Chronological history of the world: the emergence of a global age; the Age of Revolutions; the Age of Isms; era of global war; the world from 1500 to present.

Advanced  World History(Grade 9 )

NOTE: FULFILLS HISTORY CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Advanced work in the Chronological history of the world: the emergence of a global age; the Age of Revolutions; the Age of Isms; era of global war; the world from 1500 to present.

Must have a  minimum score of 8.0 GE on STAR360 Reading 

And meet one of the following:

• Must have a minimum 90 average in World History 8

• Must score 70 % or higher on the History Placement Exam

US History I (Grade 10)

NOTE: FULFILLS HISTORY CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

Chronological survey of major events and issues: colonization; American Revolution; development of political system and distinct culture; slavery; reform movements; sectionalism; Civil War; Reconstruction; Alabama's history and geographic changes that have influenced aspects of life during and after events.

Advanced work in the chronological survey of major events and issues: colonization; American Revolution; development of political system and distinct culture; slavery; reform movements; sectionalism; Civil War; Reconstruction; Alabama's history and geographic changes that have influenced aspects of life during and after events. 

Must have  a minimum score of 9.0 GE on STAR360 Reading 

And meet one of the following:

• Must have a minimum 90 average in World History II 9 OR minimum 80 average in Advanced  World History II 

• Must score 70% or higher on the History Placement Exam

Chronological survey of major events and issues: industrialization; Progressivism; foreign policy; World War I; the Great Depression; World War II; post-war United States; contemporary United States; Alabama's history and geographic changes that have influenced aspects of life during and after events. 

AP US History II: (Grade 11)

NOTE: FULFILLS HISTORY CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

A college-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for United States history.

Must have:

• Score a minimum of 10.0 GE on STAR360 Reading 

And meet one of the following:

• Must have a minimum 90 average in U.S. History I OR minimum 80 average in advanced U.S. History I

US Government:  one semester course  (Grade 12)

Origins, functions, and branches of the U. S. government; representative democracy; federalism; political/civic life; analysis of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other relevant documents; foreign policy.

AP US Government and Politics:  one semester course  (Grade 12)

A college-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for U. S. government and politics.  

Must have:

• Benchmark on the ACT Reading Screener 

And meet one of the following:

• Must have minimum 90 average in World History II or minimum 80  average in Pre-AP World History II

Economics: one semester course  (Grade 12)

Basic elements of economics; comparative economic systems and economic theories; role of the consumer; business and labor issues; functions of government; structure of the U. S. banking system; role of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Dual Enrollment

Students can begin dual enrollment as 10^th graders if they choose to do so.

• • 10^th Grade History Credit- U.S. History 201

    • Completion of World History 9

    • Meet all entrance requirements for Snead State

  • 11^th Grade History Credit- U.S. History 202

    • Completion of History 201 OR completion of World History 9 and U.S. History 10

NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.

Culture and society; social inequalities; social institutions; social change.