Social Studies

Contact the Social Studies Department Link to California Social Studies Standards The Golden Valley High School Social Studies Department is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they will need to be productive and contributing citizens in today’s society. Learning about the past and its relation to the present is critical to the development of independent, analytical thinkers. The curriculum will be aligned with California State Standards and will challenge students through a variety of teaching styles. Other than recommendations by history and English teachers for 11th and 12th grade courses, prerequisites are not required for AP courses in the Social Studies department to encourage students to explore their interests and challenge their abilities. STUDENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: 10 th Grade – Modern Civilizations A/B (10 credits) 11 th Grade – U.S. History A/B (10 credits) 12 th Grade – Economics (5 credits) 12 th Grade – American Government (5 credits) In addition to the graduation requirements listed above, students will also have the opportunity to explore the following electives: World Geography (5 credits) Law and Order (5 credits) Human Rights in the 20 th Century (5 credits) Psychology (5 credits) Advanced Placement Electives Pre-AP Seminar (5 credits) AP Human Geography A/B (10 credits) AP Psychology A/B (10 credits) AP World History A/B (10 credits) Career Possibilities for Students Interested in Social Studies/History: Economist Librarian Public Service Worker Explorer Newscaster Social Worker Geographer Politician Sociologist Historian Political Analyst Teacher Lawyer   Psychologist     Last Modified:October 23, 2008