World History (43032) 

Honors World History (43035) 

Prerequisite: None 

The course is intended to examine the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200. As students examine the historical roots of significant events, ideas, movements, and phenomena, they encounter the contributions and patterns of civilizations of the past and societies around the world. They broaden their historical perspectives as they explore ways societies have dealt with continuity and change, exemplified by concepts such as civilization, revolution, government, economics, war, stability, movement, and technology. *AP World: Modern may also be used to fulfill the world history graduation requirement. 

American History (43112) 

Honors American History (43115) 

Prerequisite: None 

The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election (i.e. 2020, 2024, etc.). The desired outcome of this course is for students to develop an understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship between past and present events, recognize patterns of interactions, and understand the impact of events on the U.S. in an interconnected world. 

*AP United States History may also be used to fulfill the American history graduation requirement. 

Advanced Placement United States History (4A077) Prerequisites: World History course or AP Human Geography Successful completion of this course satisfies the American History NCGraduation requirement. 

This course meets state standards for US History as well as the College Board’s standards for AP US History. It emphasizes using analytical skills and factual knowledge to think critically about the issues and events central to US history. Students will read a variety of historical documents and interpretations of U.S. history, write essay responses to document based questions, and prepare to take the AP Exam. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. 

Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy (43182)

Honors Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy (43185) 

Prerequisite: None 

This course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. It provides a framework for understanding the basic tenets of N.C. and American democracy, practices of American government as established by the United States Constitution, basic concepts of American politics and citizenship, and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. *AP U.S. Government and Politics may also be used to fulfill the Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy graduation requirement. 

Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics (4A067) 

Successful completion of previous social studies course or teacher recommendation 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy NC Graduation requirement. 

This course provides an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. It involves both general concepts used to interpret U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. Familiarity with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality is required. Topics include public policy, civil rights, and civil liberties, as well as political beliefs and behaviors. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. 

Economics and Personal Finance (43192) 

Honors Economics and Personal Finance (43195) 

Prerequisite: None 

The Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. This course has been legislated by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924.

Advanced Placement African American Studies

Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous social studies course or teacher recommendation

AP African American Studies offers an interdisciplinary approach, enabling students to delve into the rich tapestry of African American experiences through authentic sources. Topics covered span from ancient African civilizations to contemporary struggles and accomplishments. This course emphasizes the study of the diverse Black communities in the United States within the global context of Africa and the African diaspora. 

Advanced Placement Psychology (4A057) 

Prerequisite: Classification as a sophomore, junior or senior 

This course is a systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students explore the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena of the major sub fields, and the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.

Advanced Placement Human Geography (4A027) 

Prerequisite: World History or 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher Recommendation - 9th Grade Students Only

This course emphasizes the importance of geography as a field of inquiry. It shows how the discipline has evolved into the study of diverse peoples and areas organized around a set of concepts. Geographic concepts emphasized throughout the course are location, space, scale, pattern, regionalization, and place. Students learn how to use and make maps. They also learn to apply mathematical formulae, models, and qualitative data to geographical concepts. A significant outcome of the course is awareness of the relevance of academic geography to everyday life and decision making. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.

Latin American Studies (46032) 

Honors Latin American Studies (46035) 

Prerequisite: None 

This course is designed to emphasize the significant contributions made by Latin Americans to the economic, political, social, and cultural development of the United States. Through this course, students discover how Latin-Americans have always been an integral part of the American experience. Latin American history is taught within the broader context of United States history. 

Poverty in America

Honors Poverty in America

Prerequisite: World History preferred but not required

This course focuses on the history, causes, and effects of poverty in the United States, and the role that poverty plays in American

society today. In addition to building a strong foundation of factual knowledge, emphasis will be placed on the development of analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

Racial Issues in America Honors 48005X0RIA

Prerequisite: None; Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is preferred that students have taken American History before taking this course, as it will be easier for them to comprehend the concepts we discuss.

This course explores equity, bias and privilege in the United States, Black, Indigenous, Latinx and AAPI experiences: racial profiling, historical roots of racism, Durham Racial History, Indigenous Peoples History, Native American Boarding Schools, Origins of the American Indian Movement (AIM), the National Coalition of Racism in Sports and Media (NCRSM), Racial Identity Development, Korean, South Asian, Japanese, and Chinese American history and realities, Anti-Asian Violence, Being AAPI in America, Brief History and Latinx immigration/migration experiences among Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Central Americans, Language, Color, and Identity among Latinxs, AfroLatinidad, and racial issues at local high schools. 

Honors Women’s Studies 

Prerequisite: None 

This course will thematically look at the experiences, roles, concerns, leadership, and power of women throughout the United States culture over time. The standards of this course are conceptual in nature and have been organized around five disciplinary strands and a skill strand designed to promote inquiry. Every student in this course will engage in rigorous academic courses inclusive of multiple ideas, viewpoints, and perspectives that prepare them with the knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to productively live and engage in a multicultural society that understands the historical experiences of women, implications of gender and intersectionality as concepts, and impacts of social movements advocating for a society allowing women to access the experience of full citizenship.