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 Students will read a variety of historical documents and interpretations of U.S. history, write essay responses to document based questions, and prepare to take the AP Exam.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. 

Students who are already taking AP US History should consider taking AP European at the same time, since the exams are very similar.  

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. 

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.

Honors African American Studies (46015) Prerequisite: None 

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

Honors Psychology (44035) 

Prerequisite: Classification as a sophomore, junior, or senior This course engages students in the understanding, articulation, and dissemination of psychology as a science. Students study human development, learning, motivation, and personality with an emphasis on the empirical examination of behavior and mental processes. They examine the relationship between biology and behavior; how conditioning, learning and cognition affect behavior; and how interaction with others influences thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and behaviors. They analyze human development throughout the lifespan and study human differences and strategies for coping when those differences create dysfunction. 

Honors Contemporary Law and Justice 

Prerequisite: None 

This course is a practical study in the legal, judicial, law enforcement, and correctional systems of the United States. Students focus on legal principles and the laws and procedures derived from them. They examine relevant examples of civil and criminal laws, law enforcement methods, court procedures, and corrective justice. Students will acquire information through direct observation of local courts and law enforcement practices, interviews with local and state officials, and visits to correctional facilities.

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. 

Students who are already taking AP US History should consider taking AP European at the same time, since the exams are very similar.  

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

Prerequisite: World History 

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

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.

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. Course Flyer