Social Studies

2100340 African-American History

2100360 Latin-American History

These courses are Social Studies enrichment electives for students interested in exploring the complex histories and rich cultures of these two populations.

African-American History examines the political, economic, social, religious, miliary, and cultural events that created the modern African American identity and community.

Latin-American History explores the histories of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean Basin, including the rich cultures thriving during the Pre-Columbian period, the radical changes caused by First Contact with Europe, and the history that has unfolded since decolonization.

Each of these courses contributes 1 credit to the Electives category of the High School Graduation Requirements.

2107350 AP Psychology

This course is recommended for 10th, 11th, or 12th grade students who have demonstrated strength and an interest in the Social Sciences and who have demonstrated proficiency on the Grade 9 or Grade 10 F.A.S.T. ELA PM3.

This course is an excellent introduction to college-level coursework and a great opportunity to earn college credit during high school.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP Psychology exam will earn students Social Science or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

This course contributes 1 credit to the Electives category of the High School Graduation Requirements.

This course contributes to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.

2102360 AP Microeconomics

2106430 AP Comparative Government and Politics (11th and 12th Grade)

These courses are a single semester in length and are worth 0.5 credit. AP Microeconomics will fulfill the 0.5 Economics credit, but AP Comparative Government and Politics does not fulfill the 0.5 Government credit.

These courses are intended for 12th Grade students who are ready for the rigors of collegiate coursework and seek to earn college credit while in high school.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP assessments for these courses will earn students Social Science or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

This course contributes to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.

2103400 AP Human Geography (9th Grade Only)

Although there is no required 9th Grade Social Studies course, motivated students who intend to pursue other AP course opportunities and who were successful in Grade 8 US History as well as their Grade 8 F.A.S.T. ELA PM3 are strongly encouraged to take AP Human Geography. This course is an excellent introduction to college-level coursework and a great opportunity to earn college credit in your first year of high school.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP Human Geography assessment will earn students Social Science, Humanities, or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

This course contributes 1 credit to the Electives category of the High School Graduation Requirements.

This course contributes to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.

2109310 World History Standard (10th Grade / 2nd Year)

2109320 World History Honors (10th Grade / 2nd Year)

World History Standard course is intended for 10th Grade students who did not demonstrate proficiency on the Grade 9 F.A.S.T. PM3. Through research-based content area reading strategies, students use the World History curriculum to make progress toward proficiency ahead of the Grade 10 F.A.S.T. PM3, which is a High School Graduation Requirement.

World History Honors is intended for 10th Grade students who did demonstrate proficiency on the Grade 9 F.A.S.T. PM3, but are not yet ready for the rigor of college-level Advanced Placement (AP) coursework in AP World History or AP European History.

These courses fulfill High School Graduation Requirement for World History.

2109420 AP World History (10th Grade / 2nd Year)

This course is intended for 10th Grade students who demonstrated proficiency on the Grade 9 F.A.S.T. PM3 and are ready for the rigors of pre-collegiate coursework.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP World History assessment will earn students History, Humanities, or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

This course fulfills High School Graduation Requirement for World History.

This course contributes to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.

2109380 AP European History (Any Year, Alternative to World History)

This course is intended for 10th Grade students who did demonstrate proficiency on the Grade 9 F.A.S.T. PM3, are ready for the rigors of pre-collegiate coursework, and are interested in more in-depth historical study with a narrow focus. In contrast to AP World History, AP European History restricts its study to just a single continent, its inner cultures and conflicts, and complicated relationships with the rest of the world. This course is ideal for students with a passion for studying history, culture, the humanities, religion, or the social sciences.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP European History assessment will earn students History, Humanities, or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

This course fulfills High School Graduation Requirement for World History.

This course contributes to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.

2100310 US History Standard (11th Grade / 3rd Year)

2100320 US History Honors (11th Grade / 3rd Year)

US History Standard course is intended for 11th Grade students who did not demonstrate proficiency on the Grade 10 F.A.S.T. PM3. Through research-based content area reading strategies, students use the US History curriculum to make progress toward proficiency on the Grade 10 F.A.S.T. PM3, which is a High School Graduation Requirement.

US History Honors is intended for 11th Grade students who did demonstrate proficiency on the Grade 10 F.A.S.T. PM3, but are not yet ready for the rigor of college-level Advanced Placement (AP) coursework in AP US History

These courses fulfill High School Graduation Requirement for US History.

2100330 AP US History (11th Grade / 3rd Year)

This course is intended for 11th Grade students who demonstrated proficiency on the Grade 10 F.A.S.T. PM3 and are ready for the rigors of pre-collegiate coursework.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP US History assessment will earn students History, Humanities, or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

This course fulfills High School Graduation Requirement for US History.

This course contributes to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.

2102310 Economics Standard (12th Grade / 4th Year)

2102320 Economics Honors (12th Grade / 4th Year)

2106310 US Government Standard (12th Grade / 4th Year)

2106320 US Government Honors (12th Grade / 4th Year)

These courses are a single semester in length, are worth 0.5 credit, and are offered each semester at Lake Brantley. They fulfill their respective High School Graduation Requirements: 0.5 Economics and 0.5 US Government.

Standard-level is intended for 12th Grade students who are not pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree immediately following high school graduation.

Honors-level is intended for 12th Grade students who are pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree immediately following high school graduation.

2102370 AP Macroeconomics (12th Grade / 4th Year)

2106420 AP US Government and Politics (12th Grade / 4th Year)

These courses are a single semester in length, are worth 0.5 credit, and are offered each semester at Lake Brantley. They fulfill their respective High School Graduation Requirements: 0.5 Economics and 0.5 US Government.

These courses are intended for 12th Grade students who are ready for the rigors of collegiate coursework and seek to earn college credit while in high school.

Because passing scores on the AP exam will earn students college credit at participating colleges and universities and this is intended to prepare students for further AP coursework, students should expect regular homework involving reading and writing at the pre-collegiate and collegiate level.

A passing score on the AP assessments for these courses will earn students Social Science or General Education elective credits at most participating colleges and universities.

These courses contribute to the requirements for the AP Capstone Diploma.