Social Studies

American History          

Students in this course will explore the overarching themes, trends and concepts of our nation's history, including the development and evolution of the American system of government, the patterns and impact of migration and immigration, cultural development through the arts and technological innovations, relationships with foreign nations, and the role of both individual and diverse groups in building the American story. The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election. 

American History Honors        

Students in this course will explore the overarching themes, trends and concepts of our nation's history, including the development and evolution of the American system of government, the patterns and impact of migration and immigration, cultural development through the arts and technological innovations, relationships with foreign nations, and the role of both individual and diverse groups in building the American story. The American History course will begin with the end of the French and Indian War (1763) and end through the latest Presidential Election. Students in this course will investigate major turning points in American History to develop understanding of multiple causation, to determine patterns of change and continuity and to be able to compare multiple perspectives of the past. 

Economics and Personal Finance                  


This 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  and supports students in their understanding of economic decisions, using money wisely, understanding the financial implications of education and career choices and understanding how to be a financially responsible citizen. 

Economics and Personal Finance Honors                  


This 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  and supports students in their understanding of economic decisions, using money wisely, understanding the financial implications of education and career choices and understanding how to be a financially responsible citizen. The content includes information in greater complexity, novelty, acceleration, and reflects a differentiated curriculum.

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

This course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of North Carolina and the United States and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. This course will allow students to examine the ways in which power and responsibility are both shared and limited by the U.S. Constitution and how the judicial, legal and political systems of North Carolina and the United States embody the founding principles of government.

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

This course provides students the opportunity for a deeper study of the governmental and political systems of North Carolina and the United States and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. This course will allow students to examine the ways in which power and responsibility are both shared and limited by the U.S. Constitution and how the judicial, legal and political systems of North Carolina and the United States embody the founding principles of government. Through the integration of inquiry-based learning, students will also investigate how the American system of government has evolved over time while learning how to analyze topics, issues, and claims in order to communicate ideas and take action to effect change and inform others. 

World History                  

This course is a study of the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200.  Students will explore underlying themes of: power and authority; change and continuity; human-environment interaction; globalization; cultural diffusion; an individual and group identity. Students will blend the historical with the current so that they begin to acquire an understanding of how historical events and the decisions of ancient, classical, and modern history have lasting impacts that have influenced the world in which we currently live. 

World History Honors                 

This course is a study of the historical development of the world and global issues and patterns since 1200.  Students will explore underlying themes of: power and authority; change and continuity; human-environment interaction; globalization; cultural diffusion; an individual and group identity. Students will blend the historical with the current so that they begin to acquire an understanding of how historical events and the decisions of ancient, classical, and modern history have lasting impacts that have influenced the world in which we currently live.  Students will study the rapidly evolving global society to understand contemporary patterns and connections of globalization. 

The Bible As History  

This course is a general survey of the history of the Bible with emphasis given to its historical, geographical and literary aspects. The purpose of this course is to help students better understand the historical context of biblical literature, and the relationship of the Bible to the history, culture, literature, art and social customs of the modern world.

Course Disclaimer: Instruction in this course will remain academic and objective.  

Please Note: This course does not meet the graduation requirement for World History. 

AP European History               

AP European History is an introductory college-level European history course. Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP European History Exam in May.


AP Human Geography                 

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s surface.  Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences.  Exposure to the methods and tools used by geographers is included in this course. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Human Geography Exam in May.

AP Macroeconomics           

This course is a college level course designed to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of national income and price determination, economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. Important: Students are encouraged to register for both the AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics courses in order to get the complete study of the AP Economics course. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Macroeconomics Exam in May.  Please Note: This course does not meet the graduation requirement for Economics and Personal Finance.

AP Microeconomics           

This course is a college level course that provides a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers within the larger economic system. It places primary emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Important: Students are encouraged to register for both the AP Macro and AP Micro courses in order to get the complete study of the AP Economics course. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Microeconomics Exam in May. Please Note: This course does not meet the graduation requirement for Economics and Personal Finance.

AP Psychology                

AP Psychology is an introductory college-level psychology course. Students will cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP Psychology Exam in May.


AP United States Government and Politics    

This course is an introductory college level course in US government and politics. Students will cultivate their understanding of US government and politics through analysis of data and text-based sources as they explore topics like constitutionalism, liberty and order, civic participation in a representative democracy, competing policy-making interests, and methods of political analysis.  The course will analyze important concepts such as immigration, economic inequality, racism, education, First Amendment rights, and the role of the media. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP United States Government and Politics Exam in May.

Please Note: This course can be used to meet the graduation requirement for Founding Principles of the United States of America and North Carolina: Civic Literacy Honors.



AP United States History             

AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.​​​​​​ The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP United States History Exam in May.

Please Note: This course can be used to meet the graduation requirement for American History.


AP World History: Modern                  

This course is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students will cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. The class follows the AP Syllabus approved by the College Board which prepares the students for the AP World History Exam in May.  Please Note: This course can be used to meet the graduation requirement for World History.