San Dieguito Union High School District

Social Science

history-social science EDUCATION IN CALIFORNIA

The California Department of Education (CDE) defines the knowledge, concepts, and skills students should acquire at each grade level for History-Social Science. Content Standards, Frameworks, Instructional Materials, Resources and Professional Development and other mandated requirements are all aligned to these outcomes. For more detailed information, all K-12 topics can be found on the CDE History-Social Science page.

OVERVIEW OF HISTORY-SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION IN SDUHSD

Middle School

All students in grades 7 & 8 must take a grade-level History-Social Science course each year and may take additional electives classes. In the California Standards and Framework, grades 6-8 are developed as a Middle School content series. The 6th-grade content, World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations, is taught in our elementary feeder districts.

7th Grade World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times 300 - 1750 CE
8th Grade United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict

High SchoolAll students in grades 10-12 must take a grade-level History-Social Science course each year as a requirement to earn a high school diploma from SDUHSD.
Board Policy 6146.1 - Three courses in social studies, including United States history and geography; world history, culture, and geography; a one-semester course in American government and civics; and a one-semester course in economics as follows:

One course of World History in grade 10
One course of United States History in grade 11
One semester of American Government in grade 12 / One semester of Economics in grade 12

To apply to most four-year colleges, students must earn a C grade or higher in World History, United States History, and Government.
SDUHSD offers a range of social science courses and students may take as many classes as their schedule will allow. Prerequisites and department recommendations should be followed. Additional high school classes count toward fulfilling the elective credits graduation requirement. Students should work directly with the school counselor.

Click here for SDUHSD Social Science Course Descriptions. For additional school science course offerings and course profiles, please visit each school's website.