1. Social Science Core Courses “At a Glance”
Contact Mr. Richard Segerdahl (dept. chair) for more information-

2. Course Options for Rising Freshman
Pre-AP World History to 1500
Academic World History to 1500
Both Courses
Address same content
Primary Source Analysis
.5 Bump on GPA
Prepare students for AP WH
Independent learner with previous writing experiences
Emphasis on essay writing
Aim for timed tests by end of year
Up to 60 minutes of HW between blocks
No Bump
Short Answer questions/Shorter essays
Developing writing skills
Visual and written projects per quarter
Untimed tests
Up to 30 minutes of HW between blocks

3. Course Options for Rising Sophomores
AP World History
Academic World History since 1500
Both Courses
-Address Same Content
-Primary Source Analysis
-Aim for real world applications
Focus from Prehistoric to modern period (Review of WH1-rapid pace)
Focus on Essay Writing: CCOT,
Compare, Causes and DBQ
2-3 essays per quarter
1-2 Large Tests addressing multiple units per quarter
Timed Tests
60 plus minutes of HW per block
Advanced writer
1.0 Bump
Focus on History from 1500 to modern period (slower paced)
Short Answer Responses and Shorter essays
Visual/written projects per quarter
3-4 Smaller unit tests per quarter
Untimed Tests
30 minutes of HW per block
Developing writer
-No Bump

4. Course Options for Rising Juniors
AP US
DE US History
Academic US History
AP Curriculum
1 HS Credit. Potential for 6 College Credits based on AP Exam score
1.0 GPA Bump
Chapter readings/Quizzes
2-3 Essays per quarter
Lengthy Test Prep exercises for AP Exam
Up to 60 mins. plus of H.W. b/t blocks
Novels and Seminars
NOVA approved syllabus
1 H.S. Credit. 6 College credits via NOVA. Credits transfer to all public universities in Va. and some privates.
1.0 GPA Bump
Chapter reading/Quizzes
2-3 Essays per quarter
Pre-Writing/Scaffolding exercises
Research Paper. No exam
Up to 60 mins. Plus of H.W. b/t blocks
Novels and Seminars
LCPS Curriculum
1 H.S. credit
No Bump
Short Answer Responses
Written/Visual Projects per quarter
Up to 30 mins. of H.W. b/t blocks

5. Course Options for Rising Seniors
AP US/ Comparative Govt.
DE American Government
Academic Government
American Government and 5 other countries
1 HS Credit. Potential for 6 College Credits based on AP Exam score
1.0 GPA Bump
Multiple essays per quarter
One novel per quarter
60 plus mins. of H.W. b/t blocks
Current Events
American Government
NOVA approved syllabus
1 H.S. Credit. 6 College credits via NOVA. Credits transfer.
.5 GPA Bump
4 One page responses to prompts per quarter
Pre-Writing/Scaffolding exercises
Up to 60 mins of H.W. b/t blocks
Current Events
American Government
LCPS Curriculum
1 H.S. credit
No Bump
Short Answer Responses
Written/Visual Projects per quarter
Up to 30 mins. of H.W. b/t blocks
Current Events

6. Social Science Electives
AP: Psychology, Human Geography and Economics
Full Year: Russian Studies
½ Year: World Religions, Global Social Issues, Modern International Relations, Psychology