Social Studies

Social Studies Department

The Skyline High School Social Studies Department is committed to creating an academic program that is second to none. Students in the social studies program will develop an understanding and appreciation of the contributions that diverse civilizations and cultures have made throughout history and the impact that they have had on the development of democratic ideals. Students will study contemporary geographic, social, political, and economic issues that shaped the world that our students live in today. Students completing the Skyline High School Social Studies program will have the academic, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills that will assist them in becoming responsible and productive citizens.

	Jon Glasser Social Studies
	Olivia Harper Social Studies
	Dean Haakenson Social Studies
	Ryan Johnson Social Studies
	Angelee Rusk Social Studies
	Katie Strock Social Studies
	Jeff Swanson Social Studies

SOCIAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
AND ELECTIVES

In order to graduate from Skyline High School, students must earn a total of 3 credits of Social Studies during their freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years. The credits
must include:

1 credit of World Geo/History
1 credit of United States History
1 credit of U. S./CO Government

General Requirements:
The following courses are required:

Freshman
World Geography/History
or Honors World Geography/
History

Sophomore
U.S. History
or Honors U.S. History

Junior/Senior
U.S./CO Government
or Honors U.S./CO Government
or AP U. S. History
or AP Government & Politics

Social Studies Electives:
Grades 11, 12
AP Economics
AP Government and Politics
AP Psychology
AP U. S. History
AP World History
Contemporary Global Issues
Cultural Studies
Police Academy
Psychology
Sociology

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