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Social Studies Options

Explore the recommended sequence for social studies courses in Texas high schools to improve language skills, excel in exams, and qualify for AP classes and endorsements.

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Social Studies Options

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  1. Social Studies Options Texas only requires 3 credits, but many colleges require 4 credits. So the recommended sequence is: 1- Geography (1 year) 2- World History (1 year) 3 - US History EOC (1 year) 4 - Government (1 sem) / Economics (1 sem) The Benefits of following this recommended sequence: They will have opportunities to improve language skills They will be well prepared for STAAR US History EOC. They will be VERY well prepared for AP classes. They will qualify for multiple endorsements.

  2. English I: Regular or Pre-AP? Two Major Differences Rigor More Complex Questioning and Discourse Higher Expectations for Skill Attainment to Prepare for AP Courses Responsibility CONSIDERABLE Outside Reading More Long-term Projects The Expectation that Struggling Students Will Attend Tutoring This course is STAAR-assessed.

  3. Biology I: Regular or Pre-AP? This course is STAAR-assessed.

  4. Algebra I: for current students who took 8th grade math Pre-AP Algebra I is not offered in high school This course is STAAR-assessed.

  5. Geometry: Regular or Pre-AP?

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