Social Studies Graduation Requirements
All students must have a minimum of three (3) credits in the Social Studies field to graduate from any Mesa County Valley School District 51 school. One (1) full credit must meet the World Studies requirement, one (1) full credit must meet the U.S. History requirement, one-half (1/2) credit must meet the economics & personal finance requirement, and one-half (1/2) credit must meet the American Government requirement. The other half credit (1/2) must be a Social Studies Elective credit.
The Social Studies Department staff encourages all GJHS students to seek out other Social Studies courses that may be of interest, and take those courses. Any additional course that is taken will count toward other required Elective courses needed for graduation.
The Social Studies Department staff encourages all GJHS students to seek out other Social Studies courses that may be of interest, and take those courses. Any additional course that is taken will count toward other required Elective courses needed for graduation.
District-Wide Late Work Policy (applies to all classes)
Reassessment and Revision Policy:
To qualify for reassessment:
Late Work
- Reassessment is only for summative assessments/tasks and teachers identify which assessments/tasks fall into this category.
- Students will be provided a clear understanding of the type of retake that is required.
- Teachers will provide timely feedback that supports students.
- Students will have up to two weeks after feedback is provided to reassess. Reassessment may be scheduled between the teacher and the student.
- Note, when missing or late work is reported, that is considered feedback.
- Opportunities for teachers to allow reassessment are identified by the teacher. A student may be asked to reassess outside of regular class time.
- If better, the reassessment would replace the original grade, offering students the opportunity to receive full credit.
To qualify for reassessment:
- Students need to apply for reassessment using the reflection and relearning application form (attached) that shares their reflections, and how they plan to be prepared, which will be approved and discussed with the teacher.
- Once the application is approved, students need to show evidence of relearning, which will be reviewed by the teacher.
- Upon approval of the relearning evidence, the reassessment will be scheduled.
Late Work
- Late work will be accepted up to two weeks after feedback is provided without impacting the grade.
REQUIRED COURSES |
ELECTIVE COURSES |
9th Graders*Beginning in 2024-2025, 9th grade is a year that students will take World Studies course needed for Graduation.
Course: * World Studies *The above course meets World Studies requirement needed for graduation.
Advanced Track Courses: * Honors World Studies * AP Human Geography *2024 Test Date: Tuesday May 7th @ 8:00am *AP Human Geography meets the World Studies requirement needed for graduation, and the State of Colorado university geography requirements. * AP World History: Modern *2024 Test Date: Wednesday May 15th @ 8:00am *The above course meets World History Modern Period requirement needed for graduation. World Geography / Global Studies Course-at-a-Glance
AP Human Geography Pacing Guide
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Elective Courses:
* Colorado History * Comparative Religions - (10th grade and older only) * Economics * Ethnic Studies - (10th grade and older only) * International Forum I - (10th grade and older only) * International Forum II - (10th grade and older only) * Law Related Education * Psychology - (10th grade and older only) * Sociology * World History - Ancient * World History - Middle Ages ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSESAdvanced Track Elective Courses:
* AP World History: Modern *2024 Test Date: Wednesday May 15th @ 8:00am * AP Human Geography *2024 Test Date: Tuesday May 7th @ 8:00am * AP Art History *2024 Test Date: Monday May 6th @ 12:00 noon * AP Psychology *2024 Test Date: Thursday May 9th @ 12:00 noon * AP European History *2024 Test Date: Friday May 10th @ 8:00am * AP Micro Economics *2025 Test Date: TBD * AP Macro Economics *2025 Test Date: TBD * AP United States History - (11th grade & older only) *2024 Test Date: Friday May 10th @ 8:00am * AP United States Government and Politics * AP Comparative Government and Politics |
10th Graders
*10th grade is a year that students are required to take an Economics course needed for graduation.
Course: * Economics *The above course meets Economics requirement needed for graduation. |
Advanced Track Courses:
* AP Micro Economics *2025 Test Date: TBD * AP Macro Economics *2025 Test Date: TBD *The above courses meets Economics requirement needed for graduation. They are taught in tandem as a full year course at GJHS. |
11th Graders
*11th grade is a year that students take a United States History course needed for graduation.
Course: * United States History (modern period, 1865 - present) *The above course meets the U.S. History requirement needed for graduation. |
Advanced Track Courses: * AP United States History - (11th grade & older only) *2024 Test Date: Friday May 10th @ 8:00am * CMU United States History - (11th grade & older only) (credit through Colorado Mesa University) *The above course meets the U.S. History requirement needed for graduation. |
12th Graders
*12th grade is a year that students take an American Government course needed for graduation.
Course: * American Government *The above course meets the American Government requirement needed for graduation. |
Advanced Track Courses:
* CMU American Government (credit through Colorado Mesa University) * AP United States Government and Politics * AP Comparative Government and Politics *The above course meets the American Government requirement needed for graduation. |
Standardized Testing
There will not be standardized testing in Social Studies until further notice. Click on the flag for link to CDE webpage and its updates.
The best way to be prepared for this testing will be to take as many courses listed above as a student can reasonably fit into their schedule.
The best way to be prepared for this testing will be to take as many courses listed above as a student can reasonably fit into their schedule.