Anchorage School District
District
High School Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
4 credits. World History, U.S. History, one semester of Alaska Studies, one semester of Economics, one semester of United States Government, one semester of a Social Studies elective. Students may waive the .5 credit social studies requirement by completion of Level III of a world language (ASL, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, or Spanish); immersion students may waive the .5 social studies requirement by completion of Japanese for Fluent Speakers, Vistas Juveniles del Mundo Hispano, or Russian Immersion Youth and Culture.
Grade | Resources | Status/Textbook |
|---|---|---|
Grade 9 Alaska Studies and elective Alaska studies is generally taken in 9th grade. This semester course is required for graduation. Teacher Guides are available to employees only through the District Connection
Elective choices may include (dependent on school): Ancient civilizations Global geography | Grade 9 Alaska Studies is an in-depth exploration of the rich geographic and cultural background of the state and its people, from the early native peoples to the Russian era through statehood to the present. This course includes the examination of the geography, history, and political and economic forces that have shaped contemporary Alaska. Content is organized around five themes population, land, resource, governance, and cultural landscape. The course seeks to ensure that students have a strong foundation in the historical and cultural contexts of issues facing the state so they will develop a broad sense of community and strengthen skills that will encourage thoughtful consideration of issues and choices facing Alaska. | Alaska studies adopted 2005 |
Grade 10 World History This is a year-long course and required for graduation | This course provides a study of world history. Included in the first semester of the ASD world history curriculum are the geographic regions of Greece, Rome, India, The Far East; China, Japan, Korea, and Africa. Geography, humanities, religions, government, economy, society, science, and technology are some of the themes/perspectives by which these areas of the world will be explored. Included in the second semester are the geographic regions of the Middle East, ancient Americas, Byzantium, and Europe. Geography, humanities, religions, government, economy, society, science, and technology are some of the themes/perspectives by which these areas of the world will be explored. | New curriculum adopted June 2007 |
Grade 11 US History This is a year-long course and required for graduation. | This course provides the study of United States history with some integration of world history. Historiography, geography, economics, government, humanities, sociology, religions, philosophy, science, and technology are some of the themes/perspectives by which US history will be examined. The first semester will investigate/explore the American experience through the post WW I era (roaring twenties) and the beginning of the Great Depression. The second semester will investigate/explore the American experience from the Great Depression through contemporary America. | U.S. History adopted 2007 |
Grade 12 Economics Generally taken in 12th grade. This semester course is required for graduation.
Social studies electives Generally taken in 12th grade, may be 11th.
US Government Taken in 12th grade this semester course is required for graduation. | Students will examine the fundamental principles of economic theory and how they apply to their lives and the world around them. Students will learn the economic way of thinking as they study the role of consumers, producers and government in the economy. They will explore a number of microeconomic and macroeconomic issues, international markets, and financial literacy. This course is founded on the belief that to become an informed and active citizen, an understanding of government is essential. This course will feature both the structure of government and the function of politics. It will include both theory and practical application of the following: 1) foundations of United States government, 2) institutions and policy making, 3) principles of the United States Constitution, 4) roles and responsibilities of the citizen, and 5) political culture. | Economics adopted 2013 Social studies electives adopted 1999 U.S. government adopted 2018 |