Social Studies
Welcome to the PHS Social Studies Department!
"He who does not learn from history is doomed to repeat it."
Pacheco High School Graduation Requirements for Social Science:
A minimum of seven semesters (35 units) of social science are required in order to earn a diploma.
The following list shows the course options for each grade level:
Grade 9:
Geography & Global Culture *(A-G)
AP Human Geography *(A-G)
Pre-AP World History & Geography *(A-G)
Grade 10:
World History *(A-G)
Advanced Placement European History *(A-G)
Grade 11:
United States History *(A-G)
Advanced Placement United States History *(A-G)
Grade 12:
American Government and Economics *(A-G)
Advanced Placement American Government and Advanced Placement Economics *(A-G)
Electives Offered:
Introduction to Criminal Justice *(A-G)
Introduction to Sociology *(A-G)
Introduction to Psychology *(A-G)
AP Psychology *(A-G)
*A-G: Classes marked with the *(A-G) indicator meet eligibility requirements for entrance into University of California and California State University colleges. For more information, visit the California Department of Education website.Ag/Industrial Arts