Social Studies Graduation Requirements
September 07, 2007
Social Studies Graduation Requirements
| Department Home | Faculty | Course Offerings |
| CLASS of 2008 | |
| Freshman Social Studies (Geography) | 10 hours |
| Junior US History | 10 hours |
| Senior American Government | 5 hours |
| Social Studies Elective | 5 hours |
| Total Graduation Requirements | 30 hours |
| CLASS of 2009 and beyond | |
| Freshman Social Studies (Geography) | 10 hours |
| Sophomore World History | 10 hours |
| Junior US History | 10 hours |
| Senior American Government | 5 hours |
| Social Studies Elective | 5 hours |
| Total Graduation Requirements | 40 hours |
Starting with the Class of 2009 students who wish to graduate with Highest Distinction must rank in the top 5% of their graduating class, cumulative GAP of at least 3.85, and complete his/ her 8th semester as a full time student at NPHS. Students must also go beyond the required hours in Core Subject Areas.
Highest Distinction in Social Studies includes 40 credits plus one at least one of the following: A.P. Government, A.P. US History, Sociology and/ or Psychology
