The Cherokee County School District Social Studies curriculum prepares students to become participating citizens of a democratic society in an increasingly interdependent world. Through social studies education students should acquire a continuing interest in their society; develop a respect for the dignity and worth of all persons; and achieve the depth of understanding and loyalty to democratic ideas and the skills necessary to accept responsibilities and rights of citizenships.
Three (3.0) units of credit are required in social studies to graduate; one (1.0) unit in United States History, one (1.0) unit in World History, one-half (0.5) unit in American Government, and one-half (0.5) unit in Economics.