Required+vs+Elective+soc+st+courses

Wisconsin Urban Area Social Studies Required courses vs. elective courses

Mark (Kenosha) sent me the following information: We are reducing our graduation requirements from 4 social studies to the state requirement of 3 credits. Could you do me a favor and ask our cadre of what credits in the mix they mandate for graduation. For instance, if a district has a 3 credit requirement, student must pass US history (1 cr.) and Government/civics for (.5 cr.). The remaining 1.5 credits could be world history 1 credit and a .5 elective. I am looking to have students take world history; however if a student fails part or all of world history then the student would have the option to retake the course or choose from other elective courses. Interested in what the group is doing as it pertains to credits required vs. elective credits.

. .  ﻿It would be very helpful if you could take a few minutes and go to the form found here and fill it out regarding your district. This could really help all the districts in the group take a look at the scope & sequence is across the state, as well as what is required vs. elective credit. If any of you have other information regarding the idea in blue above, I'm sure Mark would love to hear from you!