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History & Social Studies Course Progressions
Dinwiddie County Public Schools — 2026–2027
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How to use this guide: This chart shows how History and Social Studies courses build on each other from Grade 6 through Grade 12.
Placement is based on SOL scores, District Common Assessments, and classroom performance.
Work with your child’s School Counselor to review options and build their Academic & Career Plan (ACP).
Key
Standard course
Honors course
Dual Enrollment (DE) / AP course
Important note
Diploma requirement
Dinwiddie Middle School — Grades 6–8
Middle School History Sequence
All students follow the same sequence — follow the arrows ↓
Grade 6
U.S. History I to 1865
Grade 7
Civics & Economics
Students will participate in the Civics & Economics SOL Assessment at the end of this course.
Grade 8
U.S. History II: 1865 to Present
Transition to High School: All students are recommended for the 9th grade sequence based on multiple data factors and course performance from grades 6–8. Students and families should carefully review options with the School Counselor when building the student’s ACP.
Dinwiddie High School — Grades 9–12
High School History & Social Studies Sequence
Three ACP Pathways based on placement — students may move between pathways with demonstrated mastery and teacher/counselor recommendation based on course performance
Diploma Credit Requirement:
The Standard Diploma requires 3 credits in History & Social Studies.
The Advanced Studies Diploma requires 4 credits.
Students pursuing the Advanced Studies Diploma should plan their course sequence carefully with their School Counselor.
ACP Pathway 1
Standard sequence
Grade 9
World History & Geography to 1500
Grade 10
World History & Geography 1500–Present
Required for the Advanced Studies Diploma.
Grade 11
VA & US History
Grade 12
VA & US Government
ACP Pathway 2
Honors sequence
Grade 9
World History & Geography to 1500 Honors
Grade 10
World History & Geography 1500–Present
Grade 11
VA & US History Honors
Grade 12
AP VA & US Government
ACP Pathway 3
Dual Enrollment sequence
Grade 9
World History & Geography to 1500 Honors
Grade 10
DE HIST 102/192
World History 1500–Present
Recommended for students with a B or higher in Honors World History and 450+ on the WHI SOL.
Grade 11
DE HIST 201/202
VA & US History
Grade 12
DE GOVT 201/202
American Government & Politics
SOL Assessments: Students will have the opportunity to earn a verified credit for graduation upon enrolling in any of the following: World History I, World History II, or VA & US History. Once a student has passed a history SOL, no additional SOL participation is required.
Dual Enrollment & Associate Degree: Families interested in earning an Associate Degree through Richard Bland College should review the Dual Enrollment Handbook available on our website under the “Student Advancement” page.
History & Social Studies Elective Options
Available Electives — Grades 10–12 (All Pathways)
These electives are available in addition to your core History sequence.
Discuss with your School Counselor to see which electives align with your student’s ACP and post-secondary goals.
African American History
Sociology
DE Sociology (through RBC)
Psychology
DE Psychology (through RBC)
AP Psychology
Questions about History placement?
Contact your child’s School Counselor. Together you will review course history, assessment data, and goals to build the best path forward in your student’s
Academic & Career Plan (ACP).
