• New Courses for 2021-2022

    Plano ISD is pleased to announce two new senior high school social studies electives for the 2021-2022 school year.

African American Studies

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  • In African American Studies, students will be introduced to the rich and diverse history and culture of African Americans in a way that helps students make connections to contemporary and current issues that impact the world around them. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art and other media, which enriches the content of the course.

    Topics

    • History
    • Culture
    • The arts
    • Social movements

    Course Details

    • Length: two semester course
    • Credit: 1.0 credit
    • Content: social studies elective, senior high school

Mexican American Studies

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  • In Mexican American Studies, students learn about the history and cultural contributions of Mexican Americans. Students will explore history and culture from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students will have opportunities to interact with relevant film, literature, art and other media that enriches the content of the course.

    Topics

    • History
    • Culture
    • The arts
    • Social movements

    Course Details

    • Length: two semester course
    • Credit: 1.0 credit
    • Content: social studies elective, senior high school