Checklist for Course Review and Feedback
HISTORY / SOCIAL SCIENCE

School Name:	Date:
Name of Course(s):

			Course approved, but for College Prep Elective rather than for the History / Social Science requirement (see Section A below)
			Course approved, but not for UC Honors status (see Section B below)
			Not approved:

			Lacking necessary course information (see Section C below)
			Insufficient academic / theoretical content
			Focus too narrow / too specialized
			Attempt to address too many topics / lack of depth
			Too much focus on career-related skills (application), rather than academics (theory)
			Too much focus on technology tools, rather than content knowledge
			Lack of pre-requisites
			Other:
Comments:

A. Fails to Meet Subject Specific Requirements

Component Not adequate Comments Substantial reading / writing Depth and breadth Other

B. Fails to Meet Honors Criteria

Coursework is not comparable to AP, IB or collegiate level courses. The course is not designed for the appropriate grade level (11th/12th grades). The school does not offer a non-honors equivalent. This course exceeds the maximum number of honors courses allowed in the subject area. This course does not have a comprehensive written final exam. This course does not have appropriate pre-requisites. Other

C. Lacking Necessary Course Information

Component Not adequate Component Not adequate Length of course (semester or year) Student assignments General description of course Texts and/or instructional materials Course objectives Instructional & assessment methods Course outline or list of topics Other:

Thank you for your attention in these matters.
High School Articulation
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