Core Subjects
Elective Courses
What classes are offered?
Geography
World Geography
History
World History
United States History
Government
American Government
Electives
Psychology
Sociology
History Through Film
Animated World History
Ancient Civilizations
Advanced Placement
AP Human Geography
AP European History
AP US History
AP Government
AP Psychology
Social Sciences
Required Courses
⚠ NOTE: See Also Advanced Placement (AP) Social Science Courses for additional options that satisfy graduation requirements
for Geography, American History, and Government while receiving college credit.
What is a Required Course?
Required courses are required to be successfully completed/passed for graduation from Harrisburg High School. Required courses not successfully completed must be retaken and receive a passing grade to graduate.
Advanced Placement [AP] / Dual Credit [DC]
What is an Advanced Placement[AP] Course?
AP courses give students the chance to tackle college-level work while they’re still in high school—whether they’re learning online or in the classroom. And through taking AP Exams, students can earn college credit and placement. AP College Board
What is a Dual Credit [DC] Course?
Dual credit programs allow secondary students to earn college credit for courses taken while they are in high school. Read on to learn how dual credit works, and explore some other options available for students looking to earn credit before starting college. Study.com
Elective Courses
What is an Elective Course?
Elective course are of your choosing. Every discipline at HHS offers elective courses in their area of study. Students must take 6.5 credits of elective courses as part of their graduation requirements.