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OLD 2010 Social Studies Essential Standards & Unpacking w/ Elective CoursesPolicy GRAD-004: State Graduation RequirementsSocial Studies Repository
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2021 Social Studies CROSSWALK DocumentsGuidance Chart for Social Studies GRADUATION RequirementsAdditional Resources
Approved 2021 Social Studies UNPACKING DocumentsDual Credit Allowances for CCP Effective 2021-2022 
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