Durham's Performance Learning CenterCivic Literacy

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. It provides a framework for understanding the basic tenets of N.C. and American democracy, practices of American government as established by the United States Constitution, basic concepts of American politics and citizenship, and will build upon the application of the Founding Principles as identified by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. \*AP U.S. Government and Politics may also be used to fulfill the Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy graduation requirement.

Grades: 9-12

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