The Cherokee County School District Social Studies curriculum prepares students to become participating citizens of a democratic society in an increasingly interdependent world. Through social studies education students should acquire a continuing interest in their society; develop a respect for the dignity and worth of all persons, and achieve the depth of understanding and loyalty to democratic ideas and the skills necessary to accept responsibilities and rights of citizens.
| Courses | Required Course | GA Milestone Required |
| World Geography | NO | NO |
| Honors United States and World Affairs | NO | NO |
| Economics | YES | NO |
| AP Microeconomics | NO | NO |
| World History | YES | NO |
| AP World History | NO | NO |
| United States History | YES | YES |
| AP United States History | NO | NO |
| American Government | YES | NO |
| AP American Government | NO | NO |
| Sociology | NO | NO |
| Psychology | NO | NO |
| AP Psychology | NO | NO |
| AP Human Geography | NO | NO |