RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL: PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2025-26
Please see the document below for detailed information about the
2025-26 Ridge High School Program of Studies with regard to our offerings in Social Studies.
Information for current 8th graders (rising 9th graders!)
Please see this Google Document for information on summer assignments for specific Social Studies courses at Ridge High School.
If the course is not listed, there is no summer assignment for that course. Enjoy!
If students are interested in borrowing a textbook for the summer, students may do so for textbooks for courses they are enrolled in for 2025-26. Any other requests are subject to availability and supervisor approval.
Beginning July 10, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders are to use this Google Form and must complete the form in order for requests to be processed.
Note that not all social studies courses have or require textbooks.
Social Studies Program Evaluation (Grades 9-12)
The most recent Social Studies Program Evaluation for grades 9-12 was conducted during the 2022-23 school year. Please click here for the full report.
Social studies-related opportunities beyond the classroom:
Amnesty International Club (Ms. Colleen Bodine)
Devil's Advocate (student newspaper) (Mr. Dan Norris)
FED Challenge Club (Ms. Barbara Dwyer)
First Responders Club (Mr. Danny Janes)
Key Club (Ms. Sireen Hashem)
MESA and Friends (Ms. Sireen Hashem)
Model United Nations (Mr. Mike McTernan)
Psychology Club (Ms. Laura Rieder)
Red Cross Club (Mr. Tom Liska)
Ridge Ethics Club (Ms. Marguerite Cahill & Ms. Lauren Vail)
Ridge Film Club (Mr. Tom Liska)
Ridge Service Organization (Ms. Christina Donohue)
Support Our Veterans Club (Ms. Barbara Dwyer)