In line with the mission of our school, the Social Studies program promotes and emphasizes the acquisition of values and skills essential to becoming conscientious citizens of the national and global community.

The Social Studies department emphasizes the use of varied materials and instructional strategies as students are introduced to political, social, and economic systems around the world. In this age of global interdependence, preparing our students requires an emphasis on the acquisition of communication skills, research skills, and critical thinking. The Social Studies department actively incorporates multiple technologies and skills into each unit of instruction and seeks to equip students with the cognitive tools which will enable them to become engaged learners and effective communicators. We strive to create an environment that allows all students to become active members of the learning community; thus allowing the learning process to continue well after the school day and year have ended.