Social Studies Department
The goal of the Cazenovia High School Social Studies Department is to cultivate knowledge and skills among our students to help them become active, contributing citizens of our community, state, nation and world. Students in grades 8 through 12 pursue a well-rounded curriculum that includes introductory American history (8), early world history (9), modern world history (10), advanced American history (11) as well as government and economics (12).
Mr. Kurt Wheeler
(Department Leader)
Please feel free to contact Mr. Wheeler with any questions about Social Studies Department courses, curriculum or policies.
Courses:
Students in both AP US History and AP Government are also enrolled in a Google Classroom for their respective courses.
Varsity Girls Cross Country, Indoor Track and Spring Track & Field
Model UN Advisor
District DEI Committee
Mr. Joseph Cappella
Courses:
Global History & Geography 10R
Students in Global History & Geography 9R and Global History & Geography 10R are enrolled in a Google Classroom for their course.
Ask your son or daughter to see their Google Classroom to view content and activities first- hand.
District Technology Committee
Mr. Paul Harney
Course:
US History 8R
Students in US History 8R are enrolled in a Google Classroom for their course.
Ask your son or daughter to see their Google Classroom to view content and activities first- hand.
Head Modified Football Coach
Head Modified Girls Basketball Coach
Head Modified Girls Lacrosse Coach
Co-Advisor Class of 2024
Mr. Marty Kelly
Courses:
Global History & Geography 9R
Global History & Geography 9 Honors
Seal of Civic Readiness Coordinator
Students in both Global History & Geography 9R and 9H are enrolled in a Google Classroom for their respective courses.
Ask your son or daughter to see their Google Classroom to view content and activities first- hand.
SADD Advisor
Restorative Practices Implementation Team Member
Mrs. Kaleen Sessler
Courses:
Participation in Government 12
Economics 12
Students in Participation in Government 12, Economics 12 are enrolled in a Google Classroom for their respective courses.
Ask your son or daughter to see their Google Classroom to view content and activities first- hand.
Head Varsity Girls Soccer Coach
HAT representative
Mr. Joe Schettine
Courses:
U.S. History & Government 11R
Students in both AP World History and U.S. History & Government 11R are enrolled in a Google Classroom for their respective courses.
Restorative Practices Implementation Team Member
Seal of Civic Readiness
The Seal of Civic Readiness is a formal recognition that a student has attained a high level of proficiency in terms of civic knowledge, civic skills, civic mindset, and civic experiences. The Seal of Civic Readiness distinction on a high school transcript and diploma:
shows the student’s understanding of a commitment to participatory government; civic responsibility and civic values;
demonstrates to universities, colleges, and future employers that the student has completed an action project in civics or social justice; and
recognizes the value of civic engagement and scholarship.
Criteria for the Seal of Civic Readiness
In order to obtain the Seal of Civic Readiness, a student must complete all requirements for a New York State local or Regents diploma and earn a total of six points with at least two points in Civic Knowledge and at least two points in Civic Participation. Students may also earn points by completing a middle school Capstone project or a high school Capstone project.
