Secondary Social Studies 

Dougherty County School Systems' secondary social studies program is designed to prepare students to become productive, inquiry-led citizens in our ever-changing democratic society. Student mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) is achieved through implementing discipline-based, standard-aligned social studies curriculum materials. Units of Study (UOS) across various social studies disciplines paired with supplemental resource materials provide students with learning experiences that teach them to think critically, and to read, write, and speak like historians, while simultaneously honing the literacy and critical thinking skills necessary for both.  Students develop a strong understanding of themselves and their roles and responsibilities in society by discovering pride in their nation, state, city, and community within a global context. Opportunities are provided for students to investigate and analyze the past to the present, develop economic skills that promote a healthy financial future; as well as understand the structure and function of law and civics in American and world socities.