Social Studies

The Social Studies Department wishes to prepare students for participation in an ever-changing world through the development of their ability to critically analyze political, economic, social and cultural issues. This course of action will foster in the student such qualities as understanding and tolerance, belief in the dignity of all mankind, reliance upon the intellect in the solving of problems, appreciation for the democratic principles that make our country great, and an awareness of the necessity of international cooperation in an ever-increasingly sophisticated world.

Social Studies Department Instructors:

Required Courses:

Grade 9:

  • American Government and the Free Enterprise System

  • Honors American Government and the Free Enterprise System

Grade 10:

  • World History

  • AP World History

Grade 11:

  • U.S. History

  • AP U.S. History

Elective Courses:

Introductory (9-12):

  • AP Human Geography

  • Sociology

  • World Geography

  • Student Government

Intermediate(10-12):

  • American Civil War US History 1830 - 1877

  • AP US/Comparative Government & Politics

  • AP Macroeconomics

  • AP Psychology

  • AP World History

  • Criminal Justice

  • Economics

  • History of Asia and Russia

  • History of Emerging Nations

  • Psychology

  • Technology and Society