Social Studies
Welcome to Montgomery Blair High School's Social Studies Department.
Find out about our dynamic course offerings (both core courses and electives), how to connect with members of our department, and much more!
Information from 8th Grade Open House
Please click on the image below to access the presentation that was shared with families at Blair's DCC Open House.
Find out what historical events occurred today by clicking the Heading "This Day in History".
US History APrising 9th graders
AP US History is now an option for 9th graders. This course IS very different than Honors US History.
Students who are interested in this course should have:
a motivation to learn
an interest in history and different perspectives
a willingness to advocate for themselves and ask questions when they need help
the ability to read a textbook independently (there is some reading homework)
a willingness to learn how to write a multi-paragraph academic paper (this skill will be practiced throughout the year)
AP and Honors classes are both weighted the same in your GPA. Students should consider their overall workload when making a decision about AP US History or Honors US History. If you have specific questions or want to figure out the right course to take, please email ReBecca Hughes, Social Studies RT, and Jennifer Rathmell, AP US History Teacher.
Credit & Non-Credit financial literacy options
Students taking any ONE of the following options will receive graduation recognition
Option 1: Personal Finance (SOC2102)
.5 Elective Credit
SSL Hours
Recognition at Graduation
Option 2: Financial Mathematics (MAT2032)
1.0 Math Credit
SSL Hours
Recognition at Graduation
Option 3: Financial Literacy (Edmentum Online)
.5 Elective Credit
SSL Hours
Recognition at Graduation
Option 4: Financial Literacy Module
No credit
SSL Hours
Certificate of Completion