*We believe that the state standards provide the framework for guiding our curriculum.
*We believe in a systematic, collaborative and consistent K-12 social studies curriculum. (consistent vocabulary, grade level progressions, when concepts are introduced and mastered.)
*We believe in immersive instruction to develop critical thinking and skill application within the scope of Social Studies.
*We believe in developing a depth of understanding of key concepts and topics within the breadth of overall knowledge.
*We believe that social studies instruction provides an opportunity to make connections to other curricular areas, including the use of close reading strategies.
*We believe citizenship should be infused in the social studies curriculum to help develop interactive and responsible citizens.
*We believe instruction should establish relevance, application, and connection to the present while assisting students to see how they can help shape a better future.
*We believe in a social studies curriculum including exposure to multiple points of view and filtering strategies to help identify accurate and reliable information in order to encourage critical discussion and actions over content areas.
*We believe in implementing technology throughout the social studies curriculum to develop citizens that are flexible, skilled and competitive in the modern workplace.