Social Studies

Social Studies Vision and Beliefs

Vision

The Columbus School District aspires to graduate students who are critical thinkers, innovators, and collaborators by providing access to a variety of social studies related opportunities that will cultivate inquiry, efficacy, and problem solving skills to develop lifelong learners.

Beliefs

Social Studies curriculum will...

• Be accessible to all students

• Be applied to real world contexts

• Develop and model social studies disciplinary literacy

• Supports students’ pursuit of meaningful careers

• Promote partnerships and/or citizenship opportunities throughout the community

• Encourage curiosity through investigation and inquiry

• Develop informed, productive, and responsible citizens

• Develop students who are critical thinkers, innovators, collaborators, and effective communicators

• Be personalized to students’ interests and goals

• Allow students to appreciate diversity

• Be aligned to Wisconsin Social Studies standards

• Prepare learners for technologically advanced world

• Prepare ethically responsible participants.