"Without social studies, we lose the civic mission of public schools. Ultimately, we can’t prepare children for living in a rich, diverse democracy if we don’t expose them to the controversial topics inherent in our democracy.” - Stephanie Serriere, social studies education at Purdue University Columbus.
Below you can browse a few course summaries and videos to find out more about all the amazing electives we offer in the Social Studies curriculum. Whichever elective you choose, it's guaranteed you'll have some of the coolest teachers at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School! For all electives available, contact your counselor!
AP Government and Politics
AP Human Geography
Law and Justice
AP United States History
Little known fact: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School students who take social studies electives are way smarter than teens that take other electives. And they are smarter than teens at Cardinal Gibbons. #legends