"Challenging History......one class period at a time"

SOCIAL STUDIES   

Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within         the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities and natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

National Council for the Social Studies, 1992

             Mr. Devalle  

Mr. Elfrank       

Mr. Glickman        Mr.Hernandez                                   Mr.Lux                                         

Dr. Powell             Mr. Puelle           

Mr.Scantlebury                    

Mr. Serman          

Mrs. Wexler         

Mr. Zhong   

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MISSION STATEMENT    

The mission of the Social Studies Department is to develop capable citizens who are empowered with knowledge, skills, and attitudes enabling them to make informed decisions in a culturally diverse and interdependent world.  This is achieved through:

• The promotion of independent, critical and creative thinking

• Encouraging academic enquiry, personal growth and academic achievement

• Responding to challenge in a spirit of collaboration and partnership.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Fall Term:        Moot Court    Debate Team    Stock Market Game                                    Spring Term:    Mock Trial    Model United Nations    FedChallenge

RESOURCES                                                                                            Advanced Placement Programs