Socoial Studies

The Social Studies program is designed to prepare students to take an active role in the affairs of their local, state, and national community. It explores the traditions and ideals of our national heritage and their relationship to the history of the world. The focus is on the process of reaching rational decisions based on facts gathered through research, the rules and responsibilities of a just society, the importance of economic and geographic relationships, and the richness of our history and its diversity. With a thorough knowledge of the historic foundations, students develop the skills and competencies to become responsible citizens in our democratic society.


Social Studies Course Selections

50__ SOCIAL STUDIES 9
5 Points

This course focuses on both Western and Non- Western Civilizations from Ancient Civilizations to the Modern Era. By examining various social and economic themes and concepts, the course serves as the foundation for Modern World History, enabling students to evaluate and analyze events from multiple perspectives.

537_/ 963_SOCIAL STUDIES 9
5 Points

This course focuses on both Western and Non- Western Civilizations from Ancient Civilizations to the Modern Era. By examining various social and economic themes and concepts, the course serves as the foundation for Modern World History. Students compare and contrast events from multiple perspectives. Administrative approval required.

5080_ SHELTERED SOCIAL STUDIES 9
5 Points

This course is designed for ELL students to enable development of English language skills through Social Studies content. It focuses on both Western and Non-Western Civilizations from Ancient Civilizations to the Modern Era. By examining various social and economic themes and concepts, the course serves as the foundation for Modern World History, enabling students to evaluate and analyze events from multiple perspectives.

51_MODERN WORLD HISTORY
2.5 Points

This course focuses on world history from World War I to the present. As a sequel to Social Studies 9, Modern World History examines the interdependence and interconnectedness of the world, enabling students to evaluate and analyze events from multiple perspectives.

51_MODERN WORLD HISTORY
2.5 Points

This course focuses on world history from World War I to the present. As a sequel to Social Studies 9, Modern World History examines the interdependence and interconnectedness of the world, enabling students to evaluate and analyze events from multiple perspectives.

975_SOCIAL STUDIES 10
5 Points

This course, a sequel to Social Studies 9, concentrates on the period of world history from World War I to the present. This program covers the basic structure of the American system of government and its political organization on a national, state, and local level. Students utilize vocabulary and expository writing sills when comparing and contrasting events. Administrative approval required.

516_SHELTERED MODERN WORLD HISTORY
2.5 Points

This course is designed for ELL students to enable development of English language skills through World History content. It focuses on world history from World War I to the present. As a sequel to Social Studies 9, Modern World History examines the interdependence and interconnectedness of them, world, enabling students to evaluate and analyze events from multiple perspectives.

57_CIVICS
2.5 Points

The Civics coursefocuses on values and principles of American democracy and the structure of state, local, and federal government. The course examines the relationship between the United States and other nations in regard to foreign affairs and includes a study of media, political parties, minority groups, and special interest groups in the service of preparing students to assess their roles and responsibilities in the American political system.

563_CIVICS
2.5 Points

The Civics course focuses on values and principles of American democracy and the structure of state, local, and federal government. The course examines the relationship between the United States and other nations in regard to foreign affairs and includes a study of media, political parties, minority groups, and special interest groups in the service of preparing students to access their roles and responsibilities in the American political system. Administrative approval required.

576_SHELTERED CIVICS
2.5 Points

This course is designed for ELL students toenable development of English language skills through Civics content. It focuses on American politics and government, values and principles of American democracy, and the structure of state, local, and federal government. The course examines the relationship between the United States and other nations in regard to foreign affairs and includes a study of media, political parties, minority groups, and special interest groups, preparing students to assess their roles and responsibilities in the American political system.

505_ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY
5 Points

The Advanced Placement World History course requires students to engage with the dynamics of continuity and change from approximately 8000 BCE to the present. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

52_UNITED STATES HISTORY
5 Points

United States History focuses on the period between the Colonial Era and present times, considering our world relationships, the background of our institutions, and events on the domestic front. The course also examines the contributions of various ethnic and political minorities to the development of American civilization.

540_/976_UNITED STATES HISTORY
5 Points

United States History focuses on the period between the Colonial Era and present times, considering our world relationships, the background of our institutions, and events on the domestic front. The course also examines the contributions of various ethnic and political minorities to the development of American civilization. In addition, CAPT-like assessments are integrated through the course to enable students to analyze and evaluate primary data and make corresponding persuasive arguments. Administrative approval required.

526_SHELTERED UNITED STATES HISTORY
5 Points

This course is designed for ELL students to enable development of English language skills through United States History content. It focuses on the period between the Colonial Era and present times, considering our world relationships, the background of our institutions, and events on the domestic front. The course also examines the contributions of various ethnic and political minorities to the development of American civilization.

520_ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY
5 Points

The Advanced Placement United States History course is an intensive college level course. It examines themes that include U.S. origins, the Revolution, the development of the U.S. political system, and foreign policy. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.
 

541_ADVANCED PLACEMENT EUROPEAN HISTORY
5 Points

This course, focused on providing students with a detailed knowledge of the narrative of European history from 1500 to the present, is designed to meet the requirements of a first year college course in European history. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

595_ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
5 Points

The course focuses on six thematic units: Constitutional Underpinnings; Institutions of National Government; Civil Rights and Civil Liberties; Public Policy; Political Parties and Participation; Interest Groups and the Media. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

536_HONORS SENIOR SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY
5 Points Grade: 12

This course traces the history of ideas. This is done by student research in original sources, student reports, lectures, and discussions. Critical thinking skills are emphasized in examining how Western people have molded political, social, moral, and economic institutions.

5970_ADVANCED PLACEMENT PSYCHOLOGY
5 Points

This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals through the study of psychological theory, principles, and phenomena. They also learn about methods psychologists use in their science and practice and study topics including the biological bases of behavior, states of consciousness, learning, and abnormal psychology. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

532_ECONOMICS
5 Points

This course focuses on the theoretical components of micro- and macro-economics. It examines how income is distributed and why goods are produced, exchanged, and consumed, emphasizing students’ abilities to understand the interplay within domestic markets and across markets internationally.

5960_ADVANCED PLACEMENT MICROECONOMICS
5 Points

This course focuses on the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace through the study of economic concepts such as understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

539_AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
2.5 Points

This course emphasizes a poly-centric approach to understanding the human experience, enabling students to appreciate diverse world views by focusing on the cultural, economic, and political aspects of African American life in America from 1619 until the present time.

542_APPLIED ECONOMICS
2.5 Points

Students gain practical experience applying economic concepts. Emphasis is placed on the role of the entrepreneur, the effects of advertising and marketing, and both domestic and international business. This course makes considerable use of technology, simulations, and portfolio-type assessments that encourage creativity.

531_CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
2.5 Points

This course deals with issues and events of the present day that have significance for the individual in modern society. The immediate implication of events is explored. Basic communication and critical thinking skills necessary for citizenship are stressed.

561_INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
2.5 Points

This course is a survey of topics in the field of psychology. Topics include biological influences on behavior, personality, learning, memory, and abnormal psychology.

555_LAW AND JUSTICE
2.5 Points

This course examines the American system of justice. Students study, analyze, and apply the laws of society. They examine police enforcement and the court system as it applies to criminal justice and juvenile justice. Students discuss the rights of individuals and their accountability to society. Additional topics include the Supreme Court, precedent cases, and why the Constitution is a cornerstone document.

554_TWENTIETH CENTURY AMERICAN HISTORY
2.5 Points
Prerequisites: United States History

This course highlights the issues that have dominated this century: wars, economic cycles, technological growth, democratic developments, and cultural expansion. Particular emphasis is placed on the post-WW II era.

556_LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
2.5 Points

This course examines Latin American History from the Pre-Columbian Period. Students explore the struggles of the Latin American peoples as they struggled for independence and with democracy. A focus of the course is the involvement of the United States in Latin America.

5810_WORLD GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURES
2.5 Points

This course is dedicated to the study of the world around us. The class starts with an introduction to geography in which students learn the five themes of geography, the features that define the earth, the climate patterns of the earth, how to study peoples and cultures of the earth, and how to use various geographic tools. Students use the skills they have learned to apply to the areas of the world we are studying. These areas are addressed in terms of physical features and culture, which includes studies of population patterns, history and government, and cultures/lifestyles. Finally, each area’s recent history/current events and status within the international community are studied.

5690_ADVANCED PLACEMENT HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
5 Points

This course introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of the earth’s surface. Students are expected to participate in the Advanced Placement examination at the conclusion of the course.

 

Faculty

Department Head:
Doug MacLehose
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Teachers:
Michael Arcano
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Larry Barnett
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Kevin Barry
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Jon Boone
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Michael Brown
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Tiffany Clark
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Gina Figliuzzi
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Marceline Fraser
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Marianne Gutierrez
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Michele Malave-Mora
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Matt Moynihan
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James Moriarty
jmoriarty@ci.stamford.ct.us

Jeff Salerno
jsalerno@ci.stamford.ct.us

Jeanne Valentine
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Jeremy White
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Peter Zezima
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