Social 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.
History Office Room: 168
Social Studies Course Rubrics 4th Quarter Assessment
All of the following Courses use the Argumentative Writing Rubric.
- Social Studies 9
- Sheltered Social Studies 9
- Modern World History (½ year)
- Social Studies 10
- Sheltered Modern World History (½ year)
- Civics (½ year)
- Sheltered Civics (½ year)
- AP World History
- United States History
- Sheltered United States History
- AP United States History
Social Studies Elective Rubrics 4th Quarter Assessment
Note: The following courses will NOT have a common assessment in 2012-2013.
- AP European History
- AP United States Government and Politics
- Honors Senior Seminar in Philosophy
- AP Psychology
- Economics
- AP Microeconomics
- African American Studies (½ year)
- Applied Economics (½ year)
- Contemporary Issues (½ year)
- Introductory Psychology (½ year)
- Law and Justice (½ year)
- 20th Century American History (½ year)
- Latin American Studies (½ year)
- World Geography and Cultures (½ year)
- AP Human Geography