History and Social Sciences Department
The History and Social Sciences Department endeavors to promote in students an appreciation for historical knowledge, the critical thinking skills necessary to make sense of it, and the compassion to become active world citizens ready and willing to make a difference. While each course presents core subject knowledge necessary for students to develop a better interpersonal understanding of the world in which they live, the courses further aim to promote historical study as a hugely creative endeavor calling students to ask questions, demand substance, think interpretively and develop an open mind. Students are expected to develop research skills appropriate to their level.
The department incorporates new classroom technologies into creative presentations, class debates, mock trials, and historical simulations in an effort to stimulate innovative thinking, group collaboration, and other cognitive skills. Student work includes analysis and interpretation supported by historical information. Where applicable, courses are related to current events in areas such as economics, politics, foreign affairs, and environmental issues.
History and Social Science courses are listed below; please download the Academic Guide for a complete list of our course offerings.
Courses
- FOUNDATIONS OF CIVILIZATION
- WORLD HISTORY
- HONORS WORLD HISTORY
- ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY
- UNITED STATES HISTORY
- HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY
- ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY
- ADVANCED PLACEMENT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
- FIFTH AND SIXTH FORM ELECTIVES
FOUNDATIONS OF CIVILIZATION
WORLD HISTORY
HONORS WORLD HISTORY
ADVANCED PLACEMENT WORLD HISTORY
UNITED STATES HISTORY
HONORS UNITED STATES HISTORY
ADVANCED PLACEMENT UNITED STATES HISTORY
ADVANCED PLACEMENT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
FIFTH AND SIXTH FORM ELECTIVES
History and Social Sciences Department Faculty
