![]() |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Social Studies Department
Social Studies education is a key factor in preparing students for a future of active participation in our nation’s democratic government. It not only promotes acceptance and understanding of America’s past and present, but also advances a global perspective. Learners are empowered with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking capabilities necessary to assist in leading America forward in current and future issues. Students are required by state law to successfully complete a minimum of three years of social studies. This requirement is met by earning credit in each of the following courses: World History, United States History I and United States History II. In order to graduate from high school, students are also required to demonstrate mastery of the following Core Curriculum Standards during their course of study. Students are also encouraged to explore the Social Studies electives to further complement their educational perspective. Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies All students will learn democratic citizenship and how to participate in the constitutional system of government of the United States. All students will learn democratic citizenship through the humanities by studying literature, art, history and philosophy, and related fields. All students will acquire historical understanding of political and diplomatic ideas, forces, and institutions throughout the history of New Jersey, the United States, and the world. All students will acquire historical understanding of societal ideas and forces throughout the history of New Jersey, the United States, and the world. All students will acquire historical understanding of varying cultures throughout the history of New Jersey, the United States, and the world. All students will acquire historical understanding of economic forces, ideas, and institutions throughout the history of New Jersey, the United States, and the world. All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the world in spatial terms. All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying human systems in geography. All students will acquire geographical understanding by studying the environment and society. Standard Courses in the Social Studies Department US History I US History II World Cultures Issues of Tolerance and Conscience in a Multicultural Society Honors Courses US History I US History II 03 World Cultures US History A Philosophy
Advanced Placement Social Studies
European History Advanced Placement Psychology Advanced Placement Economics Advanced Placement US History Advanced Placement B World History Advanced Placement United States Government and Comparative Politics Advanced Placement
Elective Social Studies Courses
Crime & Punishment History through the Media Sociology Psychology Contemporary Issues Economics |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Click here for Student Internet Privacy Policy
For comments/suggestions contact Webmaster, Deborah Klipp - DKlipp@mainlandregional.net Template Designed by Oasis Design Group |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||