Social Studies
The task of providing education for effective citizenship is a major responsi-
bility of the Social Studies Department. Many influences help to determine how
well this responsibility is met. Young people are affected by wide variety of
institutions and association, by contacts with community agencies, with media of
mass communications, and by their total school experiences. The social studies
programs should provide the knowledge and understanding upon which civic
decisions can be based as well as provide for the acquisition of skills needed to
carry out such decisions. We also strive to develop appreciation of human
expressions of artistic accomplishments that enable us to live more enriching
lives. A student at S. H. S. fulfills his or her minimum social studies requirements
for graduation by taking Civics/World Geography in the 9th grade, Western
Civilization in the 10th grade, Survey of U. S. History in the 11th grade, and 1
credit in the 12th grade from a wide variety of options. Because our graduates
will function in a complex world, peopled by an infinite variety of fellow
beings, we are committed to providing them with a variety of learning options
for their senior year.
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