WELCOME TO THE SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
The Social Science Department Mission Statement is to:
•Appreciate the historical and cultural influences that shape student’s individual identities, our national identity, and the cultures and countries that shape our planet.
•Understand and reason about successes, failures, triumphs and tragedies in human history, particularly as they are reflected in the ideas and actions of the people today.
•Prepare for adult lives of informed and active citizenship and civic engagement.
•Learn to assess and interpret evidence, to understand change over time, to think logically and to communicate effectively, through written and spoken discourse.
The Social Science Department Curriculum:
| Courses | # of semesters | Credit |
| World Studies Curriculum Map |
2 | 1 |
| U.S. History | 2 | 1 |
| American Government Curriculum Map |
1 | .5 |
| Current Issues | 2 | 1 |
| AP United States History | 2 | 1 (weighted) |
| Dual Credit Psychology (JJC) Curriculum Map |
1 | .5 |
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The Social Science Department Instructors:
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Mr. Kelsey Adams |
Mr. Jace Walsh |
Mr. JR (Earl) Welsh |