History Social Studies

The SHS Social Studies Department prepares students to become informed, engaged citizens who can thoughtfully participate in a democratic society and an increasingly interconnected world. Through the study of history, students explore essential questions about social change, global connections, civic responsibility, and the role of individuals in shaping society. Courses emphasize critical reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills through research, essays, debates, and the study of primary and secondary sources. As a culminating experience, all students complete a thematic Capstone research project in Grade 11.

Requirements

Students are required to successfully complete World History and U.S. History. In Grade 11, students fulfill an additional 5-credit Social Studies requirement by choosing either two semester-long electives (one from each semester) or a year-long AP or college-level course.

More Details

For complete details, please review the Program of Studies.

Program of Studies

Courses

Course offerings may include:

Full-Year courses

Probability and Statistics
Calculus
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Hardware Engineering
Robotics
AI, Design, & Robotics
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A

Semester courses

Human Behavior
Project Based Learning I
Women’s and Gender Studies
African-American History Through Film
Economics
Project Based Learning II
Latin American Studies
Facing History and Ourselves
Current Events

Staff