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High School Social Studies

Vision

“A graduate of èßäÊÓƵ will be a compassionate critical thinker, able to collaborate and solve problems, and be prepared to lead a more socially just world” (èßäÊÓƵ Information / Vision, n.d.).

Mission

èßäÊÓƵ’ social studies education provides èßäÊÓƵ with the knowledge and skills to engage with a range of perspectives, empowering them to advocate as civic members of society.

Why is a social studies education important?

Broad and diverse, a social studies education offers èßäÊÓƵ the opportunity to grapple with the historical, cultural, and societal dynamics necessary for informed and active citizenship. èßäÊÓƵ’ social studies classrooms explore the intricacies of the world while offering èßäÊÓƵ opportunities to practice critical thinking skills through discussion, reading, and writing.

Curriculum adoption updates

The proposed Social Studies adoption timeline:

-24-25 Steering Committee & Grounding

-25-26 Field Testing

-26-27 First Year of Implementation

-27-29 Second and Third Year of Implementation

Resources for educators

Please note that the 23-24 resource is out of date, and the 24-25 resource will evolve as the year progresses. Thank you for your patience.

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