The Social Studies Department
The Social Studies curriculum offers a program of required and elective courses which is geared toward producing civic-minded persons. The program is designed to give students a comprehensive education which will enable them to become responsible citizens.
World History surveys the background and development of world civilization. These courses encompass the history of man, from the pre-historic era through the Middle Ages to the present day. The study of these civilizations emphasizes ideas, political institutions, economics, religion and culture as a part of man's development.
United States History is a study of the rise of the American nation from its colonial beginning to the present.
National Government, as well as State and Local Government, gives students a basic understanding of the various systems of government on the national, state and local levels. Also, they help students compare and contrast the various political and economic systems of government.
Current Affairs examines international and national political and social issues.
Psychology examines the "why" of people's actions by various means.
Sociology studies the nature, origin and development of society and how man interrelates within that society.
AP Government Summer '09 Assignment
Students who have signed up to take AP Government in either Fall '09 or Spring '10 please contact Ms. Rhodes via e-mail at rhodelde@cps.k12.va.us in order to receive your summer assignment.