The Social Studies Department believes that the study of history is fundamental to understanding the world in which we live. To that end, we offer a variety of courses that explore both past and contemporary civilizations and issues. It is the study of the past that fosters a knowledge of those values most necessary in members of a democratic society. We provide a context of historical knowledge essential for an understanding of the contemporary world. By analyzing historical events, students appreciate more fully the complexity of the human experience. While history forms the foundation for social studies, the department focuses on other social sciences such as geography, political science, economics and psychology, offering our students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
| 4013 Development of World Civilizations – The Ancient World | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 9 | | This is a required course for all freshmen. It is based on the NYS Regents Curriculum. It features a survey of the culture and history of Africa, Asia, China, Japan and Russia. The course allows for skill development in areas critical to social studies. |
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| 4016 Advanced Placement World History I | Credit: 1 credit |
| Grade: 9 |
| Prerequisite: Department approval. |
| This honors class is the first part of a two-year program that culminates in students taking the Advanced Placement World History examination in May of sophomore year. The purpose of the course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. Emphasis is placed on analysis and writing. |
| 4023 Development of World Civilizations – The Modern Era | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 10 | | This is a required course for all sophomores. The course completes the Global History sequence. The areas of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America will be studied. All sophomores are required to take the NYS Regents Examination in Global History. |
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| 4026 Advanced Placement World History II | Credit: 1 credit |
| Grade: 10 |
| Prerequisite: Department approval. |
| This class examines all aspects of world history from the ancient world to today. This honors class culminates in the student’s taking the Advanced Placement World History examination in May of his sophomore year. The purpose of the course is to develop greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts, in interaction with different types of human societies. Emphasis is placed on analysis and writing. |
| 4034 American History - Democracy: The American Experiment | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 11 | | This course follows the NYS curriculum for American History and Government Regents course. It is required of all juniors not accelerated to A.P. US History. The NYS Regents Examination in American History and Government is required. |
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| 4036 Advanced Placement American History | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 11 | | Prerequisite: Placement is based on present teacher recommendation and Department approval. | | This is a college level course open to juniors. The course covers the entire spectrum of American history. Students will learn the skills to analyze material and to deal critically with the problems and events of American History. At the end of the course, the student will take the CEEB A.P. Examination and the NYS Regents Examination in American History. |
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4044 Economics: American Capitalism in Action
4054 American Government: Democracy in Action | Credit: 1/2 credit
Credit: 1/2 credit | | Grade: 12 | This course, required of all seniors, is a full-year program developing two major components: economics and government. The economics section examines the major
components of America's economic system, while the government section analyzes the democratic system and the individual's role in that system. |
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| 4066 Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 12 | | Prerequisite: Placement is based on present teacher recommendation and Department approval. | | This course gives students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the U.S. It familiarizes students with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute U.S. political reality. At the end of the course, students will take the CEEB A.P. Examination. |
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| 4056 Advanced Placement European History | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 12 | | Prerequisite: Placement is based on present teacher recommendation and Department approval. | | This course will enable students to understand the principal themes in European history from the fifteenth to the twentieth centuries. The material presented is designed to be both stimulating and challenging. At the end of the course, students will take the CEEB A.P. Examination. |
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| 4074 Psychology | Credit: 1 credit | | Grade: 12 | | This is a full year course that presents the student with a survey of the major areas that psychologists study. The objective of this course is to understand more fully human behavior and mental processes. |
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Faculty
Mr. Martin Fedchak
Mr. Michael Folts - Department Chair
Mr. Michael Gromek
Mr. Timothy Lennon
Mr. Theodore Lina
Mr. Patrick McHale
Mr. James Williams
