The goals of the Social
Studies Department objectives are:
- to convey to the student an understanding
of man's
role in society in its cultural, historical, political, psychological,
geographical, sociological and economical dimensions;
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to stimulate (by teaching and example) an adherence to Christian values
which convey to the student the balance and judgment necessary for human
interaction;
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to foster the development of clear writing, critical thinking and analytical
reading skills in students, in order that they might discover causative
relationships;
- to promote in the student a sense of social justice and to develop in him
a sense of his responsibilities as a citizen of a democratic society.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Two and one-half credits in social studies are
required for graduation with one credit in World Studies, one credit
in American History, and one-half credit in American Government, including
the Constitution exam.
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