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Social Studies Department

The principal objective of the Social Studies program is the development of young adults who are ready for career, college and community involvement; citizens who are knowledgeable about the world, our own society and its evolution.  In order to accomplish this objective, a four-year sequence of courses is offered.  The courses have been designed to provide the student with knowledge about the world both past and present, to teach the skills needed to evaluate data and make decisions, and to provide the opportunity to reflect on the values that have shaped societies.

As a minimum, three credits of Social Studies courses are required for graduation. World History (one credit) is the introductory course for ninth graders.   The state of Connecticut requires that all students successfully complete both U.S. History (one credit) and Civics and the Contemporary World.  The Social Studies Department offers the following Advanced Placement courses: UConn ECE/AP U.S. History, UConn ECE/AP European History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, and UConn ECE/AP Government and Politics. Rounding out our program of studies, the department offers several electives:  Black and Latino Studies, Economics, Law and the American Legal System, Sociology, Introduction to Psychology, Perspectives on History, Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Russian Studies, and African Studies.  Actual courses scheduled for each year depend on sufficient enrollment.

The following is the recommended sequence for most students:

  • Grade 9 World History (or Humanities)
  • Grade 10 Civics and the Contemporary World
  • Grade 11  U.S. History 
  • Grade 12  Social Studies electives

Please see the Program of Studies for specific course information.

 

Staff Directory   To see a list of WHS Social Studies teachers, filter the Staff Directory by department (Social Studies) and location (WHS).

Social Studies Instructional Leader: David Wilock – wilockd@wiltonps.org; (203) 762-0381 x6080

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