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Social Studies

Proficiencies: (3.5 proficiency credits of Social Studies coursework expected to attain proficiency):

Social Studies (Knowledge and Skills) (evidence of proficiency required in all areas at intermediate benchmark)

Geography

Student demonstrates knowledge of the Earth’s physical and human features and appreciates the interconnected impact of the relationship between self and the environment of a diverse world.

Economics

Student makes informed economic decisions using an understanding of how individuals, businesses, communities and governments make decisions about the allocation of resources, and understands the consequences of such decisions. 

Civics

Student demonstrates civic engagement as a global citizen when addressing public concerns individually and collaboratively to maintain, strengthen, and improve communities, societies, and governments.

History

Student uses historical inquiry to gather information that enables them to make sense of human interactions in the past, the present and make decisions about the future. 

Psychology & Sociology

Students understand that Psychology and Sociology contribute to the understanding of society’s challenging issues. Scientific inquiry and research methods explore individual, group, and societal behavior and mental processes to promote health, wellbeing, and civic engagement.

Course Offerings:

Yearly Offerings

Alternating Year Offerings (23-24)

Alternating Year Offerings (24-25)

Global Studies A & B* (9: year course)

Modern Global Social Issues (11-12)

Psychology (11-12)

US History A & B* (10: year course)

Sociology (11-12)

The Middle Ages to the French Revolution (11-12)

American Studies: SS A & B

(11-12)

Vermont History (10-12)

Big History: A History of the World From the Big Bang to the Present (10-12)

US Government and Politics* (11-12)

American Military History A:1750-1900 (10-12)

Nazi Germany and the Holocaust: A Case Study in Tyranny (11-12)

Economics (10-12)

American Military History

B:1900 - Present (10-12)

AP European History A & B (11-12)

Guided Learning Opportunity (GLO) Social Studies A & B

(9-12)

AP US History A & B (11-12)

 

Independent Learning Opportunites (ILO) Social Studies A & B (9-12)

   

VHS Social Studies

   

Dual Enrollment Social Studies

   
*required course