Understanding the interrelationship of past, present, and future in a rapidly changing world is the essence of social studies. To encourage effective participation in a society based on the free exchange of ideas, our courses foster critical thinking skills for analyzing information and making informed decisions. As Americans, an understanding of our democratic heritage with its complex political, economic, and social systems is essential for effective citizenship, but we are also citizens of the world who must become aware of the connections, historical and contemporary, between America and other nations. Finally, our courses strive to promote a respect for individual and cultural differences to increase our understanding of ourselves.
Preparation for the MCAS examination will be emphasized in American Studies I and II.
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