Academics at Saint Mary High School

Social Studies Department

Faculty:
Mrs. Terri Garfield
Mrs. Susan Musiak

Course Offerings:
World History      U.S. History to WW I      Recent U.S. History      Psychology      Law

The purpose of the social studies program is to motivate students to understand their heritage and their connection to the world. This is accomplished through critical reading, writing, and analytical thinking. It is our hope to prepare students for their role as responsible, intelligent, and active citizens in a democratic society.

Upon completion of the social studies program, the students will be able to recognize themselves as inheritors of the past and shapers of the future, to integrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes within the fields of social studies and across all disciplines.

The department reflects the mission of the school by challenging students with a demanding academic program. The curriculum emphasizes civic responsibilities, ethical and democratic principles necessary to everyday life.

The law course provides a strong base for students on which to build if a decision is made to pursue a career in law related fields. The outcomes for law are to provide the student with a working knowledge of the law, help them avoid legal problems, and show them how to handle problems of that type if they do occur.