MISSION STATEMENT for SOCIAL STUDIES

The mission of social studies education in Pittsford Central School District is to develop responsible and productive citizens who will:

• Strive for understanding of political, social and economic issues.
• Make informed and reasoned decisions for the good of society.
• Participate as members of a culturally diverse society in an interdependent world.                                    

As a result of participating in the PCSD Social Studies program, students will be able to independently …

• participate actively and effectively as an informed citizen of a democracy;
• critically appraise historical and contemporary claims/decisions/issues;
• respect diverse cultures and honor equality and human dignity; 
• apply lessons of the past in order to anticipate and prepare for the future;
• analyze the complex interactions between humans and the environment; 
• apply economic principals to solve complex problems. 

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