Social Studies
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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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Faculty
Nicole Barry - Webpage nicole_barry@pittsford.monroe.edu
TBD
Anna Rasmussen - Webpage anna_rasmussen@pittsford.monroe.edu
Michael Donner - Department Leader - Webpage michael_donner@pittsford.monroe.edu
David Larson - Webpage david_larson@pittsford.monroe.edu
Bethany Patterson - Webpage bethany_patterson@pittsford.monroe.edu
Kyle Rumley - Webpage kyle_rumley@pittsford.monroe.edu
Julie Sidou - Webpage julie_sidou@pittsford.monroe.edu
Thomas Welsher - Webpage thomas_welsher@pittsford.monroe.edu
John Yager - Webpage john_yager@pittsford.monroe.edu
Erin Zoltoski - erin_zoltoski@pittsford.monroe.edu
Courses
GRADE
COURSE
9
Global History and Geography 9
10
Global History and Geography 10
or
AP European History11
U.S. History and Government
or
AP American History12
Economic Issues (1 sem.)
or
AP Economics (Full Year)
and
Participation in Government (1 sem)
or
AP Government & Politics (Full YearELECTIVES
Please see Elective Course Descriptions for Prerequisites or Requirement Substitutions
AP Economics
AP European History
AP Government and Politics
AP Psychology
AP U.S. History
Comparative Religions
Contemporary Issues
Criminal Law
Government and Politics
Military History
Minority Issues
Sociology and Psychology
Vietnam: An Historic PerspectiveDistrict Social Studies Curriculum & Instruction
Social Studies Web Pages
Mike Donner - Department Leader
AP Psychology
Web pageNicole Barry
Global History and Geography I, Sociology/Psychology
Web PageBruce Brown
Participation in Government, Law and Justice, US History and Government, Contemporary IssuesAl DeCarlo
AP United States History, US History and Government
Web pageSarah Jacob
Global History and Geography 9, AP United States HistoryDavid Larson
AP Economics, Economic Issues
Web PageBeth Latini
Global History and Geography 9, Global History and Geography 10
Web PageLinda Petrosino
US History and Government, EconomicsErin Schmitt
Global History and Geography 10, AP European HistoryThomas Welsher
AP Psychology, Global Studies 10
WebpageJohn Yager
Global History and Geography 9, Military History
Web page