Mission Statement

Social Studies

Mission Statement

The Grover Cleveland High School Social Studies Department is committed to creating an academic program that is second to none. Students in the social studies program will develop an understanding and appreciation of the contributions that diverse civilizations and cultures have made throughout history and the impact they have had on the development of democratic ideals. Students will study contemporary geographic, social, political, and economic issues that shaped the world our students live in today.

The emphasis in the Social Studies Department is to enhance our student’s classroom experience with a wide variety of educational opportunities including, but not limited to, field studies, community involvement, guest speaker programs, and various student interactive activities.

Students completing the Grover Cleveland High School Social Studies program will have the academic, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication skills that will assist them in becoming responsible and productive citizens.

Classes Offered

The Social Studies Department at Grover Cleveland High School offers all state mandated history courses. We offer on and off track classes to meet the need of our student body, as well as Regents preparation classes. All classes are offered in Spanish and adapted for our diverse ESL population. In addition we offer a wide variety of Advanced Placement and elective classes.

FRESHMAN YEAR -

	Global Studies I is for entering freshman, so get your passports ready. Students will embark on an adventure visiting three regions of the world, Africa, Middle East and Latin America. Students will be exploring each region from the earliest civilizations to their role in our modern world.
	Global Studies II is the second semester of the freshmen year. Students will continue on their journey by exploring china, Japan and India. Throughout their freshman year Ancient Civilizations, key historical events, and cultural diversities will be investigated. Political, social, and economic practices and philosophies are explained and reviewed.

SOPHOMORE YEAR -

	Global Studies III sends the students off to Europe during their sophomore year. Their adventures continue beginning in Ancient Greece onto Rome through the Middle Ages, with the rebirth of Europe, exploring the Protestant reformation and the French Revolution up to the Unification of Italy and Germany.
	Global Studies IV is the last leg of our worldly journey. Students will examine the Industrial Revolution, the cause and effects of WWI and WWII, the rise and fall of Communism during the Cold War, leading into present-day issues. Students will then prepare for the N.Y.S. Regents exam.

JUNIOR YEAR -

American History I is an explanation of the Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Immigration, Salem Witch Trials and the Growth of Political Parties. This course begins in the 1600’s and ends in the 1920’s.

American History II starts in the 1920’s with the Progressive Movement. It then covers policies of the Presidents, the reasons why the U.S. entered WWI and the Depression. Franklin Roosevelt and his New deal are explained and the reasons why the U.S. entered WWII. Civil Rights movements, Vietnam, Nixon’s, carter’s, Regan’s and Bush’s Presidencies and present-day events. The last 3-4 weeks of the course are dedicated to Regents review.

SENIOR YEAR -

Participation in Government is a class dedicated to educating the students on the origins of American Democracy. This includes how our nations government systems were put in place, he Bill of Rights and the three branches of government and there functions. Included in this course are detailed explanations of famous Supreme Court cases and their decisions.

Economics is the last leg of the students’ journey. They will study market System, Business Organizations in America, Mutual Funds, Welfare System and the stock Market in which the students participate in the Stock Market Game that allows students to buy and sell stocks. Their results are monitored by the Stock exchange and they compete with other city high schools to see which group makes better decisions and more money. Present problems facing America’s economy are also addressed.

AP COURSES -

	AP Psychology
	AP U.S. History
	College Now - Literacy & Propaganda is offered through LaGuardia Community College where students can obtain three college credits.

ELECTIVE COURSES -

	Constitutional Law
	Criminal Law
	Criminology
	Psychology
	Sociology
	Women in History

Extracurricular Activities

	Mock Trial Club
	Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team
	Young Black Americans Club
	Global Studies Regents Review
	U.S. History Regents Review
	Various out of state weekend trips
	Conflict Resolution
	Key Club
	Euro Challenge
	WiSE Financial Literacy Program
	New York State History Day

The Social Studies Department

Dorene A. Lorenzoni-Pericic, Assistant Principal

	Abraskin, M.
	Ardito, A.
	Baio, T.
	Barretta, D.
	Calantjis, J.
	Campbell, B.
	Cipolla, T.
	Clarke, B.
	Colbert, S.
	Crespo, V.
	Fraga, K.
	Gluck, G.
	Guerra, D.
	Gusman, R.
	Harris, S.
	Kunze, W.
	Namm, S.
	Ocampo, P.
	Pappas, E.
	Rodriguez, D.
	Tin, T.
	Zigler, D.

New York State Social Studies Curriculum

www.emsc.nysed.gov/ciai/social.html

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Click on "Learning Standards and Core Curriculum."