Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies is the integrated study of history, geography, economics, government and civics. More importantly it is the study of humanity, of people and events that individually and collectively have affected the world. A strong and effective Social Studies program helps students make sense of the world in which they live, it allows them to make connections between major ideas and their own lives, and it helps them see themselves as members of the world community. It offers students the knowledge and skills necessary to become active and informed participants on a local, national and global level.
Our goal as a social studies department is to instill in our future generations the story of our past. The department strives for a humanities-based approach to teaching history which allows students to experience and feel history through the study of art, music and literature. In so doing, we hope that the muse of history, Clio, one of Zeus' nine daughters, will beckon students with her siren call. In answering her call, students will embark on a noble quest which will reap many rewards along the way.
The Social Studies program must also help students understand, respect and appreciate the commonalities and differences that give the U.S. character and identity. The complexities of history can only be fully understood within an appreciation and analysis of diversity, multiple perspectives, and interconnectedness of people and places across time and cultures. Thus, we want to help our students become critical and empathic thinkers as they make their way in our globally interdependent world.
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- Rho Kappa - Social Studies Honor Society
- Model United Nations
- Mock Trial (HS)
- Philosophy Club
- Mock Trial (MS)
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Hicksville School District will be participating in the New York State Education Department’s Seal of Civic Readiness Initiative. The purpose of this program is to recognize student proficiency in terms of civic knowledge, civic skills, civic mindset and civic experiences. Additionally, the Seal of Civic Readiness has been approved as a +1 civics graduation pathway for graduating seniors.
Earning the Seal of Civic Readiness demonstrates to universities, colleges, and future employers that a student:
- understands the commitment to participatory government; civic responsibility and civic values;
- has completed an action project in civics; and
- recognizes the value of civic engagement and scholarship.
In order to obtain the Seal of Civic Readiness, a student must complete all requirements for a New York State local or Regents diploma and earn credits based on the completion of class projects, service learning projects, elective courses that promote civic engagement, extra-curricular participation or work-based learning experience.
The combination of these skills, mindsets and projects may culminate with your child being awarded a Seal of Civic Readiness, a special distinction on his/her diploma and high school transcript.
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