Philosophy: Social studies are taught to develop the intellectual, moral, and spiritual needs of the students, allowing them to function as competent citizens in a modern and complex world.
Goals of this department: 
1. History is the interaction between God & man and man & man.  Students should be able to synthesize the relationship they have with God and with others.
2. Promote an understanding of cultures, religions, and areas of the world to allow students to interact as Christians in a global society.
3. Equip students with a knowledge of democratic principles, past and present, so they may become responsible Christian citizens.
4. Impart to students an appreciation of being temporary stewards of the world's limited resources.
Course: Description:
World Geography It is defined as the study of the earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between places, and the complex relationships between people and their environments.  These complex relationships are identified through the use of five themes - location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions.  Course units study geography, North America, Eurasia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Wisconsin.

 
World History Placing emphasis on people & nations, this course explores social, political, economic, and cultural developments that have shaped the world.  Course is taught with the understanding that to know the past is to know the present and be better prepared for the future.  Course units explore the beginnings of civilization, civilizations of the Mediterranean World, and the world since 1945.

 
Consumer Economics I Students gain an understanding of managing life experiences through projects on checkbook maintenance, job hunting techniques, apartment leasing, food planning and shopping, household budgeting, and investing for the future.  Assists students in becoming informed, intelligent consumers able to make wise choices.

 
Consumer Economics II Develops student's abilities to make personal financial decisions in budgeting, recordkeeping, insurance, real estate, transportation, and financial institutions and services.  Students also increase their understanding of American business, economic concepts, marketing, limited resources and available consumer protections.

 
U.S. History This course presents an overview of American history from the Era of Colonization to the present.

 
Government Topics covered include the foundation and history of American government, fundamental freedoms and equal justice, development and functions of political parties and the electoral process, the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the national government, function and authority of state and local government, and the rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship are the topics of consideration.

 
Economics Topics covered include scarcity, components of main world economic systems and how they answer the four main economic questions, competition and markets, fiscal policy as determined by the federal government, monetary policy as determined by the Federal Reserve Board, business organization, financial institutions and investments, management and labor issues in the free enterprise system, and advanced consumer issues.  The class can be used to fulfill the student's requirement in economics education.

 

Sociology A basic study of terminology and concepts of modern sociology is the foundation for further study of interpersonal relationships.  Emphasis is placed on roles and relationships in modern society through a required volunteer project.  Issues such as social change, minorities and discrimination, poverty, crime, and other problems associated with a diverse world culture are covered.