Social Studies Department

The WRHS Social Studies Department, by encouraging a thorough examination of historical and current topics and issues, fosters in students the critical thinking skills necessary to live a productive life as a citizen of America and the world. Students must take three required courses in Grades 9-11, and then may choose from a variety of elective classes during senior year.
In addition to its course offerings, the social studies department offers a variety of co-curricular activities. Among these are Model U.N., Student Government Day participation, Humanities Scholars Collaborative, and a host of clubs and other activities.

Social Studies Program
WRHS students must earn 15 credits in social studies to graduate. Ten of those credits must come in U.S. History. Following the standard WRHS social studies sequence, students will take World History II (the Enlightenment through the 21st century) in Grade 9, U.S. History I (French and Indian War to the end of the 19th century) in Grade 10, and U.S. History II (20th century through today) in Grade 11. Social studies courses are offered at the AP, Honors, AF, and AE levels. Some students may opt for an advanced social studies sequence: Honors World History II in the 9th grade, AP World History in the 10th grade, Honors U.S. History I in the 11th grade, and AP U.S. History in the 12th grade. The Social Studies Program Guide gives detailed descriptions of the courses, sequences and prerequisites of the department.

Lower School Requirements
World History II
U.S. History I

Upper School Requirement
U.S. History II
(Advanced Placement U.S. History may be taken in lieu of U.S. History II)

Full-Year Electives
Advanced Placement Economics
Advanced Placement Psychology
Advanced Placement World History
Advanced Placement Government and Politics

One-Semester Electives
First Semester
Contemporary Problems
Ethics: Human Conduct and Values
International Relations
Psychology I: Study of Human Behavior
U.S. Government and Politics

Second Semester
Contemporary American Culture
Contemporary Problems
Ethics: Human Conduct and Values
Psychology II: Study of Exceptional Persons
Sociology
U.S. Government and Politics
 


Social Studies Faculty
Katherine Davey    ext. 2018
Michelle DePrez    ext. 2036
Tim Ethier    ext. 2042
Jennifer Gaudette    ext. 2050
Tess Hickey    ext. 2066
Jason Hilton    ext. 2067
Jesse Jakubiak    ext. 2071
Alicia Jasiekiewicz    ext. 2606
Joe Jourdain    ext. 2074
Sarah King    ext. 2077
Kevin Magnani    ext. 2090
Justin McKay    ext. 2609
Jeff Miller    ext. 2097
Jeff Moses    ext. 2610
William Perry    ext. 2107
Erin Shaughnessy-Zeena    ext. 2119
Mark Sullivan    ext. 2124
Jochen Welsch    ext. 2132

Department Head: Angela Colwell-Arbour 508-829-6771 ext. 2025