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Social Studies

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. 

Click here for Mission Statements for all curricular areas.

Faculty

Marc Hellems - Webpage       marc_hellems@pittsford.monroe.edu

Daniel Judd - Department Leader -  Webpage       daniel_judd@pittsford.monroe.edu

Patricia Chodak -  patricia_chodak@pittsford.monroe.edu

Paul Levan - Webpage       paul_levan@pittsford.monroe.edu

Jason Foti -  jason_foti@pittsford.monroe.edu

John Nally -  john_nally@pittsford.monroe.edu

Andrew Radano - Webpage       andrew_radano@pittsford.monroe.edu

Kathleen Shea - Webpage       kathleen_shea@pittsford.monroe.edu

William Smith - Webpage       william_smith@pittsford.monroe.edu

Miles Fox -    miles_fox@pittsford.monroe.edu

Courses

 Course Descriptions

GRADE

 COURSE

9

Global History and Geography 9

10

Global History and Geography 10
or
AP World History

11

U.S. History and Government
or
AP American History

12

Economic Issues (1 sem.)
or
AP Economics (Full Year)
and
Participation in Government (1 sem)
or
AP Government & Politics (Full Year)

  ELECTIVES

Please see Elective Course Descriptions for Prerequisites or Requirement Substitutions

AP Economics
AP European History
AP World History
AP Government and Politics
AP Psychology
AP U.S. History
Comparative Religions
Contemporary Issues
Criminal Law
Government and Politics
Early Military History
Minority Issues
Sociology and Psychology
Modern Military History

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