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 complete Social Studies Department 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
Elizabeth Cahill: U.S. History II; Contemporary Problems.
Michelle DePrez, ext. 2036: World History II; U.S. History II.
Jennifer Gaudette, ext. 2050: World History II; Psychology I, II, and AP.
Tess Hickey, ext. 2066: World History II; Latin.
Jason Hilton, ext. 2067: U.S. History II; Topics in Ethics.
Jesse Jakubiak, ext. 2071: U.S. History I and II.
Alicia Jasiekiewicz, ext. 2606: World History II; U.S. History I.
Joe Jourdain, ext. 2074: U.S. History II and AP
Sarah King, ext. 2077: World History II, Psychology I, Sociology.
Janet Loefstedt: World History II; U.S. History I.
Kevin Magnani, ext. 2090: U.S. History II; Economics.
Justin McKay, ext. 2609: U.S. History I; Criminal Justice.
Jeff Miller, ext. 2097: World History II; U.S. History I.
Jeff Moses, ext. 2610: World History II; U.S. History I.
William Perry, ext. 2107: International Relations; Psychology I and II; Sociology.
Erin Shaughnessy-Zeena, ext. 2119: Psychology I, II, and AP; Sociology.
Mark Sullivan, ext. 2124: U.S. History II.
Jochen Welsch, ext. 2132: World History AP.

Department Head: Angela Colwell-Arbour 508-829-6771 ext. 1698: World History II; U.S. History I; U.S. History AP.

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