Social Studies
Matteo Mannino
Assistant Principal
All students must complete four years of Social Studies. This includes two years of Global Studies, one year of United States History, one term of Government, and one term of Economics. Students take the Global Studies Regents at the end of the sophomore year. Students take the United States History and Government Regents examinational at the end of the junior year.
Grading Policy
- Major Assessments 50%
- Participation and Classwork 25%
- Homework and Preparation 15%
- Final Exam or Project 10%
COVID-19 and Remote Learning Invitation
Due to Covid-19 circumstances, student course loads for most classes are divided between two semesters.
During one semester, a course covers the equivalent of curriculum from a full fall term and a full spring term for a total of one year of instruction.
A student receives 2.0 credits per course (equivalent to 1 year of instruction.)
By offering our courses on a semester basis, we are supporting deeper and more focused learning. We offer more personalized support, without sacrificing time allotted to the course. AP courses have the equivalent of twice the amount of time to engage in the content and skills of the course compared to years past.
