The goal of social studies is to prepare students to be productive, rational, participating citizens in a democratic society.

Sunshine State Standards:

A. Time, Continuity, and Change (History)

1. The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective.
2. The student understands the world from its beginnings to the time of the Renaissance.
3. The student understands Western and Eastern civilization since the Renaissance.
4. The student understands U.S. history to 1880.
5. The student understands U.S. history from 1880 to the present day.
6. The student understands the history of Florida and its people.

B. People, Places, and Environments (Geography)

1. The student understands the world in spatial terms.
2. The student understands the interactions of people and the physical environment.

C. Government and the Citizen (Civics and Government)

1. The student understands the structure, functions, and purposes of government and how the principles and values of American democracy are reflected in American constitutional government.
2. The student understands the role of the citizin in American democracy.

D. Production, Distribution, and Consumption (Economics)

1. The student understands how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choices about how to use available resources.
2. The student understands the characteristics of different economic systems and institutions.

Special Notes:
To meet Florida graduation requirement, students must earn three social studies credits at the average, honors, advanced placement, or dual enrollment level in the following courses:

1. World History (1credit)
2. American History (1 credit)
3. Economics (1/2 credit)
4. American Government (1/2 credit)

In addition, the School District of Escambia County requires one-half credit of world geography.

Elective Courses:
In addition to courses required fro social studies credit, the social studies includes elective courses.