Purpose
The purpose of social studies education at Park Center Senior High is to help students understand history, their heritage and
roles in society. Another purpose is to become empowered citizens who are responsible for the well-being of the current and future world. To become an empowered citizen in a democracy, all students need to learn to access information, think
critically, respect diversity and be active in their communities (PC website).
Requirement
A total of 6 social studies course credit are required to graduate. As a
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior you are require to take 2 Trimester of
social studies each year. If you fail a class, you must take it again until you
pass it. You can take more social studies class if you like. Those class will
be consider as electives.