Social Studies

The K-5 Social Studies curriculum was aligned to topics and skills in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. The primary purpose of social studies instruction is to prepare students to become more active, informed, competent, and responsible citizens. In order to reach this goal, the social studies program in elementary schools focuses on developing student knowledge in geography, history, sociology, economics, and government. Students will acquire proficiency in all the social studies areas for making sound and informed decisions as they grow and become responsible citizens living in a democratic society.