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Johnston Senior High School

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Social Studies Department (new)

The Johnston High School Social Studies Department develops students’ skills in critical thinking, historical research, and writing. Through challenging and engaging courses, students build curiosity, deepen their understanding of history and the world, and develop the skills to become lifelong learners prepared for college, careers, and beyond.

Welcome to the Social Studies Department

  • You can find the history department grading policy linked here.

  • The social studies department offers a robust 3-year course sequence: World History, US History, and Civics, in addition to specialized electives in our higher grades.

     

    In addition, our AP United States History and AP Government classes are the two largest AP courses at JHS by enrollment and number of students scoring a 3 or better on the AP Exam.

     

    You can find the full course list along with descriptions and prerequisite courses in our program of studies.

  • The social studies department has many opportunities for students beyond the school day, including:

    • The RI Civic Student Liaison Ambassador Program.
    • Our students are Student Pages at the RI State House.
    • We participate in the annual RI Bar Law Day Program.
    • We participate in the annual RI Constitution Day Program.
    • RI Secretary of State Greg Amore History of Voting Presentation.

  • The social studies department offers many classes that result in college credit for students:

    • AP United States Government
    • AP Government
    • AP African American Studies
    • AP Psychology
    • Criminal Justice I and II (through RWU)

  • The social studies department at JHS is home to our RIDE-Credentialed Law and Public Safety Pathway.

Meet the Social Studies Department