Social studies is taught to all students at HES, grades K-5. The
curriculum combines the learning of content and skills in the study of
history, geography, economics, civics, and government. Our social
studies curriculum draws on many disciplines and integrates them.
While encouraging respect for differences in home backgrounds, the
social studies curriculum at HES nurtures students’ sense of their
common ground as present or future American citizens and prepares them
for responsible participation in our school’s and civic life. It also
emphasizes the development of the political principles and institutions
of Western civilization as well as preparing students to understand the
world outside the United States.
The social studies curriculum at HES was devised from the History and Social Science Curriculum Framework published by the Massachusetts Department of Education in December 2003.
Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework
Currently a team of teachers at HES is re-examining our social studies curriculum to align it by grade level.