By the end of high school, students who are making adequate progress in social studies are able to:

12.1          Effectively identify cause and effect relationships.

12.2          Write coherent essays that address the question asked.

12.3          Use technology and information effectively.

12.4          Think independently and critically.

12.5          Accept civic and personal responsibility.

12.6          Understand cultures.

12.7          Understand economic systems. (Capitalism, Communism, Socialism, ECT….)

12/8     Understand the role of various groups in the formation of public policy.