East Surry Social Studies Dept.
"Those who ignore the past are destined to repeat it"
East Surry Social Studies Department is committed to providing a quality educational experience for all students.  Our goals are to promote higher level thinking skills, encourage cultural diversity and cultural awareness, and foster the qualities of good citizenship.
Members of the Social Studies Department are (from left to right):
Chad Freeman
William Hart
Lorrie Sawyers - Department Chair
David Diamont
 Social Studies Requirements:
Freshmen - World History (Regular & Honors)
Sophomores - Civics & Economics (Regular & Honors)
Juniors - United States History (Regular & Honors)
Electives - Sociology/Psychology, AP U.S. History, A.P. World History, Current Affairs.
Upcoming Events
Report Cards go home on Monday Nov. 21st
Lorrie Sawyers:

1st & 3rd Periods - Honors US History
*Week of 11/7-11/10 - Finish 1920s, begin Great Depression
*Wed 11/9 - TEST on Roaring 1920s
    Expect Quizes Daily!!!!  

2nd Period - US History
*Week of 11/7-11/10 - Finish 1920s, begin Great Depression
*Wed 11/9 - TEST on Roaring 1920s

David Diamont:

1st Period - Honors Civics
* Current Topics - Elections and Political Parties
* Extra Credit for watching the West Wing - Sunday nights on NBC
* Extra Credit for watching Commander in Chief - Tuesday nights on ABC
2nd & 3rd Periods - Civics
* Current Topics - Elections and Political Parties
* Extra Credit for watching the West Wing - Sunday nights on NBC
* Extra Credit for watching Commander in Chief - Tuesday nights on ABC

Chad Freeman

1st & 3rd Periods - US History
  *Week of 11/7-11/10 - World War II - TEST on Thursday 11/10
  *Week of 11/14-11/18 - Cold War

2nd Period - Honors World History
  *Week of 11/7-11/10 - Finish Exploration and Enlightenment; Begin Absolute Monarchies and   
    English Civil War.  Exploration & Enlightenment TEST on Wednesday 11/9
 

William Hart

1st Period - World History
* Middle Ages

2nd Period - World History (A & B Classes)
* China

3rd Period - Civics
* Judicial Branch

4th Period - Citizenship
Character Traits - Courage & Perseverance
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