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Social Science
Main Number: (415) 334-0525 Fax Number: (415) 334-9726
| Name/Title/Profile | Ext. | |
| Merritt Cutten
Department Chair/Teacher/Web Club Moderator BS, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo BA, University of the Pacific |
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| Gail Chastain
Teacher/Talking Heads Moderator BA, UC Berkeley |
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| Jocelyn Miner
Teacher/CSF Moderator California Professional Single-Subject Clear Credential, CLAD emphasis MA, San Francisco State University BA, San Francisco State University |
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| Kay Crisman Petrini
Teacher/Amnesty International Moderator California Teaching Credential, University of San Francisco MA, San Francisco State University BA, San Francisco State University Mercy High School Alumna |
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Department Profile
Department Philosophy
The philosophy of the Social Science Department is implicit in departmental goals, which, in turn, are consistent with the school philosophy.
- The student shall have an awareness of her own worth and potential, as well as concern for the value and dignity of all individuals.
- The student shall understand the basic concepts of the social sciences and their inter-relationships as developed in our three-year curriculum.
- The student shall, through examples of various cultures and societies, come to have an awareness of the richness and diversity of our world heritage.
- The student shall appreciate the global interdependence of all peoples in their search for peace and well being.
- The student shall have an appreciation for the contributions of women throughout history and the critical role women continue to play in today’s world.
- The student shall develop a process of critical questioning and thinking that emphasizes systematic, objective analysis.
- The student shall communicate effectively in written and oral expression.
- The student shall become a well-informed individual and develop skills to become a strong independent woman who can make a difference in the world.
Course Sequence
The class sequence is geared to meet the University of California and California State University entrance requirements. Required courses in social science are offered as follows:
- Sophomore Year: Two semesters of World History or two semesters of Honors World History
- Junior Year: Two semesters of United States History or two semesters of A.P. United States History. (Students in A.P. U.S. History are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam.)
- Senior Year: One semester of American Government and one semester Contemporary World Issues