HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

Beginning in the earliest grades, students learn about the events and discoveries which shaped Western Civilization, and about the men and women who made significant contributions. In increasingly sophisticated course work, students learn of the influence of ancient civilization and how Greece and Rome and the subsequent European civilizations form the heritage from which America developed. Students study our nation’s history from its founding to the present day. Beyond the rote memorization of facts, names, and dates, the curriculum emphasizes the significance of historical events and students also read biographies, primary documents, and historical fiction.