Everyday experiences are used to integrate social studies concepts of community, economics, history and geography.  Students begin early use of inquiry skills by identifying resources and artifacts that will help them to understand history and other people.  By considering their role in a family and a classroom, students explore what it means to be part of a community.  Throughout the school year, important historical events will be celebrated to introduce the concepts of time, history, and cultural traditions.

The social studies curriculum explores the concept of community, history, economics, and geography. Students will investigate such questions as "Why do we need communities?" "Why do we celebrate together?" "How do we decide what we need?" and "How do maps help us?"  A variety of literacy and research skills will be used as students collect information about these topics.

The social studies curriculum moves students from a self-oriented perspective to an awareness of others and their place in the world. Concepts of geography, government, culture, economics, and history are integrated into four units of study, including World Regions, Timelines, Money and Economics, and U.S. Symbols.  Students use a variety of information processing skills, primary and secondary sources, and artifacts to investigate these topics of study.

Concepts of geography, government, culture, economics, and history are integrated into four social studies units, including Early America (a study of early explorers, Native Americans, and colonists); Our Presidents and Government; St. Louis Community, and U.S. Regions.  Students use a variety of information processing skills, primary and secondary sources, and artifacts to investigate these topics of study.

In Social Studies, the focus is on the early story of U.S. history up to 1865 with an emphasis on Missouri.  Concepts of geography, government, culture, economics, and history are integrated into four units of study, including Foundations of America; Expansion of America; Conflict in America; and Missouri.  Students use a variety of information processing skills, primary and secondary sources, and artifacts to investigate these topics of study.

In fifth grade, Social Studies focus is on the continued story of U.S. history from 1865 to the present.  Concepts of imperialism, industrialization, economics, consumerism, urbanization, discrimination, and life style are evaluated throughout the year as students investigate six major time eras, including Turn of the Century; WWI; 1920s and the Jazz Age; The Depression; WWII; and Post WWII.  Students use a variety of information processing skills, primary and secondary sources, and artifacts to investigate these topics of study.

World Studies explores historical and current events of Latin America, East and Southeast Asia, Oceania, and South Africa.  Geography skills are reinforced and used throughout the year.  Governments and economic principles of other regions are studied and compared with our own system.  Note taking and research skills are utilized in projects.  All students have the opportunity to participate in a service-learning project.  Throughout the year, curricular areas integrate contributions of various cultures, and help foster students' appreciation for diversity.

Seventh grade social studies curriculum continues a study of world cultures and history. Concepts of geography, economics, government, and culture are integrated into four major units including Ancient Civilizations, The Classical World, The Middle Ages, and Exploration/Colonization.  Students use a variety of information processing skills, primary and secondary sources, and artifacts to investigate these topics of study.

United States history, through the Civil War, is the content of social studies classes.  Concepts of geography, economics, government, and culture are integrated into the units of study.  Students use a variety of information processing skills, primary and secondary sources, and artifacts to investigate U.S. history.