History and Social Studies

History and Social Studies at Priory imparts the skills and knowledge associated with the social sciences to students who will become active citizens of a constitutionally based, representative democracy that exists in a rapidly evolving global community. Priory graduates should be able to use their knowledge and understanding of the past and present to be leaders of the future.

With a multi-year, coordinated program of studies in History and Social Studies, Priory offers a thorough curriculum: two terms of Geography in Grade 7, two terms of Government in Grade 8, six terms of World History in Grades 9 and 10, and three terms of U.S. History in Grade 11. These core requirements are augmented by elective courses available in Grade 12.