History and Social Studies
Develop a world view that appreciates other cultures
The Duchesne Academy History Department is committed to the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart and believes that it is not enough to aid the student in knowledge and recall information, but to also guide the student in becoming a faith-based, civic minded individual who can gather, analyze, and communicate information effectively, as well as think critically and draw independent conclusions. Students should consider a global, pluralist view of the world, so they come to see and value the need for a community identity as well as an individual one. In addition, students should wisely devote time to research and writing in a full and honest examination of world issues that will increase their awareness of inequities and injustices that may impel them to act on behalf of the worlds’ citizens.
Sacred Heart Goals Adapted for the History Department:
Goal One: To educate to a personal and active faith in God, students will develop a sense of hope for the future by developing an awareness of past struggles and an awareness in social justice.
Goal Two: To educate to a deep respect for intellectual values, students will become logical, observant, curious and critical thinkers.
Goal Three: To educate to a social awareness which impels to action, students will utilize the knowledge they gain about other cultures, history and current issues to become informed citizens who identify problems and develop solutions.
Goal Four: To educate to the building of community as a Christian value, students will appreciate the diversity of the Duchesne and larger community, as well as understand and appreciate the meaning of the past and use it to give form and meaning to the present and to the future.
Goal Five: To educate to a personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom, students will exhibit a desire to find answers to their own questions and develop a lifelong appreciation for learning history as a path to personal growth.
Course Requirements
History is required all 4 years.
Activities in History
Aca Deca
Capitol Forum
Mock Trial
