Jennifer Jones
Administrator on Special Assignment, Humanities
The Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) for Social Studies prepare students to be informed and participatory citizens in their communities, nation and world. Through the study of economics, geography, government/civic responsibilities and history, students cultivate a working knowledge of United States history and government, national and world events, world cultures and economics. Students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a democratic society. The inclusion and formation of literacy skills within the curriculum ensures students will possess the necessary communication skills to prepare them for their future endeavors.
Elementary (K-5)
CCSD Elementary School Social Studies teachers use the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). Course content will be taught using the CCSD Social Studies Teaching and Learning Maps.
The GSE Social Studies K-5 Standards.
Middle School (6-8)
CCSD Middle School Social Studies teachers use the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). Course content will be taught using the CCSD Social Studies Teaching and Learning Maps.
The GSE Social Studies 6-8 Standards.
High School (9-12)
CCSD High School Social Studies teachers use course specific Georgia Standards of Excellence
(GSE). Content will be taught using the CCSD Social Studies Teaching and Learning Maps for specific courses.
The GSE Social Studies 9-12 Standards.
SOCIAL STUDIES ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
Course specific guidelines for Advanced Placement (AP) courses are located on the College Board AP Central website (https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses). The College Board course syllabi approval process determines curricular and resource requirements.