Social Studies Department

Overview

The Social Studies Department offers exciting opportunities to meet students academic needs and to prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. These courses help young people to assume the responsibilities for participation in a democracy and to appreciate the contributions of other cultures. Moreover, these courses, through active participation, help students develop the skills they need to shape their future through active participation. For example, students volunteer their time in Virginia and U.S. Government and organize their own company in Economics.

The Social Studies Department offers a wide variety of courses which meet Virginia's core curriculum requirements as well as the requirements of the IB program. Several elective course are also offered.

Social Studies Department Members

Illes Corey Social Studies Department Chair Corey.Illes@fcps.edu
Cecere Michael Social Studies Michael.Cecere@fcps.edu
Cooley Mike Social Studies Mike.Cooley@fcps.edu
Downing Debra Social Studies Debra.Downing@fcps.edu
Evans Ahmed Social Studies Ahmed.Evans@fcps.edu
Kuppens Nick Social Studies Nicholas.Kuppens@fcps.edu
Madrid Rebekah Social Studies Rebekah.Madrid@fcps.edu
Miller Jacob Social Studies Jacob.Miller1@fcps.edu
Miller Sally Social Studies Sally.Miller@fcps.edu
Morris Melanie Social Studies Melanie.Morris@fcps.edu
Peduzzi Carl Social Studies Carl.Peduzzi@fcps.edu
Powell Gary Social Studies Gary.Powell@fcps.edu
Smith James Social Studies James.M.Smith@fcps.edu
Sullivan Michael Social Studies Michael.Sullivan@fcps.edu
Van Wambeke Michael Social Studies Michael.VanWambeke@fcps.edu

Social Studies Department News

Student Jurors Needed
Posted: January 29, 2008
Mr. Daly is still in need of student jurors for the model judiciary The trial is Thursday, January 31st, from 6-8 p.m. in Old Town Alexandria. Students will need to provide their own transportation and arrive no later than 5:30. There will be rush hour traffic and there will be security to go through security as well, so please leave enough time. download the directions if you plan to attend.