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.