Wenatchee High School Social Studies Department
Creating Cohesive & Collaborative Team
Department Culture
Vision for Department
Curriculum Realignment (planning for 2024)
US History (1.0 - Same)
Contemporary World Problems (1.0 - CHANGES)
Civics Requirement (.5)
Elective (.5)
Challenges:
1) Block Schedule with .5 credits
2) No additional Staff
3) AVID/Leadership Courses
4) What to do with World History?
*Must be stand alone course by 2024 transcript...why wait?
*American Government
AP US Government (could be 1st Semester only)
Support for Students & Department Members
PLC Teams
Structured Meetings with clear agenda
Continued effective communication
Training Opportunities/Growth
Chance for Electives:
Psychology
AP World History
World Studies
NEW COURSE OPTIONS
Spoke with 8 of 9 dept members before applying to create consensus & continuity.
Trainings
College in High School
CLEP
Connect with other departments
20th/21st Century History
Include Media Literacy
Geography
Current Events