LHS Social Studies Department Philosophy Statement

The Social Studies Department is committed to educating students to become discerning, compassionate, and intelligently active citizens in our democracy by pondering problems, questioning convention, and proposing solutions to global, national, and local issues of importance. This mission makes room for the unheard voice, fostering an awareness of and appreciation for multiple viewpoints. The inclusion of these perspectives contributes to a clearer vision of our nation and world.