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Social Studies Department Mary E. Stimson, Social Studies Department ChairAlvin High School802 South Johnson StreetAlvin, TX 77511281-245-2727(classroom) and 281-245-6354(office)Social Studies DepartmentGoals
In accordance with the Mission Statements of both Alvin ISD and Alvin High School, it is the goal of the Social Studies Department to develop in each student:1. Understanding of American traditions and accomplishments;2. Historical and political knowledge necessary for responsible citizenship;
3. Mastery in social studies knowledge and skills;
4. Functional literacy in personal economics;
5. Awareness of state and local political, economic, and cultural uniqueness;
6. Recognition social,political, and economic interdependence of modern nations;
7. Critical thinkingand decision making skills;
8. Understanding of America’s multi-cultural society and the advantages and challenges that it offers.