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Social Studies
K-12 Social Studies
"The mission of social studies is to help students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world."
Contact
Michelle Anderson, K-8 Social Studies Specialist
Jessica Hasle, 9-12 Social Studies Specialist
Jessica Herring, Social Studies Staff Developer, High School
Mara Garner, Social Studies Staff Developer, Middle School
Florida Statute 1003.42 requires instruction on specific topics, including "Civic and character education on the qualities and responsibilities of patriotism and citizenship, including kindness; respect for authority, life, liberty, and personal property; honesty; charity; racial, ethnic, and religious tolerance; and cooperation" Pinellas County Schools meets this requirement, in part, with a monthly character education newsletter and providing schools with monthly character education posters.
K-12 Character Education
- August Back to School Newsletter
- September Citizenship
- October Tolerance
- November Patriotism
- December Charity
- January Kindness and Caring
- February Cooperation
- March Responsibility
- April Honesty
- May Respect