Academics: Social Studies

The Social Studies Department seeks, in accordance with the philosophy of Arlington Catholic High School, to prepare our students for active participation in lifelong learning; to use that knowledge to stimulate social awareness from a Christian perspective; and to provide a solid foundation for future learning.

The Social Studies Department fosters the development of critical thinking and writing skills on all levels, with a special emphasis on writing in the freshman year. A goal of our department is to have all students comfortable with various types of technology so that they are prepared for our modern world.

Students are required to take World History in their freshman year and United States History in their junior year. With the variety of electives in the department (see course of studies for a complete description of all courses), many students take four years of Social Studies while at AC. The department offers Advanced Placement courses in World History, US History and Psychology, all of which consistently have a pass rate well above the national average.


Members of the department:

Mrs. Michelle Barry, mbarry@achs.net - teaches World History I, World History II, & Honors World History II
Sr. Connie Cuscianna, sconnie@achs.net - teaches Honors World History I, World History II & US History
Mr. Joe Flaherty, jflaherty@achs.net - Teaches US History, AP US History & The US Since World War II
Mr. Mike Foley, mfoley@achs.net - Teaches World History I, US History & Honors US History
Mr. Steve Grace, sgrace@achs.net - Teaches AP World History, Honors World History II, Economics & American Law and Society
Mr. Nate Naughton ('90), chairperson, nnaughton@achs.net - teaches AP Psychology and Psychology - see the Psychology Pages at www.achs.net/moodle