Courses
American Government and Politics
Behavioral Science
Economics
International Relations
U.S. History
Honors Western Civilization, Part II
Women's Studies
World Studies
Advanced Placement U.S. History
Advanced Placement American Government
Advanced Placement Microeconomics
Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
Advanced Placement European History
Department Philosophy and Goals
The Social Studies Department endeavors to prepare our students for intelligent participation in society. Throughout the courses offered, the department members try to develop our students' ability to think for themselves and to increase their understanding of important concepts in history, economics, government, sociology and world affairs. Above all, the department attempts to cultivate in our students an appreciation for attitudinal differences and the recognition of the dignity and worth of each individual. General Course Goals
To encourage an appreciation in students for the contributions of outstanding men and women in creating our society, past and present.
To provide students with a thorough analysis of the Constitution of the U.S. with special emphasis on the principles of popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
To investigate and analyze human relationships so as to better understand individual roles in our society.
To analyze and interpret the political, social and economic implications of the historical events that have shaped the modern world.
To develop the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, presentation of information, collaboration, and team work.
To encourage interest in:
Washington Workshop in D. C.
Advanced Placement exam to acquire college credit
Dual Credit through Mount Mary College
Mock Election at University School
Amnesty International
Model U.N. at UW-Milwaukee and Harvard
Faculty
Mrs. Chris Weiss DS'70, Department Chair
BA in history and political science and secondary education
MA in history- Marquette University
31 years teaching experience, 27 years at DSHA
Mr. Chris Benes
BA in history - UW-Whitewater
Certification in social studies, history, economics, and government
Master's degree in progress
6 years teaching experience, 6 years at DSHA
Ms. Ami Bonk DSHA'88
BS in political science and English - Xavier University
Master's degree in progress
9 years teaching experience, 8 years at DSHA
Mr. Patrick Dawson
BA in political science - UW-Madison
MA in history - University of Illinois
Certification in broadfield social studies
16 years teaching experience, 16 years at DSHA
Mrs. Susan Goulee
BA in history, psychology and secondary education -
Marquette University
Certification in history
21 years teaching experience, 11 years at DSHA
Mrs. Christine Laemmar
BA in history and international business communication - Mt. Mary College
Certification in broadfield social studies
Master's degree in progress
7 years teaching experience, 6 years at DSHA
For more information, contact:
Mrs. Christine Weiss, Department Chair
414-462-3742, ext. 3843
Weiss01@dsha.k12.wi.us
