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

K-12 Social Studies