Social Studies Department

Coordinator for Social Studies
Sheena Rachel Jacob
sjacob@glencove.k12.ny.us
(516) 801-7682
Follow @GCSD_SocStudies

The Glen Cove Schools K-12 Social Studies program promotes students to become well versed in the History of the United States, New York, World History, Geography, Economics, Civics, Citizenship, and Government. We dedicate ourselves to making Social Studies meaningful. Our teaching reflects and supports an inquiry-based approach utilizing historical thinking skills that align with the K-12 Social Studies Framework.
In addition to supporting critical thinking, the Glen Cove Schools Social Studies program provides a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages cultural awareness, civic engagement, and promotes all students to become active and productive participants at the local, state, and national levels.
K-12 Social Studies Framework/Courses
Grade
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Content Focus
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Kindergarten
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Self and Others
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Grade 1
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My Family and Other Families, Now and Long Ago
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Grade 2
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My Community and Other United States Communities
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Grade 3
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Communities around the World
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Grade 4
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Local History and Local Government
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Grade 5
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The Western Hemisphere
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Grade 6
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The Eastern Hemisphere
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Grade 7
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History of the United States and New York I
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Grade 8
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History of the United States and New York II
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Grade 9
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Global History and Geography I
Global History and Geography I Honors
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Grade 10
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Global History and Geography II
Global History and Geography II Honors
Advanced Placement World History
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Grade 11
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United States History and Government
United States History and Government Honors
Advanced Placement United States History
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Grade 12
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Participation in Government
Economics, The Enterprise System, and Finance
Honors U.S. Government & Politics/Modern Economics Honors
Advanced Placement Government & Politics
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Electives
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Humanities & Research (FMS/HS)
Comparative Philosophy
Constitutional Law
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Sociology
Psychology
Trial & Debate
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High School Department Members
Mr. Contorno 
Mr. Costantino 
Ms. Doulos 
Ms. Hall 
Ms. Hotine 
Mrs. Poulos 
Mr. Smith 
Mr. Vazquez 
Mr. Yeh 
Ms. Young 
Middle School Department Members
Mrs. DeCarlo 
Ms. Durham 
Ms. McGrath 
Mrs. Murolo 
Ms. Roberts 
Mrs. Treder 