ACADEMICS

Social Studies Program

• Social Studies is broken down into five major strands of content.  Strands include History, Geography, Culture, Economics, and Government. In addition, the curriculum is integrated with Current Events, Community Service and Character Education* enabling students to learn more than history; they learn what it means and how to be a thoughtful and participating citizen.
• The scope and sequence is based on the National Council of Social Studies Standards as well as the Illinois State Standards.
• The foundation of NPES’ Social Studies Program for grades K-5 is rooted in the Harcourt Social Studies, HMH Publishers, Copyright 2010. 
• The foundation of NPES’ Social Studies Program for grades 6 and 7 is rooted in World History, Holt Social Studies, Copyright 2006.
• The foundation of NPES’ Social Studies Program for grade 8 is rooted in The American Journey, Glencoe Publishers, Copyright 2003.