Social Studies High School


The Seven Skills needed for success in Social Studies at North Hunterdon/Voorhees High Schools:

1. Reading Comprehension: Ability and willingness to read large segments of information with understanding and comprehension.

2. Writing Comprehension: Ability to outline and summarize reading assignments clearly and concisely.

3. Critical Thinking Skills: The student should be able to intelligently discuss information gathered from reading and research. The student will be expected to participate in all class discussions.

4. Solid Writing Skills: The student should possess the proper fundamentals of writing and be willing to write essays and research papers.

5. Analysis and Evaluation Skills: The student must be able, in written and oral form, to present answers to analysis and evaluation type questions.

6. Research Skills: The student should be willing to learn proper research techniques, and to apply these skills to search for information beyond what is presented in the text and in class notes.

7. A Great Attitude: The student must welcome a challenge, and want to be pushed to the “next level!”