The goal of the Social Studies Department at Rutherford High School is to help students become socially responsible citizens in a global society. Courses are offered in American and World History, as well as studies in contemporary issues, geography, economics, civics, and the social sciences. The Social Studies Department is dedicated to taking an inquiry-based approach to teaching, in which students will consider multiple perspectives, develop cultural understandings, and become effective communicators. Students will also further develop critical media literacy skills by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information. These skills will prepare them to participate in their government and to make informed decisions about the world around them.
Social Studies Department Supervisor
Ms. Marisa Yoda, Supervisor of Social Studies and World Languages
Classes We Offer
- World History
- World History Honors
- US History 1
- US History 1 Honors
- US History 2
- US History 2 Honors
- AP Government and Politics
- AP US History 2
- AP European History
- Psychology
- AP Psychology
- AP Human Geography
- Sociology
- Global Issues
Extra Curricular Activities
- Psychology Club
- Mock Trial
Social Studies Teachers
- Mrs. Jessica Ferlauto
- Mr. Brian Innis
- Dr. Kenneth Lacy
- Ms. Chelsea Leary
- Mrs. Jennifer Moloughney
- Mr. Joseph Spafford
- Mr. Carmen Spina
- Mr. Eric Valdes
- Mr. Andrew Van der Hoof
- Mr. Justin Van Dyk
- Ms. Marisa Yoda – Social Studies Department Supervisor