Social Studies

Meet the Teachers:

Gilbert Aguilar

Joy Ellis

Michael Frederick

Grecia Gonzalez-Alcantara

Christina Huvelle

 Cameron Johnson

 Brenda Lainez 

Alex Lucero

 Shomari McGinty (ESO) 

Angelica Pelagio

 William Reimers

Guillermo Sanchez

 Dorothy Spartz

Riley Thompson

Alison Wamsley

Instructional Leader: Dorothy Spartz

Phone: 602.764.8783

Email Dorothy Spartz

The study of Social Studies includes learning about many different disciplines, such as economics, geography, government/civics, history, and law.  The concepts, information, and practices in the social studies helps students to build an informed and balanced view of our interconnected world and its citizens.

Phoenix Union High School District students are required to successfully complete 3 credit hours for graduation. These courses include:

1. World History/Geography:                                           

       10th grade                                                                               

       1.0 credit                                                                                 

2. United States/Arizona History:                                       

       11th grade                                                                             

       1.0 credit        

3. United States Government:

       12th grade

       0.5 credit       

4. Economics:

       12th grade

        0.5 credit                                                                  

Social Studies Resources