Through social studies, students will acquire knowledge and skills necessary to become informed, decision-making citizens of local, national and global societies.

In junior kindergarten, students will know and understand at a grade appropriate level:

• The ways in which he/she is unique
• That they are part of a community in which they live
• The importance of the family and their role in it; the importance of family heritage and celebrations
• The difference between individuals and between families
• Respect for the American flag
• The roles that community helpers play in daily life
• The need for rules and the importance of voting to make class decisions
• Safety awareness for school and home