To qualify for graduation, a student must earn 4 units of credit in Social Studies including Global History and Geography 9, Global History and Geography 10, United States History and Government 11, Economics 12 (1/2 credit), and Participation in Government 12 (1/2 credit). There are 2 New York State Regents examinations in Social Studies Global History and Geography that is taken at the end of 10th grade and United States History & Government at the end of 11th grade. Information on the new NYS Global II Regents: June 2018- January 2019- Current regents model, but measuring content from approx.. 1750 to the present. June 2019- new Global History and Geography II Regents available.

Students in the Social Studies Department have the opportunity to take courses at the following levels: Honors, Regents, IB and UHS. All courses prepare all students to meet the new Regents standards. However, the reading materials and the pace of instruction vary across the levels and offer enrichment activities or remedial assistance, depending on the skills of the student.