All students are responsible for completing four years of social studies course work to meet the requirements for a New York State Diploma. Two years of the course work is the study of Global History & Geography, one year covers United States History & Geography, and the last year includes a semester study of Economics and a semester study of Participation in Government. All students must successfully demonstrate proficiency in Global History and U.S. History on the Regents examinations in these areas. In addition, the Social Studies department offers a variety of electives available to sophomores, juniors and seniors as well as Advanced Placement and dual-enrollment classes.