DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY The History and Social Studies Department pursues learning through a continual awareness and guidance of the Christian ethics followed by a Socratic atmosphere where students are encouraged to think and question in an independent and critical manner. Students learn of human rights and values, which are not dictated, but nurtured through practice, example, and application in a Christian community. These rights and values are examined and tested in historical, political, social and economic areas.
COURSES World History United States History United States Government Economics Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Criminal Justice AP United States Government World Geography 20th Centry History Western Civilization (HACC Dual Credit) AP United States History (HACC Dual Credit)
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In addition, students pursue learning by reading, writing and using various methods of research and investigation processed through inductive and deductive reasoning. It then follows that hypotheses are tested and examined in an effort to arrive at conclusions, which test the validity of accepted concepts and truths. The application of Christian values, concern for human rights and the testing of valid concepts and truths, organize itself through sensitivity toward various cultured heritages and a global awareness of cultural diversities. Democratic principles stand the test against such complex phenomena and the student learns what role this nation plays in striving to maintain a peaceful balance between other nations and itself. Students also learn to test the Christian values and Democratic concepts on the local level, in the government, their neighborhood, and/or in their own school community, by being invited to participate in various activities offered by these institutions.
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FACULTY Daniel Martin ‘81, Department Chair
Years at LCHS: 28 Years in Education: 30 Education B.S. Social Studies Education, Millersville University M.A. History, Millersville University Supervisory Certification in Social Studies, Millersville University Current Course Assignments United States History (Advanced Placement) United States Government (Advanced Placement & Honors) Introduction to Economics (Honors) 20th Century History Western Civilization School Activities Director of Scholars Program, Advisor to Model UN Club, Steering Committee of Middle States Evaluation
Christopher Bentz Years at LCHS: 28 Years in Education: 28 Education B.A. Social Studies Education, LaSalle University Current Course Assignments United States Government (Academic) Introduction to Economics (Academic) School Activities Football Equipment Manager, Kairos Leader, Steering Committee of Middle States Evaluation
Tom Blaszczyk Years at LCHS: 20 Years in Education: 20 Education Associate Degree, Law Enforcement & Administration, Camden County College B.S. Social Studies Education, Millersville University Current Course Assignments United States History (Honors & Academic) Introduction to Criminal Justice (Academic) School Activities pport Service Advisor
Daniel Cotchen Years at LCHS: 7 Years in Education: 12 Education B.S. Social Studies Education, Millersville University Current Course Assignments World Geography World History (Honors & Academic)
Diana Wentz
Years at LCHS: 1 Years in Education: 3 Education B.S. Business Administration, Rutgers University Social Studies Teaching Certificate, Millersville University Current Course Assignments United States History (Academic & Foundations) World History (Foundations) Consumer Math