Explaining how the world we live in came to be and why it works the way it does.

Student Experience
The Social Studies Department welcomes students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of life experiences, challenging every individual to become more aware of the world around them.  Each student is held to a high standard and is expected to push the limits of their abilities.  Students have repeatedly praised Social Studies teachers, often labeling individual department members as “the best teacher I have ever had.”

Faculty and Resource Highlights
- 10 teachers
- 100% of faculty have, or are working toward graduate degrees
- Department’s Deann Bucher coordinated revision of BVSD curriculum
- Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Japanese Exchange Program, GSA, and trips to Europe
- Faculty includes several pop-culture trivia geniuses!

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AP United States History pass rate of 85%, compared with a national average of 53%.

AP Human Geography qualifies for CU Denver credit through CU Succeed.

Students have repeatedly demonstrated high levels of achievement and growth on BVSD Social Studies common assessments.