History & Social Studies DepartmentThe focus of study in the History and Social Studies Department is to prepare our cadets for college by requiring them to write extensively and develop critical thinking skills. In addition, the department also strives to prepare our cadets to be citizens who are fully capable of participating in our democratic process.
Middle School History is a survey course of United States history from the colonial period through the modern era. Students will utilize a variety of sources in their study to include primary source materials. From their study, students will develop an understanding of the course of United States history from its founding to the 21st century.
Designed as an 8th grade course, World Geography explores the main physical features of the earth’s surface. As each geographical area is studied, countries in those areas, their economies and politics, are also discussed. Maps are used extensively.
World History is a two-semester course. The first semester is concerned with the ancient world; the second semester deals with the medieval period. Primary source materials are used throughout and students are required to write extensively about historical topics.
The first semester covers Western Civilization’s modern era and the second semester examines the U.S. colonial period through the Civil War. Students work frequently with primary source materials and write extensively about topics related to history.
United States History is a two-semester course. The first and second semesters explore United States history from the end of the Civil War through the modern era. Students work frequently with primary source materials and are expected to write extensively about topics relating to U.S. History.
United States Government is an in-depth study of the governmental system and politics of our country. A comparison is made between our form of government and those of other countries. Specifically, the course examines constitutional principles, Congress, the Presidency, the Supreme Court, political parties and international relations and policies.
This two-semester course United States Government is an in-depth study of the governmental system and politics of our country. A comparison is made between our form of government and those of other countries. Specifically, the course examines constitutional principles, Congress, the Presidency, the Supreme Court, political parties and international relations and policies. This is a dual enrollment course in which cadets receive both high school and college credit through Shenandoah University.
| New Students (ROOKS) | $ 4500 |
| Returning Students (Old Men) | $ 4000 |
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | Wednesday Only | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0610 | First Call \ Make Bed | 0610 | First Call \ Make Bed |
| 0630–0710 | Physical Training (W, F) | 0630–0710 | Physical Training (W, F) |
| 0715–0740 | Personal Hygiene \ Barracks Clean Up | 0715–0740 | Personal Hygiene \ Barracks Clean Up |
| 0745–0825 | Breakfast | 0745–0825 | Breakfast |
| 0825 | Accountability Formation | 0825 | Accountability Formation |
| 0830–1140 | 1st Class (breaks each hour) | 0830–1140 | 1st Class (breaks each hour) |
| 1145–1240 | 1st Class (breaks each hour) | 1145–1240 | Lunch |
| 1245 | Accountability Formation | 1245 | Accountability Formation |
| 1250–1600 | 2nd Class (breaks each hour) | 1250–1600 | 2nd Class (breaks each hour) |
| 1615 | Accountability Formation | 1605-1830 | JROTC Adventure Training |
| 1620–1720 | Athletics | ||
| 1730–1800 | Dinner | 1835–1905 | Dinner |
| 1800–1900 | Personal Time \ Retreat | 1910–2035 | Study Hall |
| 1905–2035 | Study Hall | ||
| 2035–2135 | Personal Time \ Room CQ (closed quarters) | 2035–2135 | Personal Time \ Room CQ |
| 2200 | TAPS/ Lights Out | 2200 | TAPS/ Lights Out |
| Saturday | Sunday | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 0900 | First Call \ Make Bed | 0900 | First Call \ Make Bed |
| 0930 | Reveille (1st Formation) | 0930 | Reveille (1st Formation) |
| 0935–1030 | Breakfast | 1000 | Brunch |
| 1035 | Weekend Activities | 1040 | Church Formation |
| 1700–1745 | Retreat \ Dinner | 1100–1200 | Church or Character Development |
| 1745–2300 | Personal Time | 1200–1300 | Personal Time |
| 2300 | Room CQ | 1300 | Accountability Formation |
| 2315 | TAPS \ Lights Out | 1305–1650 | Town Pass \ Personal Time |
| 1700–1755 | Retreat \ Dinner | ||
| Weekend Activities | 1800–1955 | Personal Time | |
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Each Saturday, a trip will be offered to the cadets. In the past these have been: Shenandoah Caverns, Skyline Paintball, Kings Dominion, and Massanutten Water Park. These are subject to change. The third weekend (July 17-18) is typically considered an open weekend. Students are able to take leave (go home) on this weekend. |
2000–2130 | Study Hall | |
| 2200 | Room CQ | ||
| 2215 | TAPS \ Lights Out | ||
