Social studies programs have as a major purpose the promotion of civic competence-which is the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of students to be able to assume "the office of citizen" in our democratic republic.

1. Fairfax County Public schools require students to graduate with four credits in the field of social studies.
2. In addition, each semester Bryant Social Studies staff award a senior the Tippins-Jordan Award for outstanding social studies student.

National Council for Social Studies