Welcome... Introduction
The History and Social Studies Department at Newnan High School has a long tradition of excellence. Staffed by sixteen dedicated teachers, most with graduate degrees in the field, Newnan High School offers varied and challenging courses to students of all ability levels. In addition to the subjects that all Georgia students must pass, we offer numerous electives to students that would like to pursue additional coursework in our field of study. Introduction to Law, Psychology, Sociology, Vietnam War and World War II are classes all contained in this department. Several AP classes are offered (U.S. History, European History, Comparative Government, Human Geography, Economics) with more to come. Test scores on the Graduation Test (GHGST) and End of Course Tests (EOCT) are excellent, and work is continually being done to improve. The department is committed to an aggressive technology initiative that involves projectors and accompanying media, as well as wireless tablets and interactive remotes and responders. Interaction with the community through innovative events such as the State Court in Schools and Online Mock Elections have been held. Local community leaders come into the classrooms during Civics Week each October and numerous local Veteran's are hosted for history classes at the end of each term. We are always looking for ways to "bring our subjects to life..."
This site contains valuable information on the classes and programs offered. A short biography of each teacher is available as well as the syllabus for each class that they teach. Each teacher's email and class website can be located here. Feel free to browse our testing plan or view pictures from the most recent Veteran's Day at Newnan High School. If there is information that you need that is not available from this site, please email the Department Chair.
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Department News
Student-Vet Connect at Newnan High School! More than 80 veterans visited with NHS History students on May 21! Check out more photographs under the Student-Vet Connect menu to the left!!
Angie Whitlock named Teacher of the Year...
Newnan High School History and Social Studies Department member Angie Whitlock, AP Psychology and Sociology teacher was recently named Teacher of the Year for Newnan High School and then named one of the final three for the county TOTY award. We are proud of her!! She is pictured above with Coach Morris and Coach Britt at the Departments recent spring Hawaiian Day celebration.
Coach Kenny Morris reaches milestone...
Newnan High School History and Social Studies Department member Coach Kenny Morris was recently honored when he recorded his 400th High School baseball victory. Coach Morris does a great job with the NHS baseball team as well as being Offensive Coordinator with NHS Football. He also does an outstanding job in our history classrooms! Congratulations Coach Morris!!
Actors Bring World War II History to Life at Newnan High School!!
Newnan High School would like to thank the men that came on April 1st and shared their hobby- World War II history, with our students. A WWII jeep, Army engineering equipment, Marine uniform and equipment as well as paratrooper memorabilia made up a great display and a chance to get out of the regular classroom. This event was a "preview" for the World War II Heritage Days in Peachtree City April 24 and 25. For more information on this event, please take the following link:
Videoconferencing in the History Department at Newnan HIgh School!
Recently. the History Department at Newnan HIgh School launched a new technology program- video conferencing. On March 31st the World War II class spoke with a veteran of the Pearl Harbor attack and the Pacific War FROM Ford Island in Pearl Harbor. On April 12, the Vietnam War class conferenced with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as how music effected came to symbolize and effect the 1960's. These first few demonstrations will lead to many more opportunities for our students in 2010-2011!!
Veterans' Donation Program
The History and Social Studies Department is working with the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society on the Veterans' Donation Program. Don't let you memorabilia be thrown away! Donate it to the Historical Society where it can be used as displays in the local area as well as be used by the teachers at Newnan High School to help educate its students about the price of freedom! Take the link below to the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society and click on the Veterans' Donation Program!!
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society
