United Independent School District

Joan Dickey
Social Studies Coordinator
(956) 473-2086

Program Overview

The Department of Instruction for Secondary Education in Social Studies is designed for the purpose of providing a consistent and well rounded academic program for all students. Our central goal is to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of diverse civilizations, past and present, thus enabling students to make connections as to how they have impacted societies politically, economically and socially. Our vision is to help students develop historical consciousness, awareness of civic responsibilities and a general appreciation of cultural diversity.

It is the policy of the United Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in the Career and Technology programs, services or activities, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.