The Social Studies department at
Dallastown offers a variety of services to our students:

• Student preparation for Ethical Decision Making Day Program

• Collaboration with the Guidance Department for student scheduling

• A variety of public and community speakers

• Field trips as an extension of the classroom

• Visitations by post-secondary educational representatives

• An after-school History Club open to all students

• Community service credit through our Local History program

• An after-school Discussion Club open to all students

• An after-school International Club open to all students

• Law Day speakers and essay contest

• Participation in the local Citizenship Bee

• Representatives at the National Youth Leadership Conferences

• Involvement in simulations conducted through Penn St. University

• Model U.N. Activities

• Model Pa. State Legislator Activities

• Meet your Legislator Program

• The Penn State University Government/Community Symposium

• Student volunteer election campaign activities

• Registering students to vote

• Extensive use of the writing center and computer program activities for student instruction