The Social Studies Department of Essex High School welcomes you to its home page. 

Email James Smith 
Advanced Placement Government and Politics 
Virginia History
US Government

Email Matthew Pereira
World History & Geography to 1500
World History & Geography 1500-Present

Our goal in the Social Studies Department here at Essex County High School is to teach our students to become competent and productive citizens in life. To accomplish this goal, we will teach students critical thinking skills, life skills they need for work or college, and how to develop habits of the mind. All students will be challenged and encouraged to do their best work at all times. We want students to have an appreciation for the area that we live in as well as our world.

Social Studies Course Descriptions