World History- 9th Grade
It is included in our 9th grade World History Unit on World War II which is part of Unit 3 "Crisis and Achievement" of the curriculum. The focus is on how the Jewish population was targeted, the systematic nature of it, where death camps were located, transport to Eastern Europe, and the attempted total destruction of the Jewish people.
U.S II 11th Grade
It is included in our 11th grade U.S. II overall unit on World War II- usually taught as a separate part of the unit at the end-to make sure it stands out. The examination of the Holocaust here builds on what students learned in World History. In addition to looking at the genocide perpetrated by the Nazis, more emphasis is placed on looking at the role of collaborators, resisters, bystanders, and government policies in the process. Included in this is an assessment of the effort/lack thereof that other countries exerted to save the Jewish population.
All US II students(juniors) have attended an assembly that features Holocaust Survivors. This is coordinated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ. SHS was honored by this organization several years ago for consistently featuring this program.
Holocaust & Genocide Studies- 11th-12th Grade, 1 Semester Elective
Holocaust is the focus of the course, which then transitions to looking at other genocides. Students in enrolled in this course, visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
AP European History 12th Grade Elective
Anti-Semitism is a recurring theme (regrettably) throughout the course. As determined by the College Board, not a lot of time is dedicated to the events of Holocaust (but students have studied it at least 2x already).
Through an analysis of literature in English classes at all grade levels, students read about various topics that focus on understanding and empathizing with how others see the world similarly or differently than we do.
Grade-level assemblies and programs including Mykee Fowlin, DIRT, and Challenge Day that raise awareness of discrimination, racism, stereotypes, intolerance, and oppression for all races, ages, sexual orientation, gender, and religions.