History & Social Science

Critical Examination of the Past is Paramount

The History and Social Science Department fosters a deep understanding of the past and its influence on the present and future. Our curriculum aligns with standards from NCSS and NAIS, ensuring a comprehensive and rigorous experience.

We aim to develop informed, critical thinkers ready to engage thoughtfully in civic and community life. By examining historical events, social movements, and political systems, students gain a nuanced perspective on contemporary issues and the interconnectedness of history and social sciences.

The program emphasizes critical reading, writing, research, and verbal communication. Students learn to identify scholarly sources, analyze primary and secondary documents, construct coherent arguments, and present their ideas effectively. 

Recognizing the role of digital literacy, technology is integrated through digital simulations, online research, and multimedia presentations, enriching the learning experience and deepening student engagement.

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Closing Exercises Cap Successful School Year
Closing Exercises Cap Successful School Year

The Brunswick community gathered on Tuesday, June 2, for Closing Exercises — an annual event that concludes the school year and honors students and faculty for outstanding accomplishments in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and throughout the community.

Head of School Search: Announcing Our Ninth Head of School
Head of School Search: Announcing Our Ninth Head of School

It is with great enthusiasm, and a deep sense of confidence in Brunswick’s future, that I share that the Head of School Search Committee has unanimously recommended, and the Board of Trustees has unanimously approved, the appointment of Andrew T. Chappell as Brunswick’s ninth Head of School, effective July 1, 2027.

Class of 2026: ‘Today Belongs to the Graduates’
Class of 2026: ‘Today Belongs to the Graduates’

Warm and breezy conditions prevailed as Brunswick graduated 114 students in the Class of 2026 at its 124th Commencement Exercises on May 20.