The Social Studies curriculum is designed to help students develop an understanding of concepts in history, geography, economics, ethics, belief systems and social, and political systems. They master a variety of skills such as social participation, study skills, map, globe, and critical thinking skills. The Houghton Mifflin series is used to guide student learning in Social Studies in grades one to eight.

Kindergarten teachers use materials published by Scholastic to teach Social Studies. They also integrate Islam into the curriculum. For instance, students are introduced to the meaning of Ummah (Muslim society) and Islamic duties towards our neighbors. In grades Kindergarten to Five topics covered are neighborhoods and communities, history, geography and government of California, and development of America. Students learn to use maps, tables, graphs, photographs, and charts to organize information. Islamic literature and Islamic teachings are also included in the curriculum. For instance, teachers emphasize the requirement of being a good Muslim citizen in the community. Teachers also include biographies of famous Muslim leaders and characters and make the connections to students’ lives from the lessons learned.

In grades Six and Seven, the emphasis is on the major Western and non-Western civilizations from ancient times up to 1789. Students in grade Eight learn about American history from the framing of the constitution to World War I. Islamic teachings are also incorporated. Students are guided to compare Muslim behavior to character or historical figures, to reflect on the rise of the Muslim Empire and its influence in connection to our lives today. Moreover, upper grade students are given an overview of other religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. They interacted with Jewish students during a school visit and they visited a Catholic church on a field trip during the year 2001-02.

International Day is an annual school wide event that exposes students to a variety of cultures from around the world. It is jointly organized by the parent organization (PTO) and the social studies teachers. Starting in 2002, the upper grade students are taking a more active role. This event gives students an opportunity to research countries that they may not otherwise be exposed to. For instance, they study the language, culture, attire, and government of various nations. Students practice their presentation skills on International Day by presenting their projects to a panel of judges.