Mrs. Hall
History Teacher
"Education is the mother of leadership." -Wendell L. Willkie
1. Spark an interest in history
2. Make history real for the students
GOVERNMENT
GRADE 12
Credit .50 • One Semester
Prerequisites: U.S. History
This is an excellent course for an in-depth study of federal, state, and local government. Citizenship in the home, school and community is emphasized. The course allows for great flexibility and deals with improving life for all America. The Illinois and United States Constitution tests, required for graduation, are taken in this class. Current events are discussed.
WORLD HISTORY
GRADE 10
Credit: 1 • Full Year
Prerequisites: Geography
This is a survey course which places emphasis on ancient cultures, the Middle Ages, the transition to modern time, the rise of Nationalism, the Age of Imperialism, the World Wars, and the major events of the twentieth century. The course deals with sociology, economics, philosophy, psychology, science and the arts.U.S. HISTORY
GRADE 11
Credit: 1 • Full Year
Prerequisites: World History
This course covers the history of the United States and the people who have shaped our nation. Students will study Colonial America, the events surrounding the Civil War, the reuniting of our nation, and the rise of America as a world leader. An insight into the people and places of importance are developed throughout this course.AP U.S. HISTORY
GRADE 11
Credit: 1 (5/A Grading) • Full Year
Prerequisites: B average in previous social studies classes and teacher recommendation
This course will be a more detailed study of U.S. History. The course will focus on the cause and effect of events that shaped our nation including the American Revolutionary period, the antebellum and Civil War periods, and World Wars II and I through modern times. The student will develop skills in map reading, critical thinking, questioning techniques, research writing, and creative writing. (Students have the option of taking the AP exam to earn college credit.)PSYCHOLOGY
GRADES 11- 12
Credit: .50 • One Semester
Prerequisites: None
This semester course includes the study of human development from birth to old age, the processes of learning and remembering, the history of psychology, and the study of personality theories, disorders, and therapies.SOCIOLOGY
GRADES 11- 12
Credit: .50 • One Semester
Prerequisites: None
This is a one-semester course that deals with the history and growth of society. Students will learn the factors that affect personality development and the emergence of the self. Focus will be given to adolescence with emphasis on the adult years. Discussion on deviance, its theories, crime, and the criminal justice system are given further attention.
Mrs. Hall is married to Brian Hall, JHS special education teacher and wrestling coach. She is also the proud parent of two boys, Joseph and Jacob. Mrs. Hall enjoys scrapbooking, traveling to historic places, volleyball, and animals.
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Student Council Advisor and Senior Class Sponsor
As the senior class sponsor Mrs. Hall assists the class in raising funds for their class trip through boys basketball concessions. She also helps plan graduation and acts as a chaperone on the senior trip in May.
Email Mrs. Hall at lhall@routtcatholic.com