2. Important Stuff B.A. History California Lutheran University 11 th year teaching, 6 th at CV Social Science Dept. Co-Chair Graduate of Notre Dame HS, Sherman Oaks Married with 3 boys ComedySportz advisor

3. Hall Family

4. What You Need to Know Covers Pre-Colombian to 21 st Century RIGOROUS – Equivalent to 1 st year college course Fulfills U.S. History requirement Fulfills U.S. History course for A-G requirements 1 less class to take in college! Plus, it’s fun!

5. How To Pass the Class Be in class Participate Be respectful Complete all work Students must participate in their groups Encourage your child Let them make mistakes

6. My Philosophy Every child can pass this class Every child has the ability to learn Juniors need to learn to speak for themselves and make mistakes Do all required readings, work in groups, and study! This will help you pass!

7. Work Homework is every night, including weekends Chapter notes and primary source documents Time? 1-2 hours per night Students need to learn to manage their time In class – lecture, discussions, activities, movies, projects

8. Extra Credit 4 extra credit questions along with test Classroom Passes Freedom of Speech (FOS) Board –Current Event –2 points per week –Write an opinion and present to class

9. Extra Help/Tutoring I am available for students to come for help The best tutors – fellow students Science and Medicine Academy offers tutoring during the week – FREE! Grades are posted frequently and I can email your child’s grade sheet upon an email request

10. What This Course Will Save You: University of Southern California ($1,299/unit) (2007 = $1,121) Loyola Marymount University ($1,447/unit) (2007 = 1,298) Pepperdine University ($1,170/unit) (2007 = $1,070) Azusa Pacific University ($1,123/unit) (2007 = $960) University of Redlands ($1,050/unit) (2007 = $840)

11. What This Course Will Save You: Point Loma Nazarene University ($1,055/unit) (2007 = $967) Stanford ($759/unit) Claremont McKenna College ($2,126/unit) (2007 = $1,833) Cal Lutheran ($935/unit) (2007 = $830) UC Berkeley ($9,748/year) Cal State Northridge ($195/unit)

12. CVHS Website Information only Downloadable handouts Not a crutch! I expect my students to write down their homework when they are in my classroom It is their job to learn to be responsible

13. How to Contact Mr. Hall Email ghall@gusd.net Phone 818/249-5871 x2312 Website www.cvhsfalcons.com/hall

14. Please take a Post-It from the front board to help out with classroom needs and wishes! I would really appreciate it! Thank you for your help!

15. ANY QUESTIONS?

16. Thanks for coming tonight!