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Rio Linda High School

Social Science

Welcome

Welcome

Welcome to the Rio Linda High School History Department. The department offers World History (10th), US History (11th), AP World History (10th ), AP US History (11th), Psychology, Economics (12th), and Government (12th). We'd like you to meet the History department instructors and get to know them a bit.....  
 
  • Larry Bibayoff: Econ, Government, and World History, 
  • Matthew Bussone:  US history, Dept chair 
  • Jelena Williamson: AP gov, AP econ,  
  • Adam Webb: AP US History and World History 
  • Clay Schubert: AP World, AP Psych, and World History 
  • AJ Singh: Ethnic Studies and World History 
  • Elizabeth Szabo: World and US History 
  • Chris Watson:  Ag History  and Government 
 
If you are looking for a specific instructor/course, please look in the staff directory for links to the instructor's pages.
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Expectations of the History Social Science Department 

Expectations of the History Social Science Department 

The Rio Linda High School Social Science Department believes that all students can achieve at high levels. We offer a robust and diverse program that includes activities, projects, and speakers. The courses are designed around the California State standards. They are all college prep courses. To support high achievement, the department expects students will: 
  • Write (essays, short answers, DBQ's --document-based questions) 
  • Read their texts outside of class
  • Become informed about the world and events around them
  • Address all parts of the assigned tasks
  • Use their own words in writing/projects and avoid plagiarism
  • Engage in civic participation and learn how their decisions affect the world around them
  • Follow directions and stay engaged in classes
 
Instructors will:
  • Stay current on research and methodology in the Social Sciences
  • Work to provide a safe environment for the exploration of ideas and concepts central to Social Sciences
  • Grade and return assignments in a timely manner
  • Communicate with parents and guardians regarding progress and content via School Loop, phone and email.
  • Make themselves available for extra help as necessary