Welcome to the Social Studies Department
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The HPHS Social Studies Department seeks to prepare students for a pluralistic and information-rich world by strengthening students' knowledge and critical thinking skills in history and the social sciences, sharpening students' understanding of justice through a lens of equity, and supporting students' social and emotional well-being as they navigate the high school experience.
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Department Chair Administrative Assistant
Joseph Brysiewicz Janel Jacobs
224-765-2291 224-765-2180
jbrysiewicz@dist113.org JaJacobs@dist113.org