Margaret Rider

World Studies

I have been teaching in the Social Studies department at Hillside Jr. High since 1998. I currently teach World Studies 8 and US History 9. We work through our material with notes, lecture, class discussion, projects, group work and video.

Students will have homework in social studies this year. You can expect homework 2-3 times a week. Students will need to finish up class work, prepare for unit exams and work on unit study guides.

The Boise School district has an amazing website with very useful information. You can find out about the district as well as information about Hillside Jr. High. Please take time to view the curriculum; we have detailed information for all classes.

I communicate through email and over the phone. Please feel free to contact me at anytime.

I was born in Boise, Idaho and I am a product of the Boise School District I graduated from California Lutheran University in 1996 with a BA in Social Sciences. I attended Boise State University and graduated in 2000 with a masters in Curriculum and Instruction. In 2007 I graduated from the University of Idaho with a second masters degree in Educational Leadership. I am excited about education, I believe Hillside Junior High is an exceptional building for learning. I am honored to be part of the faculty here.

To contact me please use the following email convention: firstname.lastname@boiseschools.org
or telephone the school: (208) 854-5120