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APUSH

APUSH. 2011-2012. What is this class?. College level survey course covering United States History from pre-Columbian times through today Goals: Prepare you for the S.O.L exam Prepare you for the Advanced Placement exam Give you adequate practice in handling college level work. Expectations.

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APUSH

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  1. APUSH 2011-2012

  2. What is this class? • College level survey course covering United States History from pre-Columbian times through today • Goals: • Prepare you for the S.O.L exam • Prepare you for the Advanced Placement exam • Give you adequate practice in handling college level work

  3. Expectations • Supplies/ Requirements • Binder • At least 3” • Dividers (at least five) • Ids, Notes, Writing, Chapter work, Quizzes/tests • Study Supplies • Review guides • Barron’s AP US Exam Review • AMSCO • Attendance • Regular attendance is CRUCIAL • Missed classes = lower grade • Make-up work • PowerPoint's and Id lists on class website • Any work not on the website is located in the A.P. missed-work bin • Missed work is due the NEXT class, any work that can be e-mailed is due on the original due date • You have approximately one week to make up any missed tests and quizzes

  4. Grading Policy • Enrichment Opportunity • Students have two opportunities to improve grade throughout quarter. NOT extra credit, enrichment. • Each quarter at least two books will be offered for you to choose from. • Choose one book, read, and you will be assessed by and Oral test during a pre-determined Flex period. • If you “pass” you will be able to add one % point to your quarter grade. • A list of books and test dates will be posted on-line each quarter. • Quiz Corrections • you have until the day of the exam to complete • Must be completed in my classroom • Can earn .25% back for each incorrect question • Department wide: • 75% major assessments • Tests – 30% • Quizzes- 20% • Writing- 25% • 25% minor assessments • Classwork- 10% • Homework – 15% • Breakdown: • Tests • Unit tests • Usually 2 per quarter • Quizzes • One every chapter • Id quizzes every 2-3 chapters • Writing • DBQs, Free Response • Projects • Debates, research projects, etc.

  5. Class Rules • Expectations • BE ON TIME • Bring your binder, books can stay at home • NO cell phones on • MP3/ Ipods allowed at my discretion • Food and drink allowed unless you lose the privilege • Respect the room, furniture and my possessions • Work not legible = no credit • No printing before class • No agenda= no pass • No leaving first 20 mins and last 20 mins of class

  6. Day-to- Day • Homework • Chapter Ids • Due for each chapter, importance is SIGNIFICANCE!! • See me for help if needed!!! • Binder • Must be kept in order • Will be collected for a grade • Checked sporadically • Notes • Print out PowerPoint's • Must take out notes IN CLASS

  7. Questions • Website • http://cmsweb1.lcps.org/bwhs/site/ • E-mail me!!! • Alecia.durner@lcps.org • School e-mail • aleciacamerine@yahoo.com • Personal e-mail • Best bet at night and on weekends

  8. Is History True? • World is flat? • Columbus discovered America? • History is evolving constantly!!!!!! • What is a historian’s job? • Research evidence • Use scientific method to come to conclusion • Back with facts and evidence!!!!

  9. Who is your favorite President?

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