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Welcome to the 2012-13 Pennsbury High School Back to School Night!

Welcome to the 2012-13 Pennsbury High School Back to School Night!. Please take a handout and a web and fill out the web about your child. Mr. Raymond Short AP European History 215-949-6780 x72257 rshort@pennsbury.k12.pa.us. Who is Mr. Short?. Pennsbury High School – 1993

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Welcome to the 2012-13 Pennsbury High School Back to School Night!

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  1. Welcome to the 2012-13 Pennsbury High School Back to School Night! Please take a handoutand a web and fill out the web about your child. Mr. Raymond Short AP European History 215-949-6780 x72257 rshort@pennsbury.k12.pa.us

  2. Who is Mr. Short? • Pennsbury High School – 1993 • Penn State (BS)– 1997 • Upper Dublin and Neshaminy High School Social Studies Dept/Coach – 1998-2000/2011 • Pennsbury High School – Social Studies Dept – 2001-Present • Dept Chairman – 2004-Present • Gratz College (MA) – 2007

  3. What are the Benefits of Taking AP European History? • Pennsbury’s best and brightest • Helpful in college admission process • Preparation for college-level work • Opportunity to learn new, effective study strategies • “Euro is everywhere.” • SAVES MONEY WHEN THEY EARN COLLEGE CREDIT!!!!

  4. What Will My Child Learn in AP European History? • Industrial Revolution and • Industrial Society • Early 19th Century Ideologies & • Upheavals • Nationalism • Imperialism • World War I • Age of Anxiety • Totalitarianism and World War II • Cold War • Post-Cold War • The Middle Ages • The Renaissance   • The Reformation • Religious Wars and Expansion   • Western Absolutism and Constitutionalism • Eastern Absolutism • Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment • 18th Century Economic & Social History   • French Revolution

  5. What Textbooks Do You Use? ↑ Students may want to purchase their own copy of this one!

  6. What Should I Expect From AP Euro? • First true academic challenge • 600 years of history of 22 countries in 87 teaching days • 50-100 pages of reading a week • Huge emphasis on writing – it is 50% of AP test score • Document Based Questions (DBQs) • Free Response Questions (FRQs) • Time testing and writing to reflect College Board standards • Dramatic improvement throughout the semester

  7. How do the Students Do?

  8. How Can I Help My Child? • Ensure (s)he is here every day • Encourage him/her to seek extra help • Ensure a distraction-free study environment • Encourage time management and planning ahead • Emphasize effective study skills: • Study groups!!! • Creating physical or digital flash cards (quizlet.com) • Use study guide questions provided • Creating graphic organizers • Using available textbook resources

  9. How Can I Help My Child?

  10. How Can I Reach Mr. Short and/or Check in on My Child? • Email is the best way to reach me • Periodic mass emails • SmartWeb Parent Portal • My Pennsbury website

  11. When is the College Board Test? • Wednesday, May 15, 12:00-4:00 • 80 Multiple Choice Question in 55 minutes • One DBQ in 60 minutes • Two FRQs in 70 minutes • $89 per test • Registration windows in December and March

  12. What Happens From January Until May? • EOP & After School Review Sessions • My door is always open!!

  13. I’m looking forward to a great semester! Please contact me with any questions!!!

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