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Welcome to Mr. Andy Christovich's Advanced Placement Human Geography course! Join a challenging program, earn college credit, and get prepared for the AP test on May 18th. Find resources, study materials, and more to succeed in this exciting class. Contact Mr. Christovich via email or phone for any questions or concerns. Let's embark on a journey of learning and exploration in the world of geography!
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Welcome to open house!! Mr. Christovich Advanced Placement Human Geography
Who I am… • Mr. Andy Christovich • 5th year at Paxon School for Advanced Studies • Lifelong Jacksonville resident (almost) • I have kids in public school • Active in the community/coaching • Happy you are here!!
What I teach… • Advanced Placement Human Geography!! • What is “AP Human Geography”? • What are the benefits of the Advanced Placement program? • When is the Advanced Placement test? • Questions!?—email me or check out college board website.
What is “AP HUG”?(NOT Human Anatomy) • The AP Human Geography course emphasizes the importance of geography as a field of inquiry. • The course introduces students to the importance of spatial organization---the location of places, people and events, and the interconnectedness between them. • Gives students an understanding of human life on Earth.
What are the benefits of the Advanced Placement program? • Challenging!! • Demonstrates college readiness! • Earn college credit!
When is the Advanced Placement test? • The test is Friday, May 18th at 8 a.m. • There is no cost to you. • All students are expected to take the exam.
what to expect… • Rituals and routines • School rules • Classroom rules • Materials • Textbooks • Notebooks • Student Evaluations • Grading policy • Quizzes and Tests • Make-up Policy
Helping your scholar succeed • Ask them about their studies! • Resources • FOCUS • DCPS website (www.duvalschools.org) • Paxon SAS website (www.duvalschools.org/psas) • OneView • Collegeboard.org • AP study materials (Amazon.com) • My website (www.christovichhumangeography.weebly.com) • Schedule a conference • PTSA/volunteering
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS! In my class, if a student does exactly what I ask them to do, in a timely manner, to the best of their ability, they will be successful.
Contact me • At school: (904) 693-7583 EXT. 181 • Via e-mail: christovia1@duvalschools.org
My goal for your student: “To be on the college campus of their choice, with little or no financial burden.”