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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT

Prepare for success in AP U.S. Government with summer reading, assignments, and online resources. Follow guidelines for students, parents, and grading policies.

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AP U.S. GOVERNMENT

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  1. AP U.S. GOVERNMENT Mark Honig mhonig@pylusd.org Yorba Linda High School 2014-2015

  2. Summer Assignment • Read Hardball by Chris Matthews (Revised and Updated version) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hardball-chris-matthews/1112397926?ean=9780684845593 • Written work • Found online at my YLHS Teacher Website

  3. STUDENTS SUCCESS PARENTS TEACHERS

  4. Expectations - Students • Show up prepared to work everyday • Notebook • Pencils/Blue or Black Pens • Highlighter • Black Sharpie • Have a GREAT attitude • Complete all assigned reading • See Calendar online at my YLHS Teacher Website • Review your notes AT LEAST 3x each week for 15-30 minutes • Take advantage of opportunities to master the subject outside of regular class hours

  5. Mr. Honig • Prepare you for the AP Exam • Support you in your efforts to succeed in the class • Offer plenty of opportunities for mastering the subject outside of regular class hours • Early morning help • Opportunities to review all quizzes/exams • AP Exam Review Sessions

  6. Parent Expectations • Subscribe to my teacher website • Ask your son/daughter questions – i.e., discuss politics with them • Give them positive feedback when warranted and a kick in the butt when necessary • Keep them focused on the calendar

  7. Grades • Grades are based on the following: • Summer Assignment • Chapter Exams • FRQs • Final • US Supreme Court Case Briefs • Participation • Two Week Review Period/Final Project • Extra Credit • Review Book Annotations • AP Review Sessions • Court Cases

  8. Grades Continued… SCALE: 85% and above A 78% - 84.99% B 68% – 77.99% C 58% - 67.99% D 57.99% and below F • If you focus on mastering the material and passing the AP Exam in May, I promise you your grade will take care of itself. • I do not grade on a curve on assignments/exams, as my curve is reflected in the grading scale

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