AP United States History

Course Overview

Advanced Placement U.S. History is a college-level introductory course that examines the nations’ political, diplomatic, intellectual, cultural, social, and economic history from 1491 to the present. A variety of instructional approaches are employed and a college-level textbook is supplemented by primary and secondary sources.

Grade Break down:

60% Major

25% Daily work / Quizzes

15% Participation

Back to School Video!

For more information feel free to read the syllabus or reach out to me directly through email.

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Movie on 9-1-20 at 8.11 PM.mov

Class Calendar

Required Class Materials

1. You are required to bring your fully charged iPad with you to class every day.

2. Writing utensils: Pencils and black or blue-black pens

3. Organizational folder for handouts

4. Box of tissues


Google Classroom

Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.