Welcome AP US History parents and students. My name is Michael Hjort (pronounced Yacht) and I will be starting my 22nd year teaching AP US History along with being a AP US History Early Table Reader (ask me what that is) and AP Consultant (ask about this too). The last TWO years we have had over a 90% pass rate in APUSH (93.0% in 2025) and I only want to increase that as we progress. I'm the coach of the Rouse Golf team so I will be missing some classes (especially in the month of MARCH), but I have recorded all of my lectures (day by day) and have many other videos to help my students be successful when I might not be in class. I usually tell my AP US History students that I'm a trained professional and I can almost promise my students that if they do what I tell them they will be successful in my class and on the Test May 8, 2026. YOU must realize this is a partnership and YOU are taking the test and YOU need to do the work. There are many times when you will might fall, but failing is when you don't get back up. I will help you as much as possible and please don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions. Most of my information will be posted in Google Classroom (see below), but I will use this site to give you other sites which you can use to help better prepare for the AP US History exam. I look forward to working with you this year. Just remember, Don't Be A Lazy 1 and you will do fine!
AP US History Course and Exam Description (These are the 9 Units outlined by the College Board which we will be going through this year)
You should be checking the AP US History Course and Exam Description periodically throughout the year as we proceed through AP US History. These are your STANDARDS and what you will be TESTED on in May!!!
Google Classroom Codes:
3rd Period: 4otyjuq2
5th Period: v3ev465y
3rd Period: JZW7DR
5th Period: 2LJA9G
Coach Hjort's Contact
Email: michael.hjort@leanderisd.org
Work: 512-570-2000
Tutorial Times:
Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 8:00am
Wednesday and Friday: 3:35pm - 5pm