AP Seminar students will complete a number of performance tasks to demonstrate their skills in critical thinking, research, and communication. Here are some examples of performance tasks in the course:
-Individual Research-Based Essay: Students choose a topic and conduct in-depth research to develop a well-supported argument or analysis. They write an essay presenting their findings and supporting evidence, requiring research skills, critical thinking, and effective writing.
-Individual Presentation and Defense: Students give an individual presentation on a topic of their choice. They must effectively communicate their ideas and defend their position using logical reasoning and evidence. This task allows students to showcase their public speaking skills, critical thinking, and ability to articulate their thoughts.
-Collaborative Discussion: Students engage in a structured conversation with their classmates and teacher to analyze and evaluate different perspectives on a given issue or problem. This task requires active listening, contribution to the discussion, and critical analysis of ideas.
-Team Project and Presentation: Students work in teams to research and analyze a complex issue or problem. They then present their findings and recommendations to their classmates and teacher. This task requires collaboration, research, and effective communication.
AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, individually and as a team. AP Seminar aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate texts with accuracy and precision to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments.
Google Classroom:
Missed assignments can be located on Google Classroom. Assignments will be uploaded weekly. If a student is absent, they need to refer to Google Classroom for missed assignments. After referring to Google Classroom, the student may ask the teacher for further instructions regarding assignment(s).
ATTENDANCE/MAKEUP POLICY
Students are expected to be at school daily. If you are absent, unexcused or excused, you have three days to make arrangements with the teacher to make up work missed. The due date will be at the teacher's discretion. Until the assignment is graded, a zero will be recorded in the grade book. Per district policy, students who are absent more than 7 days within a semester possibly may not earn credit for the course.
REMEDIATION/RETEST POLICY
Students are encouraged to ask for any extra help he or she may need. I am available by appointment. A student is allowed to retake any assessment but
only one assessment during a 9-week grading cycle. To retest, a student must attend a review work session(s) and/or complete remedial assignments prior
to the retake.
Statement on Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else’s words or ideas and using them as your own. It may be done intentionally, or because of carelessness. Generally, if the information or ideas was borrowed from an outside source, and is not common knowledge, you must cite the source in the body of your paper and provide bibliographic information. This is true for paraphrased, summarized, or quoted material. In addition, you must use quotation marks when taking an author’s phrases or statements directly from the text. Handing in work that another student, friend, or relative writes or that can be found on an electronic source (the internet) is also considered plagiarism. All forms of plagiarism, regardless of intent, will result in no credit for that assignment.