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Course Description:
Course Description:
Advanced Placement United States History is a college level course designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory university US history course. The course provides an all-encompassing overview of American history from the pre-Columbian period through to the present “…in line with college and university US history survey courses’ increased focus on early and recent American history and decreased emphasis on other areas….” (Advanced Placement US History Course and Exam Description, p. 5) The course requires students to read, study and understand at least 30 pages of text per week in addition to completing other assignments.
The course is divided into nine distinct periods that are divided by commonly accepted turning points in US History:
Semester 1
Period 1: 1491 – 1607
Period 2: 1607 – 1754
Period 3: 1754 – 1800
Period 4: 1800 – 1848
Period 5: 1844 – 1877
Semester 2
Period 6: 1865 – 1898
Period 7: 1890 – 1945
Period 8: 1945 – 1980
Period 9: 1980 – Present
Textbook:
Henretta, James A. et al. America’s History. New York: Bedford St. Martin’s, 2014.
Required Materials:
Students must bring their chrome books and pens and pencils class daily.
Book Fines:
School supplied learning materials have risen drastically. If a student fails to return in usable condition any text or support materials a replacement fee will be assigned. Replacement text average $100 to $150 per title and supplemental titles range from $26 to $40 each.
Grading:
Quarterly grades will be composed of a combination of classwork, homework, unit tests, quizzes, papers, projects, etc. The final grade for the year is composed of the four quarter grades and the US History & Government Regents Exam.
This is the grading system that has been designated to be utilized by the Board of Education.
Alpha Grade Numerical Conversion Quality Points
A+ ≥97 4.4
A 93 - 96 4.0
A- 90 - 92 3.6
B+ 87 - 89 3.3
B 83 - 86 3.0
B- 80 - 82 2.6
C+ 77 - 79 2.3
C 73 - 76 2.0
C- 70 - 72 1.6
D+ 67 - 69 1.3
D 65 - 66 1.0
F(PC) 55-64 0.6
F ≤ 54 0.0
Students who miss an assessment due to a legal absence must make it up within THREE (3) days of their return to class.
Class Social Rules:
Keep your mask on in class.
Be polite and be patient. Respect for other students and your teacher is required.
Be prompt. Be inside the classroom before the bell rings and be ready to work.
Be productive. Participate in class and
Be prepared. A calendar of assignments will be provided on a weekly basis. Students are expected to plan ahead and complete assignments punctually in order to receive an optimal grade.
Class Technology Rules:
Silence or shut off cell phones and other personal devices in class
Remove headphones or earbuds in class.
Close the lid of the chrome book when your attention is required. Multitasking is a myth.
Do not engage in tasks unrelated to class (i.e. email, tweeting, gaming).
Don't take photos or videos of others without their permission. Don't share or post pictures or video of others without their knowledge or permission.
School disciplinary policy will be followed exactly and when necessary, I will contact your parents or guardians.
Extra help is always available by appointment.
Extra help is always available by appointment.
AP exam review will begin in March.
Student Requests for Schedule Changes:
A student’s selection of specific courses involves a commitment to those subjects. It also involves factors such as staffing and classroom usage that have cost implications. Consequently, a student should consider withdrawing from a course only for the most serious academic and personal reasons. It is necessary for students considering a schedule change to consult with their parent/guardian, teacher and guidance counselor. The procedure that students must follow to request a schedule change is outlined in the student agenda.
THE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO OVERRIDE A FINAL/QUARTER GRADE IF, BASED UPON THE INSTRUCTOR’S REVIEW OF THE STUDENT’S WORK, THE STUDENT HAS NOT ACHIEVED MASTERY OF THE SUBJECT MATTER.
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