Class+Expectations

AP US History is a survey class designed to examine, analyze, and understand the events of American history from 1600-today. The class meets daily for 45 minutes. In addition to content lectures, students will use technology to create projects, participate in historical fiction literature circles, and collaborate with their classmates to draw conclusions about the forces of history and the impact of those forces on the people of America.

Expectations 1. Students should come prepared to read, write, and think each day. 2. Nightly reading and study is expected. 3. Pens, pencils, lots of paper, and a notebook should be brought to class each day. 4. My room is available to you all day for extra study time, use of computers, etc. Please take advantage of this. 5. Strong attendance is necessary for success. 6. Computer access is crucial. You must check your email on a daily basis.

Absence Policy 1. All work that was missed when you were out is due on your first day back(assuming that you only missed one day). 2. Tests and quizzes must be made up on the first day back to school. Before or after school or in study hall would all be fine. 3. Long term absences will be dealt with on an individual basis.