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Advanced Placement United States History (Grunder)
Textbooks:
A People and A Nation, Norton, et al
United States History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination, John J. Newman
Class Activities
Teacher presentations & Discussion Essays/DBQ Student Presentations Class work; Homework Group Work Projects
Grading Policies
1. Your grade will be based on points earned in three weighted categories:
Homework (20%) will be assigned on a regular basis and collected/scored at random.
Examinations (40%) Quiz and test topics include class lectures, readings, and homework. Students should review all assigned work at least once before coming to the next class in preparation for a quiz.
Tests will be based primarily upon the Norton text and classroom lectures. Together tests and quizzes will measure each student’s factual knowledge, breadth of preparation, and knowledge-based analytical skills.
Writings (40%) Essays, papers, and DBQs will be completed throughout the year. Essay questions are designed to make it possible for students to demonstrate the mastery of historical interpretation and their ability to express their views and knowledge in writing. Essay and DBQ questions will provide critical practice for the AP Exam in May.
2. The evaluation of all student work will be based upon points within each weighted category. Grade updates will be distributed weekly throughout the quarter. The following scale will apply to your average:
90 – 100 = A, 80 – 89 = B, 70 – 79 = C, 60 – 69 = D. This scale may be adjusted at the end of each quarter.
3. You are responsible for any assignments missed due to class absence for any reason. Make-up work will be accepted up to the number of days of excused absence, for full credit. Make-up work for unexcused absences will be accepted as being late.
4. All work is to be completed before the beginning of class on the day due. Late work will be accepted (a 20% penalty is assessed for each day late). Students who have an excused early dismissal or school-sponsored field trip are expected to turn in assignments before they leave for the trip; otherwise, work will be penalized for being late. Minimum credit will be granted for work completed and turned in more than four days late.
5. Plagiarism or cheating of any kind will result in a zero for the work involved, for all involved. The appropriate school personnel will be notified.
6. The use of cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices during an in-class examination or writing will result in a zero on that activity. It is expected that students will resist the temptation to use any electronic device during any class period. Repeated use of electronic devices may result in disciplinary action being taken.
7. All work must have your name on it. No name, no credit, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Makeup Examinations/Writings: In cases of excused absence, students have two make-up days in which to complete the missed work. Makeup work will be administered on Tuesdays (Help Night) after school.
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