AP U.S. History General Policies 2000-2001

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Grades:

Grades will be based on a % of total points.

A+ = 95%+	A = 94 - 90	A- = 89.5 - 89.9
B+ = 88.4	B = 88.3 - 80	B- = 79.5 - 79.9
C+ = 78.4	C = 78.3 - 70	C- = 69.5 - 69.9
D+ = 68.4	D = 68.3 - 60	D- = 59.5 - 59.9
F = 59.4 and below

Identification: (taken from your study guides) These are due every week. Note: These must be handwritten not typed. (0-10 points/chapter depending and thoroughness and accuracy).

Chapter Notes:

For all chapters, you will be required to takes notes as you read. I do not mind the format that you use: Cornell, mind maps, Stanford etc. I would pay particular attention to areas, of the chapter we do not cover in class. (Minimum length, 3 pages per chapter) (0-30 points possible, depending and thoroughness and accuracy)

Class Binder: (Note: This is mandatory)

I will not accept work not in a binder and organized by chapter. Your binder must be reserved for use of this class only. Each individual chapter must be clearly labeled. In other words put dividers into your binder by chapter. Into this binder you must put the following, in this order . . .

1. Identification

2. Chapter notes you have taken on your own from the book

3. Chapter notes from my lectures

4. Chapter reading material if given

This binder will serve as a guide for the AP Test in May and/or for my Final.

Exams:

• We will take a test, every chapter, unless otherwise noted.
• The Midterm may be cumulative
• The Final will be cumulative
• For each chapter there will be at least three essays you must prepare for.

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