AP U.S. History General Policies 2002-2003
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Grades: Grades will be based on a % of total points.
A+ = 96+ A = 95.9 91 A- = 90.9 - 90
B+ = 89.9-88 B = 87.9 - 81 B- = 80.9 - 80
C+ = 79.9-78 C = 77.9 - 71 C- = 70.9 - 70
D+ = 69.9 D = 67.9 - 61 D- = 60.9 - 60
F = 59.9 and below
Identification: (These will be taken from your study
guides)
These are due every week. Note: These must be handwritten
not typed.
(0-10 points per chapter: depending on thoroughness and accuracy).
Chapter Notes: For all chapters you will be required to takes notes on sections I do not cover in class. I do not mind the format that you use: Cornell, mind maps, Stanford etc. (Minimum length; 3 pages per chapter) (0-20 points possible, depending on 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
Tests:
· There will be 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.
If you have a computer with internet access here are some sites that you will find helpful. Most of these sites have practice exams.
The AP Exam
It is expected that students taking AP US history will take
the AP exam, which takes place sometime in May. Information concerning
the exam may be found at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/ Special
Note: Only students taking the exam will receive a grade based
on a five point scale. Please refer to the Helix Student manual
for more information concerning this policy.
Class Expectations/Policies/Syllabus/Summer Assignment/Calendars/Home
email: rsutton@helixcharter.net