The Mercy
High School Honor
Pledge: "As a woman of Honor, I pledge that this work is my own".
AP US
History
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course will concentrate on having you gain an understanding patterns,
events
and trends of United States History from the Civil War to the present,
and is a
continuation of the course begun second semester sophomore year.
The
course is sanctioned by the College Board, and may result in college
credit,
depending on the policies of the individual university.
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Class
Requirements:
Materials:
Text – America’s History,
Henretta, Hinderaker, Edwards, Self (Bedford St. Martins); your iPad
(see iPad instructions
for use in class); a special Government folder or a
loose-leaf
binder with a separate government section for your tests/quizzes ; and
a folder.
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all Homework assignments- You
are expected to read assigned sections and complete
questions/worksheets/notes
that complement the reading before coming to class. Homework
and
class notes should be dated and labeled with the chapter title
and
section headings. It is a good idea to leave space within
your
homework notes/questions, to fill in key ideas and explanations
provided during
class discussion. We will finish approximately 1 chapter each week and
do
current events. Homework should be completed each night and
brought to
class, but it will be evaluated on the day of your chapter test unless
you are
otherwise notified. Although you may do your reading
questions/homework
terms, etc., on your iPad, you must print out a copy of your homework
for me to
evaluate on the day of a chapter test.
Participate
in Class- Your ideas, questions, and analysis of issues will make this
class
interesting. Class participation includes answering
questions, but
more importantly, asking thoughtful questions and sharing ideas
that
are on topic. Taking notes and being a good, respectful
listener
are a part of class participation. Class participation is
factored into your grade.
Essays
and other Writing Assignments- Written work, whether on
paper or
on-line, should follow Mercy Standards for form and neatness
and will
be counted as a quiz or test grade depending on the
assignment. All
essays written outside of class should be typed (12 point, Times New
Roman,
double spaced) Expect that you will be given both in- class
and at
home writing assignments.
Activities/Projects-
Projects and graded assignments will be assigned throughout the
semester. Projects will vary between group and individual
assignments and will count as a quiz or test grade depending on
requirements.
Tests/Quizzes-
It is a good idea to begin studying for tests and quizzes a few days
before the
test/quiz date. Expect to have a test for every chapter and
at least
1 quiz . The format of tests/quizzes will vary and may
include but
will not be limited to multiple choice, matching, short answer, and
essay
questions. Tests and quizzes will be based on textbook
reading,
homework, and class notes/discussion.
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All
students are required to take the AP US
History exam in May!
Grading System
If
you fail to turn in an assignment that is to be graded, it is recorded
as an
Incomplete or a 0 at teacher's discretion. Quizzes, tests, and
assignments are
graded on a point system. Your grades for the quarter are based
on your
tests, quizzes, homework, activities/projects, essays and the quality
and
consistency of your class participation.
Late Assignments:
Homework: Any missing or incomplete
homework is
due the following day between 8:00am and 8:15am and
will
receive a check or the equivalent of a C.
Graded
and Other Assignments: Assignments are due as assigned. If
you are sick the assignment is due the day you return. In
the event of an emergency or sudden,
serious or prolonged illness,
arrangements can be made with me to
accept the assignment without late penalty.
Absences:
If
you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to contact a
classmate. The
syllabus is a daily log of
material covered in class and homework. You are expected to keep up
with
assignments by checking the syllabus if you are at home.
Assignments
will be due on the date expected unless there are special
circumstances( see
above). I do not arrange make-up via e-mail. See me the day you return
to
schedule an appointment to make-up the assignment. You
should make
every effort to make up a test/quiz within 2 days of your return.
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Homework
Contact:
Student
contact name: _________________________
cell
phone:_____________
home
phone: ____________
email
address: _____________________________
Updated 9/4/2017
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