1. Advanced Placement United States History Instructor: Scott McAuley

2. Communication Email - mcauleys@gcufsd.net Email - mcauleys@gcufsd.net Twitter - @ mcauleyapush Twitter - @ mcauleyapush Web - http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5774 Web - http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5774 http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5774

3. Grading Tests50% Tests50% Quizzes40% (2 lowest grades dropped) Quizzes40% (2 lowest grades dropped) Homework10% Homework10% All assignments can & should be made up

4. Grade Sheets Every 2-3 weeks Every 2-3 weeks Current grade Current grade Summary of all assignments to date Summary of all assignments to date 2 lowest quizzes dropped 2 lowest quizzes dropped Missed assignments must be made up Missed assignments must be made up

5. The AP Course College-level survey course in US history, therefore: Frequent, high-level reading Frequent, high-level reading Commitment essential Commitment essential Patience required Patience required

6. AP Exam May May 3 hours, 5 minutes 3 hours, 5 minutes Truly college level of difficulty Truly college level of difficulty Graded on 5 point scale (3+ passing) Graded on 5 point scale (3+ passing) 3+ qualifies for college credit (usually) 3+ qualifies for college credit (usually) GCHS – 90% passing rate (50% nationally) GCHS – 90% passing rate (50% nationally) All students must take AP Exam (also take Regents Exam in June) All students must take AP Exam (also take Regents Exam in June)