Advanced Placement United States History Instructor: Scott McAuley

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

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

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

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)