Welcome to Back to School Night

AP World History*Do Now: Please sign-in! Target Objective: I will be able to identify general routines, expectations, and atmosphere of the AP classroom and by listening to an introductory power point.

AGENDA: Welcome!!! Power Point Presentation Q/A

HOMEWORK:Have a great night!

Before the Course Overview….Google Classroom: JOIN!AP Period 1-2

Class code:

144raf

AP Period 3-4

Class code:

q5m67a

APWH Survey: Challenge Accepted! Congratulations & Welcome!

Meant to clarify the demands

Help you know what is expected

Help shape priorities

Confirm your commitment

Yes No

We took the survey in class…

Page 3, Reference packet

If you answered “yes” honestly to AT LEAST 10 of the questions, you are ready to succeed in APWH.

If not, we need to talk!

What is the difference between AP and non-AP History courses?

Academic/ Regular WH AP

More direct instruction HW assigned regularly

collected for a grade

Course resembles traditional H.S. classes

NO college credit NO end-of-year exam

Teacher is facilitator HW assigned but not

always collected Expected to always be

done May be tested on material

NOT specifically covered in class

College-level text May receive college

credit via AP Exam

Course Description – page 6 This is a survey of world history. It is

organized into units that begin with pre-history and progress through the early 21st century/ modern day.

In studying history, students will learn the geography of the world’s regions.

They will also begin to develop a cultural understanding through the social sciences of economics, political science, anthropology, and sociology.

A special effort will be made to connect history to current issues and events.

The goal is to enhance students’ awareness of the world and its complexity.

Grading Policy

Evaluations = 50% At least two per quarter Tests – M/C, written or combo; vocab;

projects Assessments = 40%

Chapter packets Content-based quizzes

Practice = 10% HW CW

Class Expectations/ Routine Check board upon entering – copy

target/ “do now” Sign-up for Remind! Check out google classroom. You are responsible for work /

content missed.

Supplies

History binder Text Pen Colored pencils Highlighters Post-its #2 pencils Decent eraser(s)

Recap…aka: did we hit our target? Who should take AP?

Survey: what as the purpose? What is the grading policy? What is the general daily routine? What supplies are needed? What is the HW? Hit or miss? Anything else?!