Transit Tech High School
AP United States History
Miss Butcher
Email: transithistory@hotmail.com
Website/blog: http://msbutcher.edublogs.org/
Email: bbutche2@schools.nyc.gov
Welcome to AP United States History. We will follow the basic outline listed below:
Unit I: European Exploration and Colonization of the Americas 3 weeks
Unit II: A Nation is created 5 weeks
Unit III: Experiments in Government 5 weeks
Unit IV: Life in the New Nation 10 weeks
Unit V: Division and Reunion 5 weeks
Unit VI: An Industrial Society 5 weeks
Unit VII: The United States as an Independent Nation in an
increasingly Interdependent World 2 weeks
Unit VIII: The United States between the Wars 4 weeks
Unit IX: The United States Assumes Worldwide Responsibilities 5 weeks
Unit X: The Changing Nature of the American People from
World War II to the Present 4 weeks
AP Review 4 weeks
We will use the chapters in the textbook, supplemental materials, to cover the subjects listed. This list is basically a copy of the outline distributed by the College Board. We will cover all the topics listed.
Classroom Expectations:
1.) No cell phones or iPods or other electronic devices permitted.
2.) Show respect for yourself, for others, and for our school.
3.) Be seated and ready to learn when the bell rings.
4.) Leave all food and drink (except water) outside.
5.) Demonstrate a positive attitude every day.
6.) Participation is strongly encouraged and part of the grade.
7.) Enjoy the class!
Materials:
1.) Notebook for homework
2.) Ink Pens and Pencils
3.) Three-ring Binder w/ Dividers (Essential for Review)
4.) Your Textbook & Appropriate Materials – Every Day!
5.) Notebook for note taking
Book(s) Recommended:
5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History by Stephen Armstrong, Edward McBride. This can be obtained at Barnes and Noble.
Make-Up Policy and Tardy Policy:
Students absent from class are responsible for meeting with me at an appropriate time concerning any assignment, test, etc… missed. It is the responsibility of the absent student to obtain all missed work and assignments when they are absent. This information will be on the website/blog. http://msbutcher.edublogs.org/ Students must hand in a doctor’s note or a note from their parent with contact information if they are absent. Material that was known about in advance and due on the missed day will be due on the day of return, no extension of deadlines or tests in this instance.
Assignments:
Homework is due at the end of the week unless otherwise specified. Homework and projects will be available on the website http://msbutcher.edublogs.org/ Homework and projects/ assignments must be handed in during class time only. If you are absent on the day the project/assignment is to be handed in it must be emailed to me no later than the end of the class period. Daily work will not be accepted late. All work is to be handed in during class…No Exceptions. I will not be taking work from students outside of the classroom. In the event that students are late for class they must bring a note from their parent with the contact information of the parent. Quizzes will usually occur on a daily basis. They are over the nightly reading and you may use notes.
Remember: Each of you is ultimately responsible for your own learning. I will attempt to provide an environment and experiences that facilitate the process. Please arrange to meet with me before school, at lunch, or after school if you have any questions or need additional assistance with the class.
Are you up for the challenge?
