Mark Honig mhonig@pylusd.org Yorba Linda High School 2014-2015 AP U.S. GOVERNMENT Mark Honig mhonig@pylusd.org Yorba Linda High School 2014-2015

Summer Assignment Read Hardball by Chris Matthews (Revised and Updated version) http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hardball- chris-matthews/1112397926?ean=9780684845593 Written work Found online at my YLHS Teacher Website

STUDENTS SUCCESS PARENTS TEACHERS

Expectations - Students Show up prepared to work everyday Notebook Pencils/Blue or Black Pens Highlighter Black Sharpie Have a GREAT attitude Complete all assigned reading See Calendar online at my YLHS Teacher Website Review your notes AT LEAST 3x each week for 15-30 minutes Take advantage of opportunities to master the subject outside of regular class hours

Mr. Honig Prepare you for the AP Exam Support you in your efforts to succeed in the class Offer plenty of opportunities for mastering the subject outside of regular class hours Early morning help Opportunities to review all quizzes/exams AP Exam Review Sessions

Parent Expectations Subscribe to my teacher website Ask your son/daughter questions – i.e., discuss politics with them Give them positive feedback when warranted and a kick in the butt when necessary Keep them focused on the calendar

Grades Grades are based on the following: Summer Assignment Chapter Exams FRQs Final US Supreme Court Case Briefs Participation Two Week Review Period/Final Project Extra Credit Review Book Annotations AP Review Sessions Court Cases

Grades Continued… SCALE: 85% and above A 78% - 84.99% B 68% – 77.99% C 57.99% and below F If you focus on mastering the material and passing the AP Exam in May, I promise you your grade will take care of itself. I do not grade on a curve on assignments/exams, as my curve is reflected in the grading scale