Welcome AP Language Students! Andrew C. Jackson (24th year) B.A. Adrian (’92); M.Ed. WSU (’97)

My web-site www.mrjacksonswebsite.weebly.com Students are expected to check this and/or their e-mail once a week for updates. Also includes a link to ParentConnect.

Twitter @12mrjackson This account is intended to promote positive interactions between students and myself. Please don’t use this as a forum for the “airing of grievances”. #benicetoeachother

Personal Reading Every day of class, we will start with independent silent reading. Please pick a book that you think that you will like. If you don’t like it, feel free to switch books.

Allen Park High School philosophy on AP Language: Mission Statement for AP Language and Composition: AP English Language and Composition is a college-level English class dedicated to helping all students find a path to college opportunity and success. This is the College Board’s mission statement from their web-site: http://www.collegeboard.com/about/association/careers/swf/missionStatement.swf

Rules and Grading Policy Highlights E-mail: jacksona@appublicschools.com School web-site: www.apps.k12.mi.us Voice mail: (313)-827-1200 3rd hour prep Before or after school by appointment

Two Simple Policies Be on time Be prepared to learn (The Allen Park Schools Code of Conduct is assumed—please see the whiteboard for common policies.)

Phones and restrooms Please do not use your electronic devices in this classroom unless you have permission from me. Please limit your restroom passes for emergencies only (3 per quarter—maximum). Please sign out before taking the pass.

What is AP Language? The equivalent of a freshman composition class in college Primarily non-fiction A possible way to earn college credit by taking the AP Language test A place to review for the SAT Test by using persuasive writing and authentic prompts

1st semester work Learning the language of AP Writing several timed and polished writings Reading and analyzing Brave New World (Huxley) and 1984 (Orwell) Power-point term presentation with a partner

2nd semester work More timed and polished papers Extensive review for the AP Language test in May Othello (Shakespeare) Rocket Boys (Hickam)* Independent reading of personal book (both semesters)

Textbook and materials Night Readings for Writers The New York Times, The Detroit News, The Detroit Free Press, in addition to various syndicated columnists Released AP Language Exams

Other points of emphasis: Relevant current articles are reviewed and analyzed regularly One Book, One School program Alignment of AP Language with the vision of APHS, i.e. encouraging the intellectual growth, creativity, self-discipline, democratic responsibility and physical and mental health Collins Writing Professional Interview Day

Question and Answer Thank you for selecting APLang., and contact me if you have any questions or concerns. My web-site has a lot of pertinent information, including lesson plans, biographical information, handouts, , assignments, and helpful links for reading and writing. Students have access to the computers throughout the school (5 in here)

Two of my favorite sayings: “Be quick, but don’t hurry.” John Wooden, basketball coach

Sayings, continued: “You may be whatever you resolve to be.” General Thomas J. (“Stonewall) Jackson