AP U.S. GOVERNMENT Mark Honig Yorba Linda High School

Summer Assignment What you need: What you need: AP US Government Textbook AP US Government Textbook Pencil/Pen Pencil/Pen Paper Paper

Summer Assignment Read Chapters 2, 12, 13 Read Chapters 2, 12, 13 Outline the Chapters Outline the Chapters Must be handwritten; MAY NOT BE TYPED Must be handwritten; MAY NOT BE TYPED Do not just write down the bold words Do not just write down the bold words Write down the specific details and examples Write down the specific details and examples Summer Assignment Test – First day of Class Summer Assignment Test – First day of Class You may use your notes You may use your notes

AP U.S. Government Constitution Constitution Federalism Federalism Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Civil Rights/Civil Liberties Political Socialization Political Socialization Linkage Institutions Linkage Institutions Media/Interest Groups Media/Interest Groups Political Parties/Campaigns Political Parties/Campaigns Government Institutions Government Institutions Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Bureaucracy Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Bureaucracy

STUDENTS PARENTSTEACHERS SUCCESS

Expectations - Students Show up prepared to work everyday Show up prepared to work everyday Have a GREAT attitude Have a GREAT attitude Complete all assigned reading Complete all assigned reading Review your notes EVERY NIGHT for minutes Review your notes EVERY NIGHT for minutes Take advantage of opportunities to master the subject outside of regular class hours Take advantage of opportunities to master the subject outside of regular class hours

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

Parent Expectations Subscribe to my teacher website Subscribe to my teacher website Ask your son/daughter questions Ask your son/daughter questions Give them positive feedback when warranted and a kick in the butt when necessary Give them positive feedback when warranted and a kick in the butt when necessary

Grades Approximately 95% of your grade is based on quizzes and exams Approximately 95% of your grade is based on quizzes and exams 25% of that is based on quizzes in which you get to use your own handwritten notes 25% of that is based on quizzes in which you get to use your own handwritten notes Approximately 5% of your grade is based on participation/attendance Approximately 5% of your grade is based on participation/attendance Attending class regularly demonstrably increases your chances of being successful on the other 95% of your grade Attending class regularly demonstrably increases your chances of being successful on the other 95% of your grade