1. Welcome to Back to School Night!!
Mrs. Tara Domanich
- AP US History

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
Course Content and Curriculum
Class Expectations
Advanced Placement
Term Paper
Technology
Classroom Policies and Grades
Questions and Summary

3. Course Content and Curriculum
All of US I and US II material
Pre-Columbian Societies to 21st Century
Emphasis on Historical Thinking Skills and Historical Writing Skills
Essays, primary and secondary source readings, document analysis, Seminars, group work, debates, direct instruction
This is a rigorous class!

4. I Expect Students To: Be RESPONSIBLE Be RESPECTFUL Be PROACTIVE
Be ORGANIZED
Be ENGAGED
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Always aim for EXCELLENCE- even if they fall short of their goal, they will still be GREAT!

5. Advanced Placement $93 per exam; Scored 1-5
The AP US History Exam is Friday May 5!! 219 days to go!!
$93 per exam; Scored 1-5
Multiple Choice; Short Answer; Long Essay Question; Document-Based Essay Question
Use the College Board website and Study Island website to prepare
Start preparing now

6. Term Paper
Junior year gradation requirement to complete and pass the term paper.
10-12 pages
Focus must be on US History between 1900 and approximately 2001.
Research and paper will be done outside of class.
Available after school to assist with the paper.

7. Technology Students will be using: Class website Google Docs Remind
Turnitin.com
Databases for research
College Board website
Study Island website

8. Class Policies and Grading
Class procedures, rules, and grading information can be found in the Welcome Packet, which is on the class website and on your handout.
If you have any questions about any of these policies please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

9. Questions and Summary
Thank you all for coming this evening! I am looking forward to a wonderful year!
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Have a great rest of your evening!!