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

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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:

6. Rules and Grading Policy Highlights
School web-site:
Voice mail: (313)
3rd hour prep
Before or after school by appointment

7. 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.)

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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)

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

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