1. Mark Honig mhonig@pylusd.org Yorba Linda High School 2017-2018
AP U.S. GOVERNMENT
Mark Honig
Yorba Linda High School

2. Summer Assignment Read Chapters 1-3 in the text
Review PowerPoints for Chapters 1-3
Read “Review Documents” for Chapters 1-3
Read all other resources posted on my teacher website
Read and answer questions for the following articles (Due August 25):
“Democracy and Other Words Not Found in the Constitution
“Roche and Beard”
McCulloch/Gibbons/Lopez
Teacher website
There will be an exam on Chapters both MC and SAQ -- on the first two days of the school year

3. Expectations - Students
Show up prepared to work everyday
Notebook
Pencils/Blue or Black Pens
Highlighter
Have a GREAT attitude
Complete all assigned reading
One MUST be self-disciplined enough to read the book in order to be successful in this class
Review your notes EVERY NIGHT for minutes
Take advantage of opportunities to master the subject outside of regular class hours
Watch the nightly news and Sunday News Programs
Read online articles

4. Mr. Honig Prepare you for the AP Exam (May 10, 2018; 8am)
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 (May 4 and 5, 2018)

5. 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

6. Grades Grades are based on the following: Summer Assignment (10%)
Chapter MC Exams (30%)
FRQs (15%)
Midterm/Final (20%)
US Supreme Court Case Briefs (10%)
Participation (5%)
Two Week Review Period/Final Project (10%)
Extra Credit
Review Book Annotations
AP Review Sessions
Court Cases

7. 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