1. Folsom High School Class: AP European History Grade: 10th Grade
Description of Class: AP European History is a college-level course designed to prepare each student for the rigor of higher education & introduce the student to the complex political, social, intellectual, diplomatic, economic, and cultural developments of Europe during the period of the 1450’s to the present.
Hours of Homework/Studying Per Week: hours
Prerequisites: “B” or higher in English overall GPA
Summer Assignments: Yes – Reading and written portion, posted on School website
Frequency & Style of Assessments: Weekly reading quizzes and at least one test per quarter
Amount & Frequency of Written Work: Frequent written work, including SAQs, DBQs, and LEQs essays in class, at least 1 per week at times
Number of Oral Presentations: approx. 1 every other week, individual and group presentations
Amount of Reading Required: approx. a chapter from the TB per week on top of additional reading given in class. Reading schedule for TB given at beginning of the school year
Large Projects: At least 1 individual project per semester, occasional group projects throughout