1. Welcome to Advanced Placement (AP) European History Mrs. Kania (Con-ya) Room 406

2. On your index card, please do the following : Write your first and last name, along with the period, across the top. 1.Write the numbers 1, 2, and 3 down the left hand side of the card. 2.On #1, write a very general and broad truth about yourself. #1 should be broad enough to be true for most of the people in the class. Ex: I am right-handed. 3. On #2, write a more specific truth about yourself, one that would only be true for several people in the class. Ex: My favorite food is Chinese! 4.On #3, write a very specific truth about yourself, so specific that it should only be true for you. Ex: I was three feet away from Jude Law at the Cannes Film Festival last May!

3. For Example: Mrs. Kania’s Card 1. I have blue eyes. 2. Early Alternative is my favorite genre of music. 3. I was born in Pennsylvania, but grew up in New Jersey. Please take a few minutes to write down your truths, then we will pass the cards to the front of the room.

4. Question: What should I have for my AP Euro class? Answer: A three-subject spiral notebook Divide your notebook into 3 sections : * Identifications: IDs * In-class journal responses * Class notes Take good care of your notebook, and it’ll take good care of you!

5. Three-ring binder to keep your spiral notebook & any handouts received in class. Dividers in order to have a “class-work” section. A strong work ethic! And maybe a student planner… What else should I have for AP Euro class?

6. How do I know what’s due when?? Unless your dog is this smart you need to know what’s due when… Check the website: all assignments for this week and next week will be posted. Check the Unit syllabus. It will also be posted on the website. Text your history buddies. Chances are one of them might know (risky...) E-mail Mrs. Kania. She might respond in time, but she might not. So… Check the website everything is posted there!

7. AP Euro Homework: What does it look like? IDs or Identifications will generally be due on Mondays*. Assigned IDs and due dates are listed on the Unit Syllabus. IDs or Identifications will generally be due on Mondays*. Assigned IDs and due dates are listed on the Unit Syllabus. Chapter Outlines are generally due on Wednesdays*. These will also be listed on the Unit Syllabus. Chapter Outlines are generally due on Wednesdays*. These will also be listed on the Unit Syllabus. There will be take home essay prompts, and maybe a project or two. No surprises, they are usually assigned at least one week in advance. There will be take home essay prompts, and maybe a project or two. No surprises, they are usually assigned at least one week in advance. *due dates are adjusted according to the calendar!

8. AP European History Exam The AP European History Exam will be held on Friday, May 11 th from 12 - 4 PM The AP European History Exam will be held on Friday, May 11 th from 12 - 4 PM Cost is $87 Cost is $87 Registration will begin in February and last for approximately 4-5 weeks. Pay attention to the announcements to stay informed. Registration will begin in February and last for approximately 4-5 weeks. Pay attention to the announcements to stay informed. After school review sessions will be held in the spring. After school review sessions will be held in the spring. Challenge yourselves and take it! Challenge yourselves and take it! Invest in an AP European History Exam review book, found at your local book store. Invest in an AP European History Exam review book, found at your local book store.

9. A Quick Glance at this Week: Tomorrow: Summer Assignment Quiz! (We will be turning them in!) Appointment Calendars Grade summer maps Chocolate Rubric?? Friday: Parent Signed Course Syllabus due! Begin Summer Assignment DBQ Essay Prep Heads Up! European Map Test on Monday!!

10. Questions for Mrs. Kania??