Transcript Welcome to AP World History!

Welcome to Pre -AP World
History!
Have a seat. There are NO handouts!
Everything you need is online 
Rules of Shepherding*
It’s not about you; it’s about the sheep
You don’t always win
Shut up and get to work
** From A Shepherd’s Life by W.H. Hudson
Myth #1
My child did well in Civics, so he/she
should also do well in pre-AP World
What is Pre-AP World History?
Course designed to prepare students for
AP World History their sophomore year
Encourages interdisciplinary approach
to history – reading, writing, analysis,
which is a different skill set than what
was needed for Civics
Enhances students analytical writing
and critical thinking skills
Myth #2
Because this is preparing my child for a
college course, it is graded as such and
doesn’t follow other PFHS grading
guidelines
Wrong. We are all doing the
same thing! Course Grading
Summative Assessments = 90%
Formative Assessments = 10%
Summative Assessments 90%
Prove that you know it!
Tests, Quizzes, Notebook
Retakes allowed on Tests provided the
student has turned in test corrections
There is a two-week window for retakes
The notebook can not be retaken, as it is a
project grade
Formative Assessments %10
Practice toward mastery!
Includes Homework, Classwork
Myth #3
There are no cumulative tests in here
because LCPS got rid of mid-term and
final exams
Really? Of course we still have
cumulative assessments!
Most tests in AP are cumulative and we
are preparing your child for AP. These
tend to be smaller this year but there
will most likely be a larger cumulative
test given at the end of semester to
give both me and your child an idea of
where we stand. It just carries a
different weight.
Myth #4
My child will automatically go into AP
World History next year
Expectations
Students will be responsible for their
own learning and seek help when
needed
Students will do their best work always
Resources
Textbook
My Homepage on the PFHS Site
Phoenix grade book
Want to Contact Me?
Email: [email protected]
Phone PFHS: (571) 434-3200