AP U S GOVERNMENT Mark Honig mhonigpylusd org

AP U. S. GOVERNMENT Mark Honig mhonig@pylusd. org Yorba Linda High School 2014 -2015

Summer Assignment n What you need: AP US Government Textbook n Computer Access n Microsoft Word or its equivalent n Pencil/Pen/Paper n

Summer Assignment n n Read Chapters 2, 3, 12, and 13 Outline the Chapters n n n Must be handwritten; MAY NOT BE TYPED Do not just write down the bold words Write down the specific details and examples Due NO LATER than Friday, August 22, whether you have my class 1 st semester or 2 nd Semester. I will have a box in the main office for you to hand in your assignments. Open Note Exam on your first day in my class (for some of you that will be 2 nd semester)

Summer Assignment Contd… n n n Check my website Mon-Fri (June 16 – August 15) for news articles and video clips, as well as questions to answer (Current Events) Print out the articles or watch the video links and answer the questions Your answers must be typed (12 pt Arial or Times New Roman) and in complete sentences Place these in your binder in the order in which I assign them Due NO LATER than August 22

Summer Assignment contd… n A three-ring binder with the following divider tabs: Constitutional Foundations (1 - 3) n Institutions of Government (12 – 16) n Political Behavior/Beliefs (6, 10) n Linkage Institutions (7 - 9, 11) n Civil Rights/Civil Liberties (4, 5) n Current Events/Videos n

STUDENTS SUCCESS PARENTS TEACHERS

Expectations - Students n n n Show up prepared to work everyday Have a GREAT attitude Complete all assigned reading Review your notes EVERY NIGHT for 10 20 minutes Take advantage of opportunities to master the subject outside of regular class hours

Mr. Honig n n n Prepare you for the AP Exam 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 n Opportunities to review all quizzes/exams n AP Exam Review Sessions n

Parent Expectations n n n 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

Grades n Grades are based on the following: Summer Assignment n Notebook Check n Open Note Quizzes n Chapter Quizzes n Midterms/Finals n US Supreme Court Case Briefs n Participation n Review Book Annotation/Other Extra Credit n