Welcome to the 2014-15
Pennsbury High School Back to
School Night!
Please take a pamphlet and a web and fill out the web about your child.
Mr. Raymond Short
AP European History
215-949-6780 x72124
rshort@pennsburysd.org
Who is Mr. Short?
• Pennsbury High School – 1993
• Penn State (BS)– 1997
• Upper Dublin and Neshaminy
High School Social Studies
Dept/Coach – 1998-2011
• Pennsbury High School – Social
Studies Dept – 2001-Present
– Dept Chairman – 2004-Present
• Gratz College (MA) – 2007
What are the Benefits of Taking AP
European History?
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Pennsbury’s best and brightest
Helpful in college admission process
Preparation for college-level work
Opportunity to learn new, effective study
strategies
• “Euro is everywhere.”
• SAVES MONEY WHEN THEY EARN COLLEGE
CREDIT!!!!
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What Will My Child Learn in AP
European History?
The Middle Ages
The Renaissance
The Reformation
Religious Wars and Expansion
Western Absolutism and Constitutionalism
Eastern Absolutism
Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
18th Century Economic & Social History
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution and Industrial Society
Early 19th Century Ideologies & Upheavals
Nationalism
Imperialism
World War I
Age of Anxiety
Totalitarianism and World War II
Cold War
Post-Cold War
What Textbooks Do You Use?
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Students may want to
purchase their own copy of
this one!
What Should I Expect From AP Euro?
• First true academic challenge
• 600 years of history of 22 countries in ~87 teaching
days
• 50-100 pages of reading a week
• Huge emphasis on writing – it is 50% of AP test score
– Document Based Questions (DBQs)
– Free Response Questions (FRQs)
• Time testing and writing to reflect College Board
standards
• Dramatic improvement throughout the semester
How do the Students Do?
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8.6% 16.8% 34.0% 11.8% 28.9%
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Pennsbury was named to the 2014 National AP Honor
Roll, which is something we are very proud to have
been a part of!
How Can I Help My Child?
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Ensure (s)he is here every day
Encourage him/her to seek extra help
Ensure a distraction-free study environment
Encourage time management and planning ahead
Emphasize effective study skills:
– Study groups!!!
– Creating physical or digital flash cards (quizlet.com)
– Use study guide questions provided
– Creating graphic organizers
– Using available textbook resources
How Can I Help My Child?
How Can I Reach Mr. Short and/or
Check in on My Child?
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Email is the best way to reach me
Regular mass emails and progress reports
My Pennsbury website
rshort@pennsburysd.org
When is the College Board Test?
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Friday, May 8, 12:00-4:00
80 Multiple Choice Question in 55 minutes
One DBQ in 60 minutes
Two FRQs in 70 minutes
• $89 per test
• Registration windows in December and March
What Happens From January Until
May?
• EOP & After School Review Sessions
• My door is always open!!