2014--2015
Second Period, 10:55—11:55
Instructor: David Green
E-Mail: david.green@oldham.kyschools.us
Phone: 228-0158, ext. 206
Room: 206
Planning Period: 2:45—3:45
AP U.S. History is a challenging course that will guide students through an examination of American history from the pre-Columbian period to the present. While the course follows a chronological approach thematic concepts will be woven throughout the material. These themes, determined by the
College Board, include national identity, American economic and political systems, migration patterns, America’s place in the world, the impact of the environment, and the role of beliefs, ideas, and culture in developing the
American nation. In addition, students will develop skills required for writing academic essays, analyzing primary sources, and thinking historically.
The goals of this course are to:
 Develop in students an understanding for an appreciation of the history of the United States.
 Prepare students for the AP exam in May.
Students will need to supply the following materials.
 Notebook Paper
 Pens and Pencils
 2 Two-inch Binders
The following books are required reading for this course. Students will need to have access to them.
 John Adams by David
McCullough
 Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns
Goodwin
 Traitor to His Class by H.W.
Brands
As established in the course outlined developed by the College Board, AP U. S.
History will follow the schedule below. Tests will be administered at the end of the last week noted for each Period.
Weeks 1- 3: Period 1, 1491—1607
Weeks 4- 6: Period 2, 1607—1754
Weeks 7- 9: Period 3, 1754—1800
Weeks 10-12: Period 4, 1800—1848
Weeks 13-15: Period 5, 1844—1877
Weeks 16-18: Period 6, 1865—1898
Weeks 19- 21: Period 7, 1890—1945
Weeks 22- 24: Period 8, 1945—1980
Weeks 25- 27: Period 9, 1980—Present
Weeks 28- 32: Review for AP Exam
Weeks 33- 36: Intensive Study Unit
May 13, 2015
AP Exam
August 14, 2014
Discussion of John Adams.
January 5, 2015
Discussion of Team of Rivals
April 13, 2015
Discussion of Traitor to His Class
APUSH 1

Grades are defined by categories. Each category is weighted. The categories and weight assigned to each are listed below.
Assignments (Homework/Classwork) 10%
Period Tests 30%
Book Portfolios/Intensive Study Unit 10%
First Pre-AP Exam 10%
Second Pre-AP Exam 10%
Final 20%
End-of-Course Assessment 10%
Some thoughts that you should keep in mind as you prepare yourself for this course.
 There will be NO electronic devices used in this classroom for any reason! You do not need to look at one at any time for any reason.
Use of any electronic device without my expressed consent IS NOT
ALLOWED!
 NO late homework or assignments will be accepted other than those assignments that fall under the policy for excused absences.
 NO extra credit is available, EVER!
 There are no test re-takes.
 Three tardies will result in detention.
 Keep up with your grades in Infinite Campus. It is your responsibility.
 If you are absent on a day when a test is scheduled or an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to schedule a make-up time. Make-up tests/assignments should be scheduled before school, or during detention times after school.
APUSH 2

APUSH 3