Euro AP 2015-16
European History AP
Mrs. McAnaney
“History teaches everything including the future”
-Alphonse de Lamartine
Course Description
AP European History is a rigorous college-level course which investigates the
political, economic, social, intellectual and cultural history of Europe through
four chronological periods dating from the Renaissance to the present and is
structured around five course themes: 1) Interaction of Europe and the World, 2)
Poverty and Prosperity, 3) Objective Knowledge and Subjective Visions, 4)
States and other Institutions of Power, and 5) Individual and Society. In addition
to gaining factual knowledge, such as basic chronology, major events and
historical trends, students will master key concepts, develop historical thinking
skills, examine textual documentation, visual sources as well as secondary
sources, develop analytic and interpretative writing skills, and practice both short
answer questions and document-based questions in preparation for the national
AP European History exam given in May.
Course Assessment & Expectations
Students enrolled in AP European History are required to demonstrate
responsibility in regard to their classroom attendance and academic performance.
Students are expected to invest in the learning process, to develop comprehensive
independent learning and study skills, and to constructively participate in
discussion and class activities. These expectations are made with the intent of
enhancing skills that will serve the students in their future learning endeavors.
This course is designed to prepare the students for the AP European History
exam. All students in this course are expected to take the national exam in May.
Information on the exam will be provided throughout the school year. Further
information on course expectations and assessment is attached.
Class Texts
• McKay’s A History of Western Society
• Sherman’s Western Civilizations: Sources, Images, and Interpretations
• Strickland’s The Annotated Mona Lisa
Westford Academy Mission Statement
Westford Academy, in collaboration with home and community, provides a safe environment where high
expectations advance academic excellence. We are committed to promoting integrity and critical thinking, while
fostering tolerance and life-long learning in an ever-changing global society
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Class Policies
• Be on time for class and prepared with necessary materials
• Respect for other students, teacher and the learning process
• Absences & Make-up Policy
All students are to adhere to WA’s attendance and make up policy. It is the
student’s responsibility to find out what was missed while absent and
arrange to meet with the teacher for missed materials.
• Since this is a content rich and fast paced course driven by a
national exam, attendance in this class is crucial. Please make every
effort to be in class.
•An unexcused absence (or if you miss part of the day due to
unexcused tardy)= 0 for class missed
•Missed tests and assignments must be made up/passed in on the
following day of an absence or else points will be deducted.
• Assignment Policy
•Papers, projects, and assignments are expected on their due date.
•Homework is expected on the day it is due. Completed homework is
due at the beginning of class. Reduced credit will be given for
incomplete or low quality homework or homework being done in
class the day it is due. Late homework is NOT accepted for credit.
If absent and you need to turn in absent work, 1) write word
“ABSENT” and 2) date absent of the make-up assignment . Turn
into Absent work bin. This procedure must be followed to receive
credit.
•Late papers/projects- 10 points deducted per day. After 1 week,
assignment will not be accepted = 0. Please note that I will NOT
read electronic copies/emailed assignments in lieu of a paper copy of
the assignment. No paper copy, no credit.
•Missed quizzes/tests will incur a 10 point penalty per day that the
assessment is not completed as per arrangement with the teacher.
If not completed after 1 week, student will receive a 0.
Westford Academy Mission Statement
Westford Academy, in collaboration with home and community, provides a safe environment where high
expectations advance academic excellence. We are committed to promoting integrity and critical thinking, while
fostering tolerance and life-long learning in an ever-changing global society
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• Policy on personal devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops):
As per the Westford Academy Student Handbook 2015-16 pg. 53 the use of
personal cell phones, tablets and laptops is at teacher discretion. The expectation
is that students will not use their personal devices during class except at the
discretion of Mrs. McAnaney for educational purposes only. Unauthorized use of
cell phones will result in disciplinary action.
• Academic Honesty
Westford Academy has an honor code which is outlined in the
student handbook. Students are to familiarize themselves with the
honor code as well as the attached chart with examples of acceptable
and unacceptable academic behavior.
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Teacher Availability
If you are having difficulty with the material, have any questions or need to
complete missed work due to absences, please make arrangements to see me.
I can be reached at kmcananey@westfordk12.us
Westford Academy Mission Statement
Westford Academy, in collaboration with home and community, provides a safe environment where high
expectations advance academic excellence. We are committed to promoting integrity and critical thinking, while
fostering tolerance and life-long learning in an ever-changing global society
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For Parents to keep:
Course & Contact Information:
AP European History
Kristin McAnaney
Social Studies Department
Kmcananey@westfordk12.us
(978) 692-5570 x318
Return the slip below to Mrs. McAnaney. Thank you.
I have read the course expectations and course assessment for AP European
History. By signing this, I am making a firm commitment to the Social Studies
Department to abide to these expectations and do high quality work. I also
understand that I am expected to take the Advanced Placement European History
Exam in May 2016.
Student name (please print)
Student signature & date
Student email address
I have read the course expectations and course assessment for
European History AP with my son/daughter.
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Westford Academy Mission Statement
Westford Academy, in collaboration with home and community, provides a safe environment where high
expectations advance academic excellence. We are committed to promoting integrity and critical thinking, while
fostering tolerance and life-long learning in an ever-changing global society