AP World History
Course Guidelines
2017-2018
Mr. Sultz
E-mail: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Web Site: www.sultztonianinstitute.com
General Overview:
This academically rigorous advanced placement course is commensurate to an introductory college-level course with an emphasis on non-Western history. The course relies heavily on readings and primary source materials. A special emphasis is placed on historical writing through expository essay and document-based questions (DBQ). The scope and rigor of this AP World History course will help prepare students for the College Board AP World History Exam and further educational pursuits. They will also develop skills in note-taking, analyzing sources, making inferences, drawing conclusions, conducting research, and communicating information. The two-semester course meets College Board requirements.
The College Board
It is recommended that students print and read the College Board’s ―Acorn‖ guide to AP World History. This course follows the guidelines and curriculum outlined in that guide. Detailed information is available at: http://www.collegeboard.com/ap.
Course Scope and Themes
This AP World History course offers a wide variety of instructional activities, including objective exams, debates, simulations, discussions, a mock trial, socratic seminars and research assignments. First semester topics range from the development of human history in prehistoric times through the Enlightenment. Second semester topics cover the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the present.
The AP World History course content is structured around the investigation of five course themes and 19 key concepts in six different chronological periods, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. The Five Course Themes are:
Grade Evaluation
Class Work: 10 points
Home Learning: 10 points
Notebook: 25 points
Participation: 25 points
Discussion Based Assessments 25 points
Quizzes: 50 points
Tests: 100 points
Projects/Simulations: 100 points
All assignments must be turned in on time or will be penalized one letter grade per day.
Make-up assignments must be requested if you are absent from class. You have
up to one week to make up any missed assignments or tests. I will post all major
assignments on the calendar so please check regularly.
Materials
1. Laptop: You must bring this to class everyday.
2. Supplies: Always have a pen and paper, we still need to use these!
3. Digital Notebook should only be used for AP World History and be brought to class every day.
4. Traditions and Encounters, AP Edition (Bentley), 5th Edition
5. World History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Exam, 2017 Edition by AMSCO
6. Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2017 Edition by The Princeton Review.
Attendance and Conduct
1. Regular and prompt attendance is required. I strictly enforce the iPrep Academy attendance policy. If you have five or more unexcused absences from CLASS, credit may be withheld. As an incentive to have good attendance on test and project days, I will offer a bonus of three points to all students if the entire class is present and on time to class on a test day and project presentation days.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and ready for work at the beginning of class.
3. Class will start each day with the quote of the day and the international news. You are responsible for the material discussed.
4. Please follow the school rules regarding the dress code.
5. Academic integrity is priceless! Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship. Academic assignments exist to help students learn; grades exist to show how fully this goal is attained. Therefore all work and all grades should result from the student's own understanding and effort.
6. Respect and Responsibility are what we are all about at iPrep. Be respectful and act responsibly!
Important Reminders
1. Parents and students are encouraged to check the parent and student portal to access student’s grades, academic progress and attendance. The M-DCPS portal can be found at www.dadeschools.net. Please make it your responsibility and your child’s responsibility to check the portal on a regular basis. This will help us help your child be successful at school. I also post major assignments to the assignment calendar embedded in my website so check regularly.
2. Parents are welcome to request conferences on your progress. Please call the school or e-mail me to arrange an appointment.
3. Parent conferences will be scheduled for academic, effort and conduct problems that surface during the year.
4. How to contact Mr. Sultz
Email: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Phone: 786-530-8863, leave message and I will return it.
On A Personal Note:
As your instructor, I will do everything possible to make this class both interesting and challenging for you. I will give my best effort, and I only ask the same from you. Please plan to come to class prepared and alert. I will try to get to know each of you personally and to be available for any problems or concerns that arise during the year. If you need extra help, please seek me for assistance.
After reading and understanding these guidelines, students should sign below and have their parent or guardian also sign it. Then return this to Mr. Sultz.
Parents should please contact me with any questions or concerns.
I look forward to a fantastic school year!
Thank you,
Mr. Sultz
Sincerely,
Mr. Bradley E. Sultz, MS, NBCT
iPrep Academy
***********************************************************************************************************************************
My parent/guardian and I have read, understand and fully agree to the elements outlined in Mr. Sultz’s 2017-2018 AP World History Course Guidelines.
Student Name: _________________________
Student Signature: ______________________
Course: _________________ Period: _______
Parent Name: __________________________
Parent e-mail: _________________________
Parent Phone number: ____________________
Parent Signature: _______________________
Course Guidelines
2017-2018
Mr. Sultz
E-mail: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Web Site: www.sultztonianinstitute.com
General Overview:
This academically rigorous advanced placement course is commensurate to an introductory college-level course with an emphasis on non-Western history. The course relies heavily on readings and primary source materials. A special emphasis is placed on historical writing through expository essay and document-based questions (DBQ). The scope and rigor of this AP World History course will help prepare students for the College Board AP World History Exam and further educational pursuits. They will also develop skills in note-taking, analyzing sources, making inferences, drawing conclusions, conducting research, and communicating information. The two-semester course meets College Board requirements.
The College Board
It is recommended that students print and read the College Board’s ―Acorn‖ guide to AP World History. This course follows the guidelines and curriculum outlined in that guide. Detailed information is available at: http://www.collegeboard.com/ap.
Course Scope and Themes
This AP World History course offers a wide variety of instructional activities, including objective exams, debates, simulations, discussions, a mock trial, socratic seminars and research assignments. First semester topics range from the development of human history in prehistoric times through the Enlightenment. Second semester topics cover the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the present.
The AP World History course content is structured around the investigation of five course themes and 19 key concepts in six different chronological periods, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. The Five Course Themes are:
- Interaction Between Humans and the Environment
- Development and Interaction of Cultures
- State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict
- Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems
- Development and Transformation of Social Structures
Grade Evaluation
Class Work: 10 points
Home Learning: 10 points
Notebook: 25 points
Participation: 25 points
Discussion Based Assessments 25 points
Quizzes: 50 points
Tests: 100 points
Projects/Simulations: 100 points
All assignments must be turned in on time or will be penalized one letter grade per day.
Make-up assignments must be requested if you are absent from class. You have
up to one week to make up any missed assignments or tests. I will post all major
assignments on the calendar so please check regularly.
Materials
1. Laptop: You must bring this to class everyday.
2. Supplies: Always have a pen and paper, we still need to use these!
3. Digital Notebook should only be used for AP World History and be brought to class every day.
4. Traditions and Encounters, AP Edition (Bentley), 5th Edition
5. World History: Preparing for the Advanced Placement Exam, 2017 Edition by AMSCO
6. Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2017 Edition by The Princeton Review.
Attendance and Conduct
1. Regular and prompt attendance is required. I strictly enforce the iPrep Academy attendance policy. If you have five or more unexcused absences from CLASS, credit may be withheld. As an incentive to have good attendance on test and project days, I will offer a bonus of three points to all students if the entire class is present and on time to class on a test day and project presentation days.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and ready for work at the beginning of class.
3. Class will start each day with the quote of the day and the international news. You are responsible for the material discussed.
4. Please follow the school rules regarding the dress code.
5. Academic integrity is priceless! Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship. Academic assignments exist to help students learn; grades exist to show how fully this goal is attained. Therefore all work and all grades should result from the student's own understanding and effort.
6. Respect and Responsibility are what we are all about at iPrep. Be respectful and act responsibly!
Important Reminders
1. Parents and students are encouraged to check the parent and student portal to access student’s grades, academic progress and attendance. The M-DCPS portal can be found at www.dadeschools.net. Please make it your responsibility and your child’s responsibility to check the portal on a regular basis. This will help us help your child be successful at school. I also post major assignments to the assignment calendar embedded in my website so check regularly.
2. Parents are welcome to request conferences on your progress. Please call the school or e-mail me to arrange an appointment.
3. Parent conferences will be scheduled for academic, effort and conduct problems that surface during the year.
4. How to contact Mr. Sultz
Email: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Phone: 786-530-8863, leave message and I will return it.
On A Personal Note:
As your instructor, I will do everything possible to make this class both interesting and challenging for you. I will give my best effort, and I only ask the same from you. Please plan to come to class prepared and alert. I will try to get to know each of you personally and to be available for any problems or concerns that arise during the year. If you need extra help, please seek me for assistance.
After reading and understanding these guidelines, students should sign below and have their parent or guardian also sign it. Then return this to Mr. Sultz.
Parents should please contact me with any questions or concerns.
I look forward to a fantastic school year!
Thank you,
Mr. Sultz
Sincerely,
Mr. Bradley E. Sultz, MS, NBCT
iPrep Academy
***********************************************************************************************************************************
My parent/guardian and I have read, understand and fully agree to the elements outlined in Mr. Sultz’s 2017-2018 AP World History Course Guidelines.
Student Name: _________________________
Student Signature: ______________________
Course: _________________ Period: _______
Parent Name: __________________________
Parent e-mail: _________________________
Parent Phone number: ____________________
Parent Signature: _______________________