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Advanced Placement United States History

Advanced Placement United States History. Instructor: Scott McAuley. Communication. Email - mcauleys@gcufsd.net Twitter - @ mcauleyapush Web - http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5774. Grading. Tests 50% Quizzes 40% (2 lowest grades dropped) Homework 10%

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Advanced Placement United States History

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  1. Advanced Placement United States History Instructor: Scott McAuley

  2. Communication Email - mcauleys@gcufsd.net Twitter - @ mcauleyapush Web - http://www.gardencity.k12.ny.us/Page/5774

  3. Grading • Tests 50% • Quizzes 40% (2 lowest grades dropped) • Homework 10% All assignments can & should be made up

  4. Grade Sheets • Every 2-3 weeks • Current grade • Summary of all assignments to date • 2 lowest quizzes dropped • Missed assignments must be made up

  5. The AP Course College-level survey course in US history, therefore: • Frequent, high-level reading • Commitment essential • Patience required

  6. AP Exam • May • 3 hours, 5 minutes • Truly college level of difficulty • Graded on 5 point scale (3+ passing) • 3+ qualifies for college credit (usually) • GCHS – 90% passing rate (50% nationally) • All students must take AP Exam (also take Regents Exam in June)

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