August 27, 2018 - Day One!

WELCOME TO APUSH!!!

Great first day today!  I'm excited about what's in store for this semester!  Today we mainly discussed the approach of the class, the expectations we have of you and what you could expect from us, and the policies of the syllabus.  Remember that you can find the syllabus via the syllabus tile on the main page of this website if you have questions. 

Please be sure to return your signed contracts and student information sheets by this Friday.  Also, don't forget that Chapter 2 is due Wednesday and Chapter 3 on Thursday.  Review your Silas Deane reading selection from the summer assignment tonight to be prepared for tomorrow's discussion.  If you joined the class late in the summer and haven't read the Sials Deane selection, you may want to scan over it so you can participate in the discussion.

We have two semesters worth of college level course work to wrestle with in one high school semester, so this class can be challenging.  Remember, we are always here to help you, support you, and encourage you.  If you ever have questions or need direction, please seek us out and we will be more than happy to work with you.  

A few notes that will help you be successful in this class:

• Check here every day for a summary of what we covered in class.  This is especially helpful if you have been absent for any reason.
• Check the Calendar on the website as well.  Every Chapter due date, Exam date, and essay date is already posted there!
• Make sure you don't get behind on reading and annotating your chapters. The chapter reading is intended to give you the significant historical background we will be working with in class.  This is not a lecture based class, so the reading is absolutely essential!

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns as we get started with the 2018-2019 School Year.  See everyone tomorrow!

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