Santa Monica High School

Advanced Placement United States History

2003-4

You have selected to take one of the most difficult courses offered at Santa Monica High School. It is not that the concepts are extremely difficult, but that there is so much information to cover before the national examination in May. In order to do well in this class you need to stay on top, or in front, of your workload. If you work hard from start to finish you will put yourself in a position to get a good grade in the class and perform well on the exam.

 

Be prepared to work hard. Please recognize that this is a competitive class, and you are expected to perform.

 

Teacher

Mr. Matthew Flanders, B.A. UCSB (History), M.Ed. UCLA

310-395-3204

[email protected]

 

Class Calendar (list of assignments)

            www.geocities.com/samoaquatics

 

Required Materials

1)     Composition Book

i)        For notes and class work/homework

ii)      Hardback

2)     Pens

i)        Blue or black only

3)     Pencils

4)     AP US History Text, A People and a Nation (Provided by Samohi)

5)     Primary Source Text, Our Nation’s Archive, Bruun ISBN, 1-57912-067-9 (You must purchase, try Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com)

6)     Loose paper for exams and essays

7)     SAMOHI Binder reminder

 

Grading Criteria

You will accumulate points during the semester/year which will, when divided by the total possible points and converted to a percentile, will give you your grade.

 

You will be graded on tests, essays, work in your comp book, etc. I will be giving you the point value for the assignment when I assign it.

 

Grading Scale

A	100-93 %
A-	92-90 %
B+	87-89 %
B	83-86 %
B-	80-82 %
C+	77-79 %
C	73-76 %
C-	70-72 %
D	50-69%
F	49 % and Under
Mr. Flanders Reserves the Right to Adjust Grades Due to Behavior

 

Basic Food Rules (we have a vermin problem, and we are in a new room!!!)

1. No Eating
2. No Drinking
3. No Chewing Gum
4. No Bathroom Breaks (unless in an emergency)
5. All Samohi behavior rules apply

 

Media Used In Instruction

I will be using a wide variety of media (internet, video, movies, my own library) to teach the subject manner in a more diverse and interesting way. If you ever have a concern or comment about what your child is being exposed to please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

 

Extra Credit

Extra Credit will be given as part of a inter-period team competition. No other extra-credit will be given. Please do not ask and concentrate on getting your work done on time!

 

Absences/Tardies

You can be absent 5 times and/or tardy 5 times before I begin to dock your grade 10 points per instance.

 

If you are absent you can make up missed work if:

1. You bring in a valid Samohi re-admit the day you return and…
2. Either call my line at Samohi or email me before you return to school explaining your absence…
3. You then have 1 school day to submit the work or take the test.

 

Late Work

At the end of each 6 week grading period I close the books. If you can get me the work before that date, and it is adequate, then I will give you partial credit. After the 6 weeks end, you do not get to turn the work in.

 

Anything else we will work out as we go.

 

Good luck

 

Mr. Flanders