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Welcome to Pre -AP World History! Have a seat. There are NO handouts! Everything you need is online Rules of Shepherding* It’s not about you; it’s about the sheep You don’t always win Shut up and get to work ** From A Shepherd’s Life by W.H. Hudson Myth #1 My child did well in Civics, so he/she should also do well in pre-AP World What is Pre-AP World History? Course designed to prepare students for AP World History their sophomore year Encourages interdisciplinary approach to history – reading, writing, analysis, which is a different skill set than what was needed for Civics Enhances students analytical writing and critical thinking skills Myth #2 Because this is preparing my child for a college course, it is graded as such and doesn’t follow other PFHS grading guidelines Wrong. We are all doing the same thing! Course Grading Summative Assessments = 90% Formative Assessments = 10% Summative Assessments 90% Prove that you know it! Tests, Quizzes, Notebook Retakes allowed on Tests provided the student has turned in test corrections There is a two-week window for retakes The notebook can not be retaken, as it is a project grade Formative Assessments %10 Practice toward mastery! Includes Homework, Classwork Myth #3 There are no cumulative tests in here because LCPS got rid of mid-term and final exams Really? Of course we still have cumulative assessments! Most tests in AP are cumulative and we are preparing your child for AP. These tend to be smaller this year but there will most likely be a larger cumulative test given at the end of semester to give both me and your child an idea of where we stand. It just carries a different weight. Myth #4 My child will automatically go into AP World History next year Expectations Students will be responsible for their own learning and seek help when needed Students will do their best work always Resources Textbook My Homepage on the PFHS Site Phoenix grade book Want to Contact Me? Email: [email protected] Phone PFHS: (571) 434-3200