Secondary Course Syllabus     Traducción en Español

Building: Eastmont High School

Course Title: AP World History

Teacher:    Mr. Lehman

Email:  lehmanj@eastmont206.org                Phone: (509) 888-6665

Course Description:

AP World History is a challenging two semester course that is structured around the investigation of selected themes woven into key concepts covering distinct chronological periods. AP World History is equivalent to an introductory college survey course. The course has a three-fold purpose. First, it is designed to prepare students for successful placement into higher-level college and university history courses. Second, it is designed to develop skills of analysis and thinking in order to prepare students for success in the twenty-first century. Finally, it is the intent of this class to make the learning of world history an enjoyable experience. Students will be able to show their mastery of the course goals by taking part in the College Board AP World History Exam in May.

    Pre-Requisites:

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better in US History 8 and Geography 9.  Students must also have a cumulative 3.75 GPA in English 8 and English9.  

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:  

There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course. The primary  textbook is Voyages in World History: AP Edition.  Primary and secondary sources are integrated in this course through a  variety of supplemental digital media resources.  

Google Classroom and Turnitin.com

Grading:  

Students achieve their grade in a Points based grading system. Grades are maintained  within the Eastmont School District Student Information System. The secure student  information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and  parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at  

www.eastmont206.org.

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations: 

Accommodations and/or modifications:  

Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with  documented disabilities. Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that  are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for  students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students  in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and 

modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education  Program team. If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive  accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me  within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to  implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s  Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program. Communication with me is essential to  the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of  accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:  

Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in  Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook. Both are available on the  website at www.eastmont206.org.

Make-up Work:  

Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up  work apply to this course. Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be  permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions  and time limits…” All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to  be completed. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.  All late work must be completed within the grading period as per building policy.

Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities:

Students will gain the skills necessary to take on leadership roles in various clubs at EHS  including, but not limited to, Environmental Club and Knowledge Bowl.

Miscellaneous: