AP US History Course Syllabus

Niswonger Online & AP Access for ALL Course Syllabus

Advanced Placement United States History

Course Description

AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-united-states-history/course?course=ap-united-states-history

Assistance

If you have course related questions such as questions about due dates, assignment directions, lesson material, etc. please contact your instructor immediately via Canvas message (if courses have started) or via direct email (if courses have not started). Your instructor's email and name can be found after logging in by clicking on Course Information or can be found on the homepage of your course after classes begin.

After courses begin, all communications between instructor and student should happen from Canvas Messaging.

If you need technical assistance at any time during the course or to report a problem with your account please visit https://niswongeronline.com/questions/ to submit a trouble ticket or contact:

Mr. Chris Dotson

Technology Support Lead, Niswonger Online & APAA

cdotson@niswongerfoundation.org

You can also visit this page for answers to frequently asked questions: https://niswongeronline.com/student-help-resources/

For other concerns that have not been addressed by your teacher or by our Technology Support Team contact:

Dr. Gina Pavlovich Mrs. Samatha DeBord

Director AP Access for ALL & Niswonger Online Assistant Director, AP Access for ALL

gpavlovich@niswongerfoundation.org sdebord@niswongerfoundation.org

**NOTE that ONLY your school Counselor or local Administrator can request a course change or drop. No one within the APAA program can approve this.**

Course Outline

This course has a total of ___99____ assignments that students are required to complete. Any assignments not completed by the course checkpoints or final course due date will become a 0%.

* Outline does not include various tutorial quizzes specific to Canvas or Course Navigation

Name of Assignment	Points
1.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
1.03 Vocab Assignment	100
1.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
1.05 Checkpoint	100
1.06 Discussion	100
1.07 Sourcing Docs	100
1.08 SAQ	100
1.09 Learning Objectives	100
1.10 Period Exam	100
1.11 Period Project	100
2.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
2.03 Vocab Assignment	100
2.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
2.05 Checkpoint	100
2.06 Discussion	100
2.07 SAQ	100
2.08 LEQ-Thesis	100
2.09 Learning Objectives	100
2.10 Period Exam	100
2.11 Period Project	100
3.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
3.03 Vocab Assignment	100
3.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
3.05 Checkpoint	100
3.06 Discussion	100
3.07 DBQ-Sourcing	100
3.08 LEQ-Intro Paragraph	100
3.09 Learning Objectives	100
3.10 Period Exam	100
3.11 Period Project	100
4.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
4.03 Vocab Assignment	100
4.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
4.05 Checkpoint	100
4.06 Discussion	100
4.07 DBQ- Summarize and Source the Docs and Outside Evidence	100
4.08 LEQ-Intro Paragraph	100
4.09 SAQ	100
4.10 Learning Objectives	100
4.11 Period Exam	100
4.12 Period Project	100
5.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
5.03 Vocab Assignment	100
5.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
5.05 Checkpoint	100
5.06 Discussion	100
5.07 DBQ-Summarize, Source and OE	100
5.08 LEQ-Intro and Body Paragraphs	100
5.09 Learning Objectives	100
5.10 Period Exam	100
5.11 Period Project	100
6.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
6.03 Vocab Assignment	100
6.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
6.05 Checkpoint	100
6.06 Discussion	100
6.07 DBQ-Essay Outline	100
6.08 SAQs	100
6.09 Learning Objectives	100
6.10 Period Exam	100
6.11 Period Project	100
7A.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
7A.03 Vocab Assignment	100
7A.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
7A.05 Checkpoint	100
7A. 06 Discussion	100
7A.07 Full DBQ	100
7A.08 Learning Objectives	100
7A.09 Period Exam	100
7A.10 Period Project	100
7B.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
7B.03 Vocab Assignment	100
7B.04 Period Sources Assignment	100
7B.05 Checkpoint	100
7B.06 Discussion	100
7B.07 SAQs	100
7B.08 Learning Objectives	100
7B.09 Period Exam	100
7B.10 Period Project	100
8A.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
8A.03 Vocab Assignment	100
8A.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
8A.05 Checkpoint	100
8A.06 Discussion	100
8A.07 Full LEQ	100
8A.08 Learning Objectives	100
8A.09 Period Exam	100
8B.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
8B.03 Vocab Assignment	100
8B.04 Primary Sources Assignment	100
8B.05 Checkpoint	100
8B.06 Discussion	100
8B.07 DBQ-Body Paragraph	100
8B.08 Learning Objectives	100
8B.09 Period Exam	100
9.02 Period Notes Assignment	100
9.03 Vocab Assignment	100
9.04 Learning Objectives	100
9.05 LEQ-Intro and Conclusion Paragraphs	100
9.06 Period Exam	100

Grading Policy

Assignment Category	Percentage of Course Grade
Period Exams and Period Notes	30%
Writing Tasks	30%
Vocab and Learning Objectives	10%
Checkpoints (MCQ’s)	10%
Projects	10%
Primary Sources	5%
Discussions	5%

Assignment Resubmission Policy

Resubmissions will be allowed for assignments up until the due date. Resubmissions after the due date will be allowed by teacher discretion. One additional attempt will be given on Period Exams per teacher discretion. The Student must communicate with the teacher in a timely manner and give an appropriate excuse.

AP Access for ALL Late Work Policy

At Niswonger Online and the AP Access for ALL program, we understand the importance of meeting deadlines and developing strong time management skills. To maintain consistency and encourage timely submissions, we have established a firm late work policy. Please click below to review this policy:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcO1gwG6RtwOxbnyJXsuNLmxQMBrj7pzAQhOi5ScAS4/edit?usp=sharing

Viewing Grades and Feedback in Canvas

Points you receive for graded activities will be posted to your Canvas Grade Book. Click on the Grades link on the left navigation to view your grades and feedback.

Your teacher will update the online grades each time a due date has passed. Check back for updated grades and feedback within 7 days after submission.

It is also important to read or view all feedback given by your teacher. This is how a student will grow within the course. Feedback can be viewed from your Canvas gradebook by clicking on the small icon- out from your numerical grade.

Course Policies

IEP/ 504/ ILP Accommodations

If you have a student with approved accommodations, please read the linked policy below. This information is shared with high schools at the beginning of each semester to ensure counselors understand our accommodations and can communicate them to APAA teachers to meet students' needs.

Student/ Guardian Copy- Procedures for APAA Student Accomodations

Commit to Integrity

As a student in this course, you are expected to maintain high degrees of professionalism and integrity.

Cheating is “the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means.”

Plagiarism is “the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.”

Niswonger Online Plagiarism Policy

All students will be asked to read the Niswonger Online plagiarism policy and complete an assignment to show understanding BEFORE any work in the course can be accessed or completed. The plagiarism policy and corresponding assignment is linked in the second module, labeled Academic Integrity, within each course. Go to APAA Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Policy to view the plagiarism policy without logging into the course.

Build Rapport

If you find that you have any trouble keeping up with assignments or other aspects of the course, make sure you let your teacher know as early as possible. As you will find, building rapport and effective relationships are key to becoming an effective professional. Make sure that you are proactive in informing your teacher when difficulties arise during the semester so that we can help you find a solution.

Submitting Assignments

All assignments for this course will be submitted electronically through Canvas unless otherwise instructed. If you have any trouble submitting your assignment in Canvas you should contact your teacher or the Niswonger Online Technology team immediately.

Course Enrollment and Drops

Students can only be enrolled in a Niswonger Online course by their home high school’s counselor, AP Liaison, or administrator.

Course drops can only be approved by school personnel (counselor, AP Liaison, or administrator). Online teachers, the APAA director, or APAA Assistant Director cannot approve any course changes. Each school has its own policy on when a student may drop their online course. Please see your school counselor or administrator if you have any questions about this.