PRE-REQUISITES: a grade of B+ or better in CP Modern European History, a grade of B or better in Honors or AP European History, a grade of B or better in both 9th and 10th grade English, and no D's or F's in any 9th or 10th grade subject. Also, a teacher's recommendation is required.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Textbook: The American Pageant (12th ed.) by Thomas Bailey, et.al.

Guidebook: The American Pageant Guidebook (12th ed.)

Notebook: A three-ring binder style notebook is needed.

GRADING: based on a total point system. Tests, quizzes, homework, guidebook/participation, notebook, extra credit is all weighted acording to the number of grades in each category and their relative importance. Test scores are usually doubled (200 points) , homework and guidebook assignments are worth 15 points each, notebooks are worth 65 -75 points, etc. Extra credit assignments (trips, movies, magazine articles with follow-up quizzes, etc.) will be made available from time to time. Never ever is the lowest test or quiz grade dropped.