AP EUROPEAN HISTORY – SYLLABUS 2019-2020

Teacher: Mr. Kameron Schaefer

Room: 2224
Telephone: (757) 565-4615 (EXT. 92372)
Email: kameron.schaefer@wjccschools.org
School Fax #: 757-565-9101
Office Hours: AEP, after school by appointment

1. Course Text:
 A History of Western Society Since 1300 for AP / Edition 12 by John P. McKay, Clare Haru Crowston, Merry E. Wiesner-
Hanks, Joe Perry
 Supplemental readings as assigned
Required Materials:
 Class Notebook – college ruled, 200-page minimum, dedicated to notes and class assignments
 Anchor Points Notebook (spiral ring or composition book) at least 200-page – dedicated to anchor points assignment
 Blue/black pens
Optional Materials:
 Three ring binder
 Highlighters

2. Course Description:
“The AP European History course outlined in this framework reflects a commitment to what history teachers, professors, and
researchers have identified as the main goal of a college-level modern European history survey course: learning to analyze and
interpret historical evidence to achieve understanding of major developments in European history.” – AP College Board course
description

Full course description and outline: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-european-history-course-and-exam-description-

1.pdf?course=ap-european-history

Historical writing is a major goal of this course and it will require you contextualize history, explain cause and effect relationships,
and develop a thesis. Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and improve your skills as a writer.

The course includes 9 units of study, covering over 600 years of history:
1. Renaissance and Exploration
2. Age of Reformation
3. Absolutism and Constitutionalism
4. Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
5. Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century
6. Industrialization and Its Effects
7. 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
8. 20th Century Global Conflicts
9. Cold War and Contemporary Europe

3. Student Expectations/Course Procedures:

Expectations:
1. Be in your seat working on the warm-up when the bell rings.
2. All devices are away between entrance and exit, unless explicitly instructed by Mr. Schaefer.
3. Be respectful and responsible at all times.
4. Be prepared for class. Bring all necessary materials: textbook, binder, pens/pencils, assignments, etc.
5. ALWAYS put forth your very best effort.
Procedures
Attendance: Teacher will take attendance at the beginning of each period. Be on time for class to avoid the consequences that
multiple tardy marks bring.
Pick-Up/Turn-In Boxes: At the beginning of each class, check the pick-up box for class materials. Homework will be placed in the
turn-in box at the beginning of class, and in-class assignments and exit tickets will be placed there at the end of class.
Warm-Up: Students will complete the daily warm-up at the beginning of class on a sheet of notebook paper. Be prepared to
share and discuss your answers. These will periodically be collected for a grade.
Student Central/Trash: Pencils, tissues, hand sanitizer, hole punch, stapler, and trash are located at the table in the corner of the
room. Please throw away all trash before leaving—care for the environment!
Seating Arrangements: As young adults, students will be able to choose where they sit at the beginning of the course. However,
assigned seats will be issued as necessary.
Devices: It is expected that students will keep devices away during class unless instructed to use them by the teacher. Classroom
policy will follow Warhill policy. Violations will result in the following:
First infraction: Verbal warning and loss of participation points for the day
Second infraction: Confiscation of the device for the remainder of the class
Third infraction: Confiscation of the device and gives to Assistant Principal
Teacher calls home
Student may retrieve cell phone at the end of the day from AP office
Fourth infraction: Teacher collects cell phone & gives to Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal calls home
Parent must retrieve cell phone from administration
Referral for cell phone use: 1 day of ISS
Restroom: A student will be required to present their own Pride Pass to leave the classroom for restroom visits, locker visits, etc.
Please wait for an appropriate break in class to go. Only one student is permitted to leave the room at a time.
Food: Students will NOT be allowed to eat or drink in the classroom. Gum is also prohibited. The only allowable item will be
water. Please follow these guidelines to help keep the classroom environment clean and welcoming.

4. Attendance Policy: To comply with Virginia State Law, students are expected to attend school every day and to be on time unless
there is illness or death in the immediate family. Please refer to the Warhill High School Handbook (pages 17-19) for more detailed
information regarding the attendance policy for WJCC schools.

5. Evaluation/Grading/Homework Procedures:
Weighting of grades will be as follows: Semester Weighting:
Tests = 50% Marking Period 1: 40%
Quizzes = 20% Marking Period 2: 40%
Writing/Projects = 20% Final Exam: 20%
Daily work/Participation = 10 %

Final Exam Exemption: The Senior Exam Exemption policy will be followed.
Tests will consist of one test per unit containing multiple choice and free-response questions in preparation for the
AP Test. Tests will mimic the format of the AP Exam to help prepare students. There will also be four PERIOD
exams throughout the course.
Quizzes: periodic quizzes will be given based on nightly readings, essay practice, etc.
Classwork will consist of case studies, group activities, primary source analysis, in-class writings, warm-ups, and
discussion. Stay engaged and participate if you expect to do well.
Writing will consist of timed writings in class and take-home essays. One focus of this course is to improve student
writing in preparation for the AP Test and for further academic pursuits. With this in mind we will have periodic
timed writings based on current events and topics in class. Projects will be assigned throughout the year. These
may be group activities or independent, and may require research and work outside of class.
Homework will be assigned regularly. This will include reading from the McKay textbook, as well as independent
studying for assessments. Given the content of this class, work outside the classroom will be necessary to
adequately cover it all. Students are expected to complete all assigned work.
WJCC VUE: Grades will be posted on VUE and updated at least once week. If you do not have access to the Internet
at home, parents or students may request a paper copy of their grade report. Class websites will also be updated
through VUE and will contain announcements, assignments, and course documents.

6. Missing Work Resulting from an Absence: Make-up assignments are due three school days from the date the student
returns to class, with exceptions made for extenuating circumstances. Make-up work turned in after the allotted three days
will be subject to the late work policy outlined below. Obtaining make-up work is the responsibility of the student and most
assignments will be accessible on VUE and can usually be retrieved and completed before even returning to school from
your absence. If absent on a TEST day, students are required to arrange an appointment to make up the test after school.
This must be done on the first day the student returns to class. Students have one week to make up a test, at which point
the test will become a zero. Do your best to be present daily, especially on test days.
*Absences have a tremendously detrimental effect on student performance – please make every effort to be in class
daily!

7. Late Work: No late work will be accepted past the due date. Students may receive two homework passes during the
semester, one per nine weeks. Stay organized and complete work on time!

8. Exam Dates: AP Exam is scheduled for May 6, 2020

Final exam during school scheduled exam week

9. Academic Integrity/Cheating: Incidents of cheating and/or plagiarism threaten the integrity of instruction and
compromise the character of the individual and will result in a grade of zero without opportunity to redo the assignment.
Examples of cheating may include but are not limited to: permitting another student to copy work or assignments, giving or
receiving answers, plagiarism, and improper use of the internet and web materials to complete papers or assignments. The
faculty and staff encourage students to take pride in their own success and support and guide students to achieve success
through their own initiative and perseverance. If a student has cheated, it will be regarded as a serious matter and
appropriate consequences will be administered. Please refer to the High School Handbook (page 7) for more detailed
information.

Please remove the bottom of this page, sign and return it to class.

Mr. Schaefer/AP European History

By signing this Course Syllabus, I recognize and understand the rules and regulations of this class. Failure to follow these
rules and requirements could result in disciplinary actions and possible failure of the course.

Student (print):_____________________________ Student (signature) :___________________________________

Parent (print):______________________________ Parent (signature) :____________________________________

Date : _________________

I look forward to getting to know you and working with you this year. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any
questions or concerns. Let’s have a great year!

Mr. Schaefer