Grafton High School AP American Government Class

Assignments for March 29 to April 3 Remember, at this point, assignments will be used for enrichment.    Assignments submitted will be graded as they are turned in.    Remember to follow the submission instructions.   When sharing documents through email, please change the name of the document to reflect the name of the assignment.  This will let me know what specific assignment you are submitting as well as let you know what assignment you were working on.  Also, in the subject line of emails, write what the email is about.  Again, this will let each of us know what the email is about.  If you are submitting activities through OneNote, remember to send a Remind message or email me to check specifically for the activities on OneNote. We will have an optional online Teams session Tuesday at 1:30.  Log on and let's have a conversation about the class, exam, or anything in general.  You should have received an invitation i...

I assume everyone has read Mrs. Shumaker's message on LiveGrades on March 25.  All work at this point is going to use for enrichment.  That means teachers are going to assign activities that are going to be used to reinforce skills taught, rather than new material.  Not completing these assignments will not hurt your grade.  It can only help your grade.   If you are on the border of a certain grade, these activities can certainly help you out. I will continue to assign activities and enter the grades.  I will post assignments on Fridays.  Please follow the details below on how to submit the assignments.  I am going to assign activities that will reinforce topics 1-3 for the AP Exam.  The AP exam will be given from home on computer at a later date.  It will focus on topics 1-3 and will be FRQ based.  When sharing documents through email, please change the name of the document to reflect the name of the assignment.  This...

I hope all is all as could be at this time.  I am just giving you an update. I have been grading assignments as they have been submitted to me through email or OneNote.  If you are submitting through OneNote, please send me a message that you have completed an assignment on OneNote. I will be grading the Khan Academy assignments starting tomorrow morning.  Be sure to have it completed.  We now have online access to the AMSCO books.  Just type in the Username and Password as is seen below.  Choose the AMSCO AP choice and then access the textbook.  https://www.perfectionnext.com Username:   student@grafton.k12.us Password:  Learning101!

This is an update on how everyone has been turning in their assignments.  I have given the option to send me emails with copy and paste, photos, or word document as well as posting your work on OneNote under the Homework tab. If you are submitting through OneNote, please send me a message by email, Live Grades, or Remind. I will be grading assignments as I get them and give you a message back acknowledging that I received it and graded it.  I will save any email you send me that has an assignment with it. I have put the 5-1 Current Events as missing if you have not turned them in.  There will be no penalty for turning in late.  This is just a marker in LiveGrades that you need to complete this activity. I will be trying different things next week for lessons.  Please bear with me as we are learning in these trying times. I will try to scan the pages from the AMSCO book this weekend and post on OneDrive and OneNote.  In terms of the AP Exam, I ha...

We have been asked to share next week's assignments by Friday. Everyone should have received a link via email to access the class OneNote.  If you didn't, let me know.  You will submit assignments via OneNote.  There is a learning curve for me as this is the first time I am using it. Here are the assignments for the week: If you are the first half of the alphabet, Current Events are due.  This is grading period 5, CE#1.  Submit it through OneDrive. (35 points) Complete Khan Academy lesson on Political Ideology by Monday night. (100 points) Complete the Civil Rights legislation/amendments project.  (70 points)  The topics were chosen last Friday in class.  You do not need to create a PowerPoint.  You can create a Word document and turn it in via OneNote. Be detailed.   Here are the criteria: Identify the historical background of this legislation Why was this legislation needed? How did this legislation improve society if...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Here is the information that I have today: Teachers will post on LiveGrades by Friday what assignments to complete for next week. These assignments should be able to be accessed and completed using cell phones, as well as computers and tablets. Those students who don't have internet access, assignments will be sent via school buses next week. Continue to work on your Ice Packs for the rest of this week.  Work on your Khan Academy lessons by next Monday.    As usual, feel free to message me with concerns via LiveGrade, email, or Remind.   Here is today's supplemental information for   St. Patrick's Day .

Supplementary Information for Today This site from C-SPAN Classroom has terms needed for the AP Gov exam.  Review these terms.  There is a box at the top of the website that has information to gain access to the C-SPAN Classroom pages.  Voter Registration We were going to have a voter registration drive at school on Wednesday.  You can still register to vote by going to the County Clerks office in the old bank building to the left of the courthouse complex in downtown Grafton.  This site from the WV Secretary of State's office has information about registering to vote and the election.  You can register to vote for this year's election (May and November) as long as you turn 18 by November 3.  You must have your driver's license number, last four digits of your Social Security number, and physical and mailing addresses. 

This is an unprecedented time in American and world history.  Things are changing day by day and minute by minute.  The only thing for certain at this point is that there will be no school until March 27 and that seems to be optimistic.  I'm sure that most of you have been trying to follow the news. I have no information about the AP Exam, but here is the update that the AP organization has posted on its website. As of noon on Sunday, I have no information on work to be assigned other than the ice packets.  I will be assigning Khan Academy assignments that should be completed by the end of the day of March 23.  This will be material that will be needed to be covered for the exam.  Please take this seriously. I will also be posting materials each day Monday through Friday on this website.   I will not be posting a link each day, just check in each day.  I do not know for certain when I have to report to the school, but I continue to have in...

Starting Monday, there is to be no cell phone use or earbuds in the ears. Do not hide the phones in your lap.  Place them in your bag or binder during class.  You need to put them away prior to the beginning of class.  Lunch detentions will be given for violations. Tuesday will be WVU Day.  WVU President Dr. Gee will be at school during lunch.  Wear your WVU apparel and get a selfie with Dr. Gee! Current Events on Monday will be for the second half of the alphabet.  This is Grading Period 5, CE#1. The Taylor County Humane Society is seeking volunteers for its spaghetti dinner on March 21.  See Mr. Zukowski if you are interested in volunteering. There is a Parent-Teacher conference from 3:30 to 5:30 afterschool on Thursday.  If you have concerns, you are welcome to attend.  If you cannot attend, you can email Mr. Zukowski at rzukowsk@k12.wv.us or call 304-265-3046 ext 3201. Here is the agenda for the week: Monday: ·   ...

The end of the grading period is Tuesday. The last Current Events are due Monday for the first half of the alphabet.   Grading Period 4, CE#3.   A new schedule will be distributed on Thursday. Here is the agenda for this week: Monday: New Preamble paper Current Events Review courts procedures Read pages 132-136 Notes on how Civil Rights have been achieved in Congress. Tuesday: Preamble Civil Disobedience Letter from Birmingham Jail - a required document for AP exam Wednesday: Preamble Continue Lesson from Birmingham Jail Read pages 136-141 for Thursday's reading quiz Thursday: Preamble Reading Quiz Notes on Women's Rights Read pages 141-144 for Friday Friday: Preamble -turn in Notes on Affirmative Action Friday: