• SyllabusAP    Euro Calendar

    Welcome to AP European History

    Congratulations, you have chosen to take on the challenge of Advanced Placement European History for the upcoming school year. This fast-paced college-level course covers European History from the Renaissance (1400s) to the present.  We cover a lot of information in a brief amount of time and the course is demanding and rigorous.  Consider each of the following points below before deciding if this course is for you.  If you are truly dedicated and up for the challenge, you will find the class very rewarding. 

    1. This course involves complex college-level textbooks and numerous outside readings, so high reading comprehension skills are imperative.
    2. Writing is an essential component to the class, so if writing essays are a challenge for you, you will have difficulty passing this class. Many writing assignments will be timed-writing essays that you will have to complete with limited time in class: DBQs (Document-Based Question essays), LEQs (Long Essay Questions), and SAQs (Short Answer Questions).
    3. We will cover 1 chapter every 1- 2 weeks, and we will also have regular chapter quizzes & Unit Exams. 
    4. Classroom participation in discussions, debates, and presentations is expected and mandatory.
    5. Expect a minimum of 30 minutes of homework per night, including weekends, involving reading, taking notes, watching videos, and writing. A great deal of independent reading and learning will take place outside of the classroom.
    6. You need to be able to work well in groups and present in front of class as group projects and activities are components of the class.
    7. You will be required to be disciplined and self-motivated, and time-management is essential.
    8. If you are truly motivated and up for the challenge, I look forward to having you in class.

     

    In order to keep pace with the APEH Exam date (*May 9, 2025), students must begin preparing for this class over the summer.  Because there is so much material to cover and the exam is so early, we will have a difficult time covering all the necessary content by the end of April if we don’t start before the beginning of school. Please go to the AP Euro Summer Assignment and complete the work before the start of school.