AP United States Government is a first-year college level course that examines the structures, theories and practices that shape our government today.  There will be a focus on current events. Students will develop critical thinking skills through the use of relevant charts, graphs, and political cartoons in regard to our political system.

Grading Policy

There will be two grading categories, major and minor

Major category is 60 %and Minor is 40%

There will be several types of assessments to the grading system.  Each assessment will be assigned as either a Major Category or Minor Category.

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Late Assignments

Loss of ten percent every day late