Post-Examination Project After students complete the AP Human Geography exam, they will embark on a research-based project, which will serve as the culminating activity. Information regarding the project will be distributed in May. Additional Information AP Exam Although taking the AP exam is not mandatory, it is my expectation that all students will take the exam. For more information regarding the exam, please refer to your school counselor, the College Board’s website () or see me. Materials (The following items are needed everyday) Binder with 10 dividers Pen or pencil, colored pencils or markers and a highlighter Agenda/Student Planner Textbook Grading Rubrics: A (90 – 100%) Advanced Expectations exceeded and shows a mastery of all course goals and themes Strong study skills exhibited by consistently earning A’s on tests, projects, and quizzes All work is turned in on time and all missed work is quickly completed and turned in. B (80 – 89%) Proficient Expectations met and shows a mastery all course goals and themes Strong study skills exhibited by consistently earning B’s on tests, projects, and quizzes Almost all work is turned in on time and missed work is completed and submitted C (70 – 79%) Minimal Proficiency Majority of expectations are met and shows some mastery of course goals and themes Average scores earned on tests, projects, and quizzes is in the 70s Proficiency policy may not have been met and student may be missing work D (60 – 69%) Not Yet Less than half of the expectations are met concerning the goals and themes Average scores earned on tests, projects, and quizzes is in the 60s Proficiency policy may not have been met and student may be missing work E (below 60%) Not Yet Expectations have not been met Average scores earned on tests, projects, and quizzes is less than 60% Proficiency policy has not been met and student may be missing work OTHER CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL POLICIES
Proficient Level – denotes solid performance for each standard being assessed. Students reaching this level demonstrate competency in meeting challenges and applying problem solving strategies to real-world situations. Minimal Proficiency Level – denotes rudimentary mastery of knowledge and skills associated with the standard being assessed. Not Yet – denotes a lack of minimal knowledge and skills associated with the standard and an upgraded resubmission is required after completion of an academic intervention. Grading Scale Proficiency Level Number Grade Advanced 90 – 100% Proficient 80 – 89% Minimal Proficiency 70 – 79% Not Yet 60 – 69% 0 – 59% Plagiarism Policy: The of Education academic integrity policy defines plagiarism as, “deliberately presenting the ideas or works or statements of another as one’s own, without acknowledgement of the source.” The Board also notes that plagiarism “includes downloading, copying, and/or buying work and submitting it as the student’s own work.” This policy means that “cut and paste” computer operations and copying material from a website are not permissible. Except for short quotations from cited sources, students must write everything in his/her own words. Students turning in work which is a violation of this policy will be referred to their administrator for appropriate disciplinary action and lose credit for the assignments. This policy will be fully enforced at all times. Even students who normally are “good kids” or “work hard” will be punished for this infringement. The policy was written for all Anne Arundel County students and will be consistently enforced.