Social Science Department at Canyon Crest Academy

Welcome to AP U.S. History!  The pages below contain important pre-registration information about the AP U.S. History course at Canyon Crest Academy.

"In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest."-Henry Miller

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."-Sam Ewig

Registration Clearance Form:

The Registration Clearance Form must be submitted for a student's registration to be fully complete; they are due  in either room C-104 or E-205.  Please read through the information contained on the pages listed below in order for both students and families to familiarize themselves with the course before signing the form.  If you have questions, please contact Mark Van Over, the Social Science Department Chair, at mark.vanover@sduhsd.net or Brad Spilkin at bradley.spilkin@sduhsd.net.

AP U.S. History Pre-Registration Information--navigate through the following pages:

• AP U.S. History Course Description and Intent

Provides information about the course content and its implementation at CCA

• AP U.S. History FAQ

Provides an overview of almost every question that one may have about AP U.S. History.  Don't see an answer to a question you have?  Feel free to contact the instructor.

• AP U.S. History--Helpful Study Aids

Provides information about helpful study supplements to help manage a large course on the 4x4 Block.

• Student AP Comments and Testimonials

Comments from former AP students about the value and experience of taking an AP course.

• AP U.S. History Test Information

Provides an overview of the types of tests that are experienced in an AP U.S. History course.

• AP U.S. History Sample Test Questions

Shows the types of test questions that are used in AP U.S. History, contrasted with the "regular," College Prep U.S. History course.

• AP U.S. History Sample Student Work

Want to earn an "A" on homework in AP U.S.?  This page shows samples of work that earned A, B, C, and D grades.

• Registration Clearance Form

This form needs to be signed and returned to the AP U.S. History instructor prior to enrolling in the course.  This form is due  in room C-104 or E-205.  (PLEASE DO NOT TURN INTO THE COUNSELING CENTER.)

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