"Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity." -Louis Pasteur

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This week's schedule:
Monday– Late Start A Day
Tuesday– B Day
Wednesday–  A Day
Thursday– B Day
Friday– A day

U.S. History= 
  • We will wrap up different perspectives on the Vietnam War at the start of the week in class.
  • There will be an extra credit opportunity this week, but you MUST be in class to pick it up. 
    • It is due Wednesday, 5/3 for A day classes & Thursday, 5/4 for B day classes.
  • We will also be taking a closer look at the Counterculture this week.
  • There will be a new Study Guide given out this week that will be due on 5/9 & 5/10.
    • There will be a test that day on Vietnam & the Counterculture. Please be reading your textbook Chapter 16 (all sections) & Chapter 17 (section 1 ONLY) to be better prepared.
AP Euro= 
  • Part 2 of the in-class exam (that will be a portion of your Final grade for this class) is Tuesday, 5/2...you will be writing both a DBQ & LEQ in-class. 
  • Optional in-class reviews are:
    • Monday AM, 5/1 8:00-8:40
    • Monday PM, 5/1 6:00-7:00
    • Wednesday AM, 5/3 CANCELED (due to make-up exams)
    • Monday PM, 5/8 TBD (reviews this week may be scheduled around on-line reviews with Mr. Richey
    • Tuesday, 5/9 TBD...I realize most of you have your AP Lang test the following morning so this may be canceled.
    • Thursday PM, 5/11 TBD 
  • Be working on your own study plan! Although we will be reviewing in class it is important for you to commit additional time to be prepared.  
    • Check the School Loop emails I am sending.
    • Once again, here is the link to the "One Month AP European History Study Guide" that I shared in class before the break. Remember you do not need to use this plan, but it may provide you with some helpful ideas. 
    • Additionally, here is a link to the Romulus AP Euro review app (yes, it does cost $4.99, but it might be a good option for you depending on your learning style).

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