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=//**Welcome to 2011-2012 AP US History at the SMIC Private School!**//=

Over the course of the year, you will be using this Wiki to:
 * Keep up to date on assignments and due dates
 * find information about the key concepts and essential questions you must master for each unit
 * find digital copies of handouts given in class
 * participate in and start online discussion threads about the course or course topics
 * share information that you have fond helpful in preparation for the AP US History test on May 11, 2012

There are times that you will feel that this is one of the most difficult classes you have ever taken, but in the end, you will emerge as a better writer, a better thinker, and a student who is prepared for some of the toughest academic challenges university life has to offer!

//REMEMBER: I am here to be your coach, your teacher and your friend. I am not here to be the source of your knowledge, but a means to help you develop the skills you need to ultimately teach yourself. Along the way we will continue to hone your presentation skills, your writing, and your ability to analyze and synthesize information. I strongly encourage you to come and talk to me about any concerns you have about the course, the material, or other issues. I want to help you come up with solutions to any problems that may arise. Your input is useful in helping me make this course the best it can be. With the right point of view, this can be a fun, exciting and rewarding experience for all of us!//