Cornell Note-Taking

In my AP class, you will be required to take notes using Cornell formatting.  This video is a great introduction to Cornell notes, and will give you some practical instruction on how to do them.

Welcome to AP Government

Welcome to the AP government section of my website.  Here you will find important tools and resources that will help you be successful in this class, including the course calendar, and an online repository of any handouts or assignments that I give to you throughout the year.

AP United States Government & Politics is an amazing class.  This course explores the political theory and everyday practice that direct the daily operation of our government and shape our public policies.  The express purpose of this course is to prepare you to take the AP Exam for U.S Government and Politics, but we will certainly have fun along the way.  

The course is for all intents and purposes taught on a college level and it requires a substantial amount of reading and preparation for every class.  You should expect to take copious notes and review them daily just like you will in college.  If you do, you ought to have no problem performing well on daily quizzes and unit tests.  If you don't, you are going to struggle.

The objectives of this course go beyond a basic analysis of how our government “works.”  You will develop a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system, as well as your rights and responsibilities as citizens.

Feel free to explore the links on the right, my Twitter feed, and/or past posts.  If you have any suggestions regarding how I can improve this site, please email me.  I'd love to hear from you!