AP US History Students Over Halfway There

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Izzy Schrock
Convergence Editor
The textbook, The American Pageant, used by the AP US History
class. Photo by Izzy Schrock.
      Students in AP US History are now over half way through their curriculum and their book, The American Pageant. Fondly called "apush", students have been working hard in class to learn and prepare for the exam. The class is now on chapter 25 of 42 total chapters.
      “[I’m] technically on 24 and a half,” said junior Michael Altes. Outlining chapters can be tough, but due dates are flexible so students can stay balanced.
      “It feels a bit like death,” teases sophomore Holly Hemann. By the end of the year students will have read The American Pageant cover to cover.
      “It gives all the answers, and is better than a lecture,” Hemann said. The main difference between regular US history and AP US History is that it covers from Columbus to modern day, has more reading, and is faster paced. The class averages about a chapter and a half a week, with nightly assigned reading ranging from 5 to 15 pages.  Generally students are assigned to read and outline pages outside of school, and do discussions and activities in class.
      “The outlines suck, but probably will help a lot [on the AP exam],” said Altes. Both Hemann and Altes plan to take the AP exam in May.  Hemann says the book is very helpful, especially come test time.

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