AP US Government Primer

Give your student a head-start on the major themes and skills necessary to succeed in AP United States Government and Politics!

Locations: Online, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Menlo Park

Cost: $120/hr

Recommended hours: 10.5-13.5

Goals:

Give students a strong foundation in the content of the class
Bolster critical AP US Government skills such as note-taking, essay-writing, and reading
Help students complete any summer reading and writing exercises assigned by their teachers

To Enroll Call (650) 331-3251/ (408) 345–5200

Course Description:

This summer bridge is built to prepare students for the rigors of the AP US Government and Politics class. It will focus on building the foundational constitutional knowledge and the essay writing skills that they’ll need through the course and the test.

AP US Government Primer Topics:

We will select and teach the topics that will best match your student’s level and interest and build a personally tailored curriculum from these sample lessons.

The Constitution

Its amendments, and the foundation of the federal system

The Beliefs

The ideological underpinnings of public and political behavior

The Participants

The American political parties, sub-party interest groups, and the role of media

The Policy

The federal institutions and public policy

The People

Civil rights, civil liberties, and civic participation

The Past

Critical Supreme Court cases and watershed elections

The Class

Research, note-taking, memorization and essay writing

Make the Most of the Summer!

Students who stay actively engaged in the learning process during the summer perform better during the school year.

Contact AJ Tutoring to Enroll in Summer Tutoring Peninsula (650) 331-3251