Congratulations on being accepted into A.P. European History.  The class will be rigorous and I hope you are up for the challenge.  The purpose of the class is to provide students with an opportunity to acquire knowledge of European history (1450-present) as it is taught in most colleges and universities.  Knowledge of the political events will be balanced with familiarity with social and cultural history.  Each student is preparing himself to take the A.P. European History examination.  Yes students must pay to take the A.P. test but there are fee reductions for students who qualify.  There is NO summer reading or assignments.  Students will pick up their textbook, Western Civilization by Jackson Spielvogel, at the Ayala school library when notified.  I look forward to meeting you the first day of school. (Hopefully it is in person and on campus)