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Greetings, AP Psychology Students and Parents!
We are now just a month away from the start of the school
year, and I hope you are all getting ready for a fantastic experience in AP
Psychology! I know I am.
We will have many exciting adventures together in psych
class starting September 3, but there are a few things students can take care
of before classes begin in order to get off to a smooth start in AP
Psychology. Students should:
- Plan to stop by the classroom (rm 136) and pick up your textbook during one of the times listed below. You will get directions on your first reading assignment (in preparation for your first quiz, which comes up quickly). Many students, whether they have taken an AP course before or not, need time to adjust to the pace and density of the reading load in AP Psych, so getting started before classes begin will help you ease into the process. And, you get to meet me, which is reward in and of itself! :)
Wednesday, August 14: 8AM– 4 PM
Saturday, August 17: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, August 18: 4 PM – 6 PM
Tuesday, August 20: 8AM –Noon
Please note that I will not be available to check out textbooks during the “Staff Work Days” August 27-29, as I am completing my internship (which should also explain the strange schedule of my availability). I do not know if my substitute will be available then, so don’t put this off assuming we will be around. If you absolutely cannot make it during any of the times listed above, email me at wellevk@chipfalls.k12.wi.usto set up a time so you don’t arrive to find a dark room & locked door.
- As you complete your back-to-school shopping, be sure to obtain a 3-ring binder for use during this class. I do have a number of free binders that have been donated, and you may pick one up when you get your textbook if you like. You’ll need this because exams are cumulative and you will need to save most materials for studying for the AP exam in May. All former AP Psych students can attest to the necessity of the 3-ring binder! I’d recommend looking for one that is sturdy and at least 1½ -2 inches wide. (Three inches is excessive, though, and just takes up space in your backpack.)You will likely fill it up by May, which is the point. This may seem obvious, but I’ll mention it anyway: you’ll also need a notebook or loose-leaf paper (your choice) to go in the binder. This is where you’ll keep your notes.
- Sign up for email updates from this course webpage (via the box on the top left of the page). If you regularly access your email, this will be a great way to stay on top of what is happening in class, as you will receive email notifications each time the blog is updated with links, assignments, or class news. Many parents have found this a helpful resource in the past.
- “Like” us on Facebook if you are a regular Facebook user, or “Follow” us on Twitter if you Tweet: @Welle_APPsych. I post reminders about upcoming quizzes, deadlines, course links, and fun video links on this page. “Liking” it means those posts show up in your Newsfeed. However, I will not have access to your personal page (nor will you have access to mine) so we both preserve our privacy.
FYI: Please
don’t take it personally, but as a general rule I don’t accept personal friend
requests on FB from current Chi-Hi students or parents. Once you graduate, if
you want to stay in contact, you are more than welcome to send a request to
Mrs. Welle. Before then, it’s probably best to maintain some teacher-student
(or teacher-parent) boundaries.
Welcome to AP Psychology! I’m sure reading through this has
got you thinking about what this class will be like, so please, bring any
questions you have when you come to pick up your book. I hope to meet each of
you during textbook pick-up and am looking forward to it!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Welle
AP Psychology Teacher
Chippewa Falls Senior HS
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