This document provides the course description and policies for an Advanced Placement American Studies II class. It outlines that the course will cover social, political, and economic developments in the United States from 1898 to the present to prepare students for the AP exam in May. Students will be graded based on unit tests, essays, and collaborative projects, with homework making up the remainder. The document details policies on homework, late work, absenteeism, tests, and a mandatory senior project requiring 20 hours of community service.