New Student Info (2025-2026)

Required Supplies
  • Paper
  • Pencil
 
Recommended Supplies
  • Tissue for the classroom (please)
  • An APHG study guide (Princeton Review, etc.)
  • Barron's APHG flash cards (for exam prep)
 
SUMMER WORK
There is no summer work for my APHG class, but I encourage students to sign up for an e-card with the Rutherford County Library System. An e-card gives you access to all audiobooks, ebooks, and all online resources. You can always visit one of the branches later to upgrade to a full-service card for free.
 
What is Human Geography?
 
How can I prepare for AP Human Geography?
  • EXPLORE: Study maps and atlases. Mess around on Google Maps. Start looking at your community and the world with the eye of a geographer. Human Geography isn't only about where things are. We try to answer: What is Where, Why There, and Why Care?
  • READ: Check out a couple of books this summer. Browse the Coach Burns Collection at our CMS Library and find one you think you'll like. No pressure, this is optional.
  • Things you should know that you would have learned in middle school if Tennessee had not eliminated the world geography course:
  • The most important thing is to enjoy your summer. You will be working hard as a freshman at Central Magnet, so make the most of the time you have before we get going.