In AP World History, there are several things that you can do in order to acheive success,
Pay attention in class! (Your time in this class is too valuable to fall asleep in!)
Take notes if you have to during class
When you first start a chapter in your textbook, you need to read through the whole chapter; don't just skim and look for the answers to your packet
Don't cut corners on your chapter vocabulary and questions, answer them thoroughly as you read
Don't wait until the last minute to do your homework, try to start the assignments the night they're assigned.. (Trust us on that one)
Mongols destroy everything, just know that
At the end of the year, take the AP exam! You've learned a lot during the year. You spent an entire year cramming, why let it go to waste? After all, the information is still just in the back of your head.
As long as you're a good student who is willing to put in the work and effort, you should have no problem succeeding in AP World History :)