US Government my homewok

U. S. Government Syllabus                                                  

Instructor:

P. Woods

The U.S. Government course will include basic structure of our federal government system, a citizen’s role within a democratic political process, and the study of our federal and state constitutions. To be successful in this course, please come to class prepared, complete all assignments and required reading.  Your success is a team effort. Be prepared, complete all work, participate in class discussion and ask for help if needed. We want you to be successful.

1. Textbook:  United States Government: Democracy in Action, Glencoe/McGraw Hill
2. Supplemental Readings: You will be given primary source and secondary reading materials (essays, articles, documents ect.) within each unit that deals with organizing concepts that will be emphasized in the unit writing assignment.                                                                                                                                          

General Information:

1.      Assessment :

      Student grades are based on the followings:

 25% tests/quizzes

40% daily work/homework

20% projects

15% six weeks test grade

2.      Supplies:  Students are to come to class prepared. You are to bring 

textbook, notebook, pencils/pen and other materials to class daily.

Students will need five dividers and one notebook.

3.      Make Up Policy: It is the responsibility of the student to check with

teacher to find out what was missed during absences. Retake on any major test must be taken within 5 school days of the failing grade received or no later than 10 days of the date of test.

4.      Tutoring: Tutoring for U.S. Government is offered 8:15-8:45 on Tuesday.

5.      Class Behavior: Students are expected to have appropriate behavior.

B. T. W. H. S. P. V. A.’s discipline, attendance and tardy policies will be strictly enforced.

6.      Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty includes creating or copying of work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an examination. The determination that a student has been engaged in dishonesty shall be based on the judgment of the classroom teacher or other supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation, or information from students. Students found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to disciplinary penalties as well as academic penalties.

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