Course+Syllabus+and+Rules

**CIVICS -- SYLLABUS** **Mr. Calvert** First Semester Course Room #207 McGuffey High School calvertm@mcguffey.k12.pa.us ** I. **__First Nine Weeks__: We will be studying the concepts of Citizenship, Democracy, and the Legislative Branch of our government. **II. **__Second Nine Weeks:__ We will be studying the Executive Branch, Elections, Judicial Branch, the Amendments, and the role of the U.S. Constitution in State and Local government. Tests consist of matching, multiple choice, completion, and normally at least one or two short essays. Occasionally, some type of visual interpretation (graphs, charts, maps, etc.) will also be used. **__ RULES __** 1. Bring **all** materials daily. 2. No use or in viewing sight of cell phones, I-pods, headsets, or other technical devices not already authorized by the school’s policy. 3. Be respectful to all people. 4. Raise hand to speak 5. Be in your seat when the bell rings. **__ CONSEQUENCES __** 1. The first time I write you name down in my discipline book for a particular offense-- it’s a WARNING. 2. Same behavior continues, I will then write it up and send it to Mr. Hamberger, the Vice-Principal. 3. Severe behavior (profanity, fighting, harassment, etc.) will be sent directly to Mr. Hamberger.
 * 2009 - 2010**
 * __ COURSE GOALS: __**
 * Master concepts and vocabulary that is necessary to understand citizenship.
 * Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
 * Understand the major forms of government in the world.
 * Explain the origin and major beliefs of democracy.
 * Examine the roles and importance of the three branches of government.
 * Examine major documents and laws that help develop of U.S Constitution.
 * Explain the major concepts located in the U.S. Constitution
 * Discuss the twenty-seven amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
 * __ EXPECTATIONS: __**
 * You are expected to be an active learner in the classroom.
 * You are expected to utilize your text.
 * You are expected to bring all materials (book, notebook, folder, & worksheets) with you daily.
 * __ TEXTBOOK / REQUIRED MATERIALS: __**
 * **__American Civics,__** by Hartley and Vincent, 2005 edition.
 * __ COURSE OUTLINE: __**
 * __ HOMEWORK POLICY: __**
 * All work must be put into binders.
 * Binders are checked every two weeks during testing; not late work is excepted.
 * Neatness and accuracy are a must.
 * __ TEST FORMAT: __**
 * __ CLASSROOM RULES: __**
 * ** ALL OTHER RULES AND PROCEDURES WILL FOLLOW THE SCHOOL HANDBOOK * **