Government CCP/Honors
Student Syllabus
Course Description:
Government is a course in which students learn about functions and problems of federal, state (emphasis on Maryland), and local governments. In this course a student will complete the student Service Learning requirement for graduation. In the Honors section, students extend learning through study of more challenging content. .
Course Objective:
· Students will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United.
· Students will evaluate how the United States government has maintained a balance between protecting rights and maintaining order.
· Students will evaluate the interdependent relationship of the United States politics and government to world affairs.
· Students will compare and evaluate the effectiveness of the United States system of government with various other political systems.
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of cultural and physical geographic factors in the development of government policy.
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of economic principles, institutions, and processes required to formulate government policy.
Texts/Resources:· Textbook: United States Government Democracy in Action
· http://msde.mdk12online.org/
Materials Needed:
· Loose leaf paper
· Folder or section of a binder
· Note cards
· Highlighter
· Writing utensils
Units of Study:
· Citizenship in Our Democracy
· The Federal Government
· The State and Local Government
· The Citizen in American Government
· Citizenship in the Home, School, and Community (includes Student Service Learning Unit)
· How the American Economy Works
· America in Today’s World
· Improving Life for All America
Grading Policy:
Term grades
Class work, homework & projects = 40% of term grade
Test & quizzes = 60% of term grade
Class Grade
Term 1/2 grade = 45% of semester grade
Term 2/4 grade = 45% of semester gradeFinal
Final = 10% of semester grade
Class Rules:
· No getting out of your seat during class without permission.
· No talking while teacher is giving instructions, during lesson, or while other students are working unless called upon.
· No talking during announcements.
· Do what you are asked the first time you are asked.
*** These rules are in addition to school rules.
Consequences:
· 1st: Verbal Warning
· 2nd: Verbal warning with parent contact
· 3rd: After school detention with parent contact
· 4th: Referral to office with parent contact
***Certain infractions may lead to automatic referral to office.
WHILE YOU WERE OUT
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If you are absent from class for any reason, excused or unexcused, it is your responsibility to get your missed assignments.
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Go to the “Make Up” box and fill out a form for the day(s) you were absent and place it on my desk.
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It now becomes my responsibility to gather your assignments and give them to you.
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If you miss a test, it must be made up promptly. You need to schedule the make-up test with me in person.