Class Syllabus for 12th Grade Government
High School 2013-2014
Mrs. Rebecca Piñon
Social
Studies Teacher
email: rebecca.pinon@yourschool.edu
Textbook – United States Government – Democracy in
America (Glencoe ISBN# 978-0-07-879982-2)
Descriptions/Objectives – To understand the foundations and purpose of the United States
Government; how the government works for us and how we, as its citizens, can support
the government.
Content Standards - RH. 11-CCR.1, 2, 4, & 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
1st 6 Weeks
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Chapter
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CC Standards
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Description
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1
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n/a
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n/a
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Getting
to know you. This first week will be used to know
the classroom room and the teacher.
Class expectations will be addressed during this week.
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2-3
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2
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RH.
11-CCR.1, 2, 4, & 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
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Historical
Foundations (Citizenship
& Articles of Confederation)
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3-6
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3
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RH.
11-CCR.1, 2, 4, & 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
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The
Constitution
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2nd 6 Weeks
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Chapter
|
CC Standards
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Description
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1-4
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Units 2-4
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RH. 11-CCR.1, 2, 4,
& 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
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Branches of
Government – Executive 1 week, Legislative 1 week, and Judicial 1 week, week
4 puts it all together.
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5-6
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16 & 17
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RH. 11-CCR.1, 2, 4,
& 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
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Elections/Political
Spectrum
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3rd 6 Weeks
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Chapter
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CC Standards
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Description
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1-2
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25
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RH. 11-CCR.1, 2, 4,
& 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
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Comparative
Government
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3-4
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23
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RH. 11-CCR.1, 2, 4,
& 7 WHST.11-CCR.4
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New Mexico
Government
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5-6
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n/a
|
n/a
|
Review and Final Exam
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* The
above syllabus is subject to change.
Grading for Government
Grades are calculated based on
the average of possible points as compared to earned points. Each assignment/assessment is assigned a
point value.
You can
access my grade book online! Ask your councilor or the Family Center for a user
name and password.
Description
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Estimated Percentage of Grade
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Daily and
Class Work + Participation
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60%
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Homework
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15%
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Tests/Quizzes/Projects
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15%
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Final Exam
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10%
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Total Possible Points
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100%
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Grade Percentage
A 90%-100%
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
F 59% and below
Classroom Information
and Policies
Materials (Expect
to bring them to class EVERYDAY):
*2 to 3 inch binder
* six tab dividers
*1 subject college-ruled spiral
notebook
* loose leaf notebook paper
*Colored pens, pencils, and
highlighters
* Small post-it notes
Grades and Progress
Reports: Grades will updated and posted in iParent weekly. Progress reports will sent home approximately
every three weeks either from the school or Mrs. Piñon. Extra credit will be given for students who
obtain a parent signature and return the report to Mrs. Piñon.
Classroom
Expectations:
1. Follow directions the first time they are
given.
2.
Be prepared when you come to class with your supplies and homework.
3.
Respect each other, the teacher, yourself, and your classroom. Rude comments, inappropriate comments, teasing,
and destruction of property are not acceptable.
No "F" bombs!
4.
Be polite and appropriate. This
includes listening while others are speaking, waiting for permission to speak, being
in dress code, wearing your ID before you enter class, and helping your
classmates and group-mates.
5. No
gum, makeup, or electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, etc) allowed in
class.
-- Food is allowed, provided it is not
disruptive. ALL drinks must have a lid
to prevent
spilling.
---iPods are only allowed after
tests and quizzes.
---If you have an emergency and
are expecting a call, please inform me at the beginning
of class, otherwise your phone will be confiscated and consequences will apply.
Consequences:
1st:
warning and 2 minutes after class; confiscate cell phone or iPod until the end
of class.
2nd:
referral and confiscate cell phone or iPod sent to the office.
3rd:
parent/guardian contact, referral, and confiscation of cell phone or iPod sent
to the office.
*Refer to
the AHA handbook for additional consequences.
Attendance:
Attendance in class is critical to your success. You are responsible for all assignments,
whether you were in class or not. Students
are responsible for requesting any missed work.
Absences and Make-up
Work: If you are absent, you have one week from the day of the absence
to get the work done and turned in. When
you make up an assignment, write ABSENT on top and the day you were gone. If you were absent the day of a test, speak
with me to schedule a make-up test. Students
are responsible for requesting any missed work.
Tardies: You are
tardy if the bell rings and you are not inside the classroom before I close the
door. Tardy students will be sent to ISS
to receive a pass to class. Tardiness is disruptive to your learning and need
to be avoided when possible!
Test Re-Takes: If
you are not satisfied with any test grade, you may take a second test. *You may not retake a test without turning in
a chapter review.* You have TWO WEEKS after seeing your
test results to take the test. This is a
great way to master material and get a second chance. I highly suggest taking advantage of
this. (Note: It will NOT be the same
test and you must schedule the retake during lunch or after/before school.) Students
are responsible for getting with Mrs. Piñon to schedule a retake.
Homework:
Homework is assigned periodically and will be due the next Friday. You will receive time during class to begin
and ask questions. You receive points
based on completeness and work shown.
All homework will vary in points.
This is to reflect the amount of work in each assignment.
Late Work: It is
your responsibility to get work in on time.
You will lose points for every day work is late (with the exception of
an excused absence), up to three (3)
days late. After the third day late work
will not be accepted.
If you need help:
I am typically available before school by 7:15am and during lunch on most days. I can also stay after school if the student
makes prior arrangements with me. Email
is a great way to schedule a help session (rebecca.pinon@aps.edu).
Bathroom Passes:
Just as it is vital for you to be present each day, it is equally necessary
that you stay in class. You are
responsible for taking care of personal matters on your own time. Bathroom passes will be given, but must not
be abused. Abuse of the privilege will
result in the loss of the privilege.
Projects: We will
have at least one project per semester, but often more. It will count as a test grade. Information will be forthcoming.
Binder Checks: Each
day in class, we will do something that should be in your binder. At the end of each six week grading period, I
will check those binders for a grade. It
is the student responsibility to keep track of what must be inside that binder
for each check
Current Events: Current
event assignments will be due most Fridays throughout the school year. Information on how to complete the assignment
will be forthcoming.
