Senior Civics
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Johnson
I.
Introduction
Civics is a full year required course. The subject matter we cover in this
class is intended to help you understand American government thereby
making you a better prepared citizen for the future. A careful study of
government will also make you a better critical thinker as the subject
forces you to analyze problems and evaluate solutions. Keep in mind, all
of us, on a daily basis, are affected by decisions people in government
make. For this reason this class will be one of the most relevant classes
that you will have your senior year.
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Course Objectives
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Understand the philosophy and principles upon which the government of the United
States is based
Understand the interrelationships of government under the U.S. Constitution
Explore citizen participation and responsibilities as informed participants within the U.S.
government’s political system.
Examine how a market economy functions as a system and compares with other
economic systems.
Analyze trends in economic conditions and indicators and their relationship to national
and international political, social, and geographic factors.
Analyze and evaluate economic issues, problems, and decisions at local, national, or
international levels, considering economic data, concepts, and theories.
III.
Textbooks: United States Government: Democracy in Action by Richard
C. Remy, (2002 edition)
We The People by the Center for Civic Education
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Additional Readings will be assigned.
V.
Required Assignments (PLEASE NOTE: NO LATE WORK IS
ACCEPTED)
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Daily Assignments: these are due on the day they are given unless stated
otherwise.
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Homework: these are assignments generally due the next class meeting
which need to be completed outside of class.
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Projects/Papers: these are assignments which take several days to be
completed in and out of class.
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Quizzes: these are assessment tools to evaluate your understanding of the
present subject material.
* Note: assignments, homework, and projects/papers may be redone for
full credit. So hang on to those papers which are returned to you.
VI.
Attendance
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Regular attendance is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL in this class. Points
are given each day for participation. Unexcused absences and tardies will
result in the loss of these participation points as well as a zero on any
assignment you missed. So do your best to come to class!
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I will strictly enforce the school attendance policy.
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Classroom Management
RESPECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
BRING YOUR MATERIALS EVERYDAY (TEXT, PAPER,
PENCIL OR PEN, AND ASSIGNMENT)
DO NOT DISRUPT OTHERS OR THE LEARNING PROCESS
BE PREPARED; BRING ALL WORK AND MATERIALS TO
CLASS
NO FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN CLASS (CANDY, POP,
ETC)
CELL PHONES ARE STRICLTY PROHIBITED
USE COMMON SENSE; THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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Grades
I use the following grading scale
100 – 90 = A
79 – 70 = C
89 – 80 = B
69 – 60 = D
59 – below = F
Your Grade will be based upon how well YOU complete the required
assignments.