G
A o m v e e r r n i i c m
S p r i i n g 2 0 1 3 a e n n t t
1.
Foundations of America
2.
The Constitution
3.
The Bill of Rights
4.
Voting, Parties, Media
5.
Congress
6.
President
7.
The Courts
8.Arizona Government
Room 613P
Phone: (480) 308-7479
e-mail : jrleveri@mpsaz.org
Prep Hour: 4
http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/staff/jrleveringto/
Note: The website will be a valuable tool for you to utilize this semester. Schedules, assignments, and resources are regularly posted on my website. (sometimes extra credit!)
American Government is a survey of origins and functions of the government of the United States of
America and Arizona. This course will also examine issues of current significance as they relate to the curriculum.
 Our Text Book: American Government, by
William A. McClenaghan
 Notebook: You must have A Government notebook and bring it to every class, this will be used frequently.
 You: Be here, be prepared to use your mind and learn about your government.
Mr. Leverington reserves the right to amend any portion of this syllabus at any time.

S TUDENT
ILL OF
IGHTS
1.
N O STUDENT SHALL BE DEPRIVED
OF THE RIGHT TO RESPECT FOR
THEIR PERSON , BELIEFS , AND
OPINIONS
.
2.
N
O STUDENT SHALL BE DISRUPTED
IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE BY STUDENTS THAT
ARRIVE LATE TO CLASS , OR BY
STUDENTS THAT STAND UP BEFORE
THE CLASS ENDS , OR BY STUDENTS
THAT NAP DURING CLASS
.
3.
E
VERY STUDENT HAS THE RIGHT TO
FREEDOM FROM DRESS CODE
VIOLATIONS
.

Mostly book work
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- In class work, quizes

- Unit projects

Staying alert, off phone
Will not be announced
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If you score above 80%, you receive a 100%
If you score 70% - 79%, you receive a 90%
If below 70% you receive grade on final.
4.
A
LL STUDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO
THE FREEDOM FROM THE
DISTRACTIONS CAUSED BY THE USE
OF CELL PHONES AND MUSIC
PLAYERS
.
5.
M
R
.
L
EVERINGTON SHALL ACCEPT
NOTHING OTHER THAN A STUDENT
PASSPORT AS A HALL PASS .
6.
N O STUDENT SHALL BE DEPRIVED OF
HER OR HIS RIGHT TO DRINK WATER
DURING CLASS .
All grades are given as part of a point system.
Every assignment and quiz is given a certain value, see the Homework Policy below. Every test will be worth 80 points. Below is the grading scale. You will be given regular updates on your grade
.
A = 90 - 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
Consequences for Behavior, Attendance, or Academic Issues
1) In-class discussion
2) After class meeting
3) Parent contact
4) Student sent to ICR & assistant principal notified.
5) Student withdrawn