American Government
Jeff Sherrer
Dobson High School
Portable R-21
Phone: 472-3188
Email: jdsherre@mpsaz.org
Web Page: www2.mpsaz.org/Dobson/staff/jdsherrer/
Classroom Policies and Expectations
Welcome to class. A classroom is a place where all types of learning can take place. Content learning is the most obvious
type, but a student has the opportunity to learn more about values, relationships and themselves.
Course Description SS51
*Basic Political and Social Responsibilities of Citizenship
*Foundations of Government
*The United States Constitution
*The Legislative Branch
*The Executive Branch
*Judicial Branch/Civil Liberties
*Arizona Government
*Parties, Interest Groups, Media
Class Activities

Notebook
keep all your class notes, use Cornell format

Folder
in class to keep your graded assignments
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Textbook
read assigned pages
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Homework
variety of written assignments, full credit on day due
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Spot Checks
summaries, current events and other in class activities
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Tests & Unit Exams
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Final Exam
10-15% of your semester points…district test
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Web Page
See web page for class information and calendar for daily agenda assignments
Classroom Rules
1)
Student Handbook
Class and School Rules will be enforced
Write homework assignment in planner each day
2)
Attitude and Behavior
Be positive and respectful to everyone in class at all times
Displays of rudeness, disrespect, profanity, vandalism or intimidation will not be tolerated.
3)
A Few Important Items!
a. Attendance and Audits
b. Sweep
c.
Fire Drill exits
d. Trash and Vandalism of class
e.
Teacher dismisses not the bell
f.
Restroom Passes
g.
Dress Codes
h.
Cell Phones, devices away…see the school policy
i.
No Sleeping in class
j.
Do your best
4)
Discipline
Will be handled individually which may include a verbal warning,
a conference, parental contact or referral to administration
5)
Cheating
Any evidence of will result in a zero for that assignment.
Do not copy others assignments or let people copy your assignments.
Ask if you need help.
6)
Late Work
Will be accepted but full credit will not be given.
7)
Missed Work due to excused absence
Is due on the day you return. You may make arrangements for extended absences or special situations
8)
Missed Tests or Quizzes due to excused absence
Need to be made up within 3 school days if absence is excused
Lunchtime is best make up time otherwise make an appointment
9)
Grading
Total points are combined for each quarter and added to a final exam. The grading scale will follow:
A=90-100 % B=80-89 %
C=70-79 %
D=60-69 %
F=below 60%
10. Extra Help
Students can come in for extra help before school, conference time or during 2nd lunch.
11. Parent/Teacher Contact
Best time to reach me is before school and after 4:30. I will return your phone call or email within 24
hours.
Course Information Sheet Student/Parent Signature Form
Parents/Guardians and Students,
Please read the course information carefully. Sign, date it, and then return this sheet for my
records.
Thanks,
Mr. Sherrer
I have read and understand the information given on the Course Information Sheet.
(only one parent or guardian’s signature is required)
Student name ___________________________________________ Period ____
Student Signature ________________________________________ date _______
Parent/Guardian name _________________________________________
Parent Guardian Signature _________________________________ date _______
Parent/Guardian name _________________________________________
Parent Guardian Signature _________________________________ date _______