Mrs. Gina Crudo - Room 455
Textbook: Contemporary Living by Ryder/Harter
Understanding Psychology by Richard A. Kasschau, Ph. D.
Classroom phone - 619-223-3121 (ext.4455)
Cell Phone – 619-985-1671
email: gcrudo @sandi.net
Course Curriculum & Requirements
Human Psychology and Sociology
Course Content: This two-semester course covers the integrated development through the human life
span. The first semester emphasizes the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of a person
from conception through the development of the adolescent. Behavioral and developmental theories
from Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg, and Havinghurst are analyzed. Particular importance is given to
relationships and how the relationship of positive and knowledgeable parental influences can promote
positive human development in all domains. The second semester course covers the structure of the
family, its composition and culture. Cross-cultural social influences and values of the family are
recognized and analyzed. Family support institutions involving health care are analyzed for availability,
affordability, and reliability. Upon completion of this course, students will possess some knowledge and
understanding that benefits psychology, sociology, or social behaviors careers. Other career paths
include teacher education and health and human services.
Teaching Strategies:
A variety of learning methods and teaching strategies include observations in class, class discussions,
group work and individual projects, newspaper and professional magazine readings, individual and/or
group research projects, oral and written reports, reading appropriate textbooks, tests and evaluations
related to the topics studied.
Guest speakers are invited to speak in the class and educational field trips are planned to enhance the
curriculum.
Human Psychology Standards:
After studying the content of this text, students will be able to:
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Evaluate the impact of parenting roles and responsibilities.
Evaluate parenting practices that maximize human growth and development.
Select and understand communication strategies that promote positive self esteem.
Research and evaluate external support systems that provide services for parents and
families.
Analyze and understand emotional and physical factors related to beginning the parenting
process.
Understand factors that affect the development of self-concept, values, character,
personality and philosophy of life.
Understand life skills necessary for parenting and child guidance.
Think like a Psychologist.
Human Sociology Standards:
After studying the content of this text, students will be able to:
 Understand the impact of family on individuals and society.
 Demonstrate appreciation for diverse needs and characteristics of families.
 Analyze functions and expectations of various relationships.
 Demonstrate communication skills that contribute to positive relationships.
 Evaluate and understand effective conflict prevention and management techniques.
 Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills in family, workplace and community.
 Demonstrate standards that guide behavior in relationships.
 Study and understand the development of children.
 Understand the positive guidance and discipline techniques that promote self worth.
 Understand and research factors that contribute to child abuse and neglect.
 Understand and promote factors and practices of health and safety of children.
 Understand and explore child-rearing traditions and customs of other cultures.
 Study, research and understand considerations for special needs children.
Textbooks: Contemporary Living, by Ryder/Harter and Understanding Psychology by Kasschau.
Parenting: Rewards and Responsibilities by Hildebrand.
According to the ESLRs: (Expected Student Learning Results)
 Students will show that they are effective communicators, self-directed planners who work
together effectively as a team or individually working to complete assignments verbally, in
writing or on the computer appropriate to a given situation.
 Students will show that they can speaking clearly and courteously. They listen attentively and
carefully. They are respectful of diverse cultures and foster tolerance for individual differences.
 Students are preparing for the workplace by participating in appropriate conversation with adults
and peers.
 Students are building positive relationships in a classroom setting, working independently and
collaboratively. Students will perform tasks reliably and responsibly.
 Students will utilize technology resources and information for their school work.
 Students will contribute time, energy and talents to improve relationships with teachers,
counselors, peers and family.
 Students will practice good habits in school, in classrooms, at home, in their community and in
the world.
 Students will develop goals of self-improvement in order to become responsible individuals.
 Students will discern propriety in dress, speech and behavior for a given situation.
Course Units:
Human Psychology and Sociology
Unit 1: Personal Development
Unit 2: The Decisions You Face
Unit 3: Getting along with others
Unit 4: Dimensions of Families and
Unit 5: Families Face Chang
Unit 5: Managing Family Living
Unit 6: Approaches to Psychology
Unit 7: The Life Span
Unit 8: The Workings of Mind and Body
Unit 9: Learning and Cognitive Processes
Unit 10: Personality and Individuality
Unit 11: Social Psychology
Homework: Specific reading and writing assignments will be completed outside of class.
Assignments come from the class textbooks, newspapers, videos, and professional magazines.
Grading: The grading system is computed as follows:
50% - Class work and
Attendance
10% - Homework and Projects
20% - Unit Tests
20% - Semester Final
Grades will be given after each six week grading period. All assignments are kept in a file folder on the
table. At the end of each grading period students will turn in file folders with your completed work and
assignments and fees earned (points). Students are responsible for keeping an accurate record of fees
earned on the fees ledger I have provided. Your files may be taken home at the end of each semester.
You will be paid a fee for attending class ($100 a day). You will also earn money for completing
assignments and projects assigned. If you are absent for one day, you will not earn a fee.
Grades will be calculated according to the amount of dollars (points) you earn.
$10,000 to 12,000= A; $9,000 to 8,500= B; $7,000 to 6,500 = C; $5,000 to 4,500 = D
All students are encouraged to come to my classroom for extra help. If you miss a test or class
assignment because of an excused absence, you must make up the work. Arrangements can be made
with me during class time to get missing work or you can come during Advisory class to make up work.
Make-up Work and Late Assignments: Students who miss assignments due to an excused absence
may turn in late work with no penalty. Depending on the length of absence and the amount of work to be
completed, the teacher will give a due date to the individual for when the work should be completed. If a
student fails to turn in an assignment, their grade may be lowered. Some late assignment will earn only
½ of the fees (points). Make arrangements with me if you anticipate a long absence. Work can be sent
home.
Classroom Management Standards:
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Be in seat and ready when the tardy bell rings. (being tardy will cost you - ½ of daily fees)
Bring materials to class everyday.
Use only dark blue or black ink pens when writing assignments.
Respect all people in the classroom and school environment.
Students are expected to keep heads up while sitting at the desk or tables, no sleeping unless you are ill! If you sleep
in class, you will lose your daily fee and your fee for the class assignment may be less.
Dress in an appropriate manner as stated in the student handbook.
No headphones, ear buds or electronic devices unless used for class work.
Remain in your seat until the bell rings and clean up any trash on the floor and on the table.
NO CHEWING GUM IS ALLOWED…….DO NOT STICK GUM UNDER THE TABLES OR CHAIRS.
Attendance: It is imperative that you attend class consistently! If you are ill, you are still responsible
for the learning which took place in your absence. Too many absences will lower your grade.
Every absence must be cleared, and it is the student's responsibility to do so. Any student tardy to class
will not get paid for the class time which is $100. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure
that all absences are cleared before each grading period is over.
Tardy Policy: Walking in late to class is disruptive and can be embarrassing. PLHS requires that your
citizenship grade be lowered one grade for each tardy in a six-week period. Detention is also assigned by
the office each time you are tardy to a class. For each six-week grading period the citizenship grades
will be as follows:
0 Tardy=E; 1 Tardy=G; 2 Tardies=S; 3 Tardies=N; 4 Tardies=U.
Truancies: Truancies are unexcused absences. Students with truancies earn a U in citizenship
(unsatisfactory). Seniors will not be allowed to walk with their graduating class if they have too many
“U’s” on their record.
Teacher Contact: Gina Crudo
Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Classroom phone: 619-223-3121 (Ex: 4455).
Cell Phone: 619-985-1671
My email is: gcrudo@sandi.net