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Harrison High School
IB Psychology Year HL 2
2013-2014
Mr. Kaplan (heathkaplan@gmail.com)
Course Description/Overview:
This is the second half of a course designed to develop a deeper understanding of human
behavior. We will utilize psychological theories and research as tools in our exploration.
Topics of Study Include:
More in depth look into……
New topics of Study…
BLA, CLA and SLA
Research Methods
Psychology of Human Relationships
Developmental Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Expectations:
The core principles of character in Harrison Central School District are:
Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Cooperation, Tolerance, and Trustworthiness
You are expected to accept the responsibility of Harrison High School students and complete all
homework, projects, and class work to the best of your ability. This means participating in
activities and discussions, refraining from off-task behavior, and turning off cell phones before
class begins. Since we will discuss sensitive and controversial topics throughout the year, you
must be respectful of others’ opinions. Do not talk when someone else is talking. Since our
periods are short, you must come on time; class begins when the bell rings. If you are not in the
room when attendance is taken, you will be marked tardy.
Materials:
All readings, homeworks, projects and power points will be available on the website
www.ibpsych.com. It is a work in progress.
Grading Policy:
You will be graded on a “total point” system. This means that every assignment will be worth a
certain number of points (i.e., a homework may be worth 10 points, but a test may be worth 100.)
Your grade will include a range of factors, such as short-answer tests, class work, homework,
projects, and participation. In addition to our classroom grades, you will be evaluated by the IB
through an internal and an external assessment to be discussed further in class.
Homework Policy:
You will be given a HW assignment every week due on the following Monday in class. All
written assignments must include your name and be typed. Points will be deducted from late
assignments turned in within a week of their due date. I will not accept assignments more than
two weeks late.
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Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism, cheating, and copying work from others undermine the very foundation of authentic
learning, and are, therefore, strictly forbidden. UNCREDITED USE OF WIKIPEDIA OR
OTHER WEBSITES WILL RESULT IN DIMINISHED CREDIT, OR A ZERO.
Attendance Policy:
“Only students with legal absences are entitled to make up any missed work, quizzes, and tests.”
– HHS Student Handbook
Make-Up Policy:
 If you are legally absent from class, you are entitled to make up work you missed. It is
your responsibility to e-mail us about notes, assignments, and tests you have missed.
Frequent absences – legal or otherwise – disrupt your learning and your ability to succeed
in this class.
Required Materials:
You will need the following three materials for class every day:
1. A binder of at least 2” to store class handouts and work. Don’t use the binder for any
other subjects.
2. A spiral notebook for class notes and some homework assignments. This notebook may
be collected periodically for assessment purposes. Don’t use the notebook for any other
subjects.
3. A pen/pencil to complete handouts and take notes. This won’t be provided in class.
Contact Information and Extra Help Hours:
I can be reached at heathkaplan@gmail.com; his extra help hours are from 7:15 to 7:40 a.m.
daily in D-130.