EXCEL CIVICS
Teacher: Mr. Ryan Prom
Email: r.prom@biglake.k12.mn.us
Textbook: United States Government
Textbook Website: http://my.hrw.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Throughout the class we will study government including The Declaration of Independence, The Articles of
Confederation, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and federal, state and local government. In addition to
government, this class also contains a character development unit. The character development unit will focus on
the traits of attitude, preparation, respect, honesty, character, leadership, courage, and integrity and others yet to
be determined.
Students in this class expressed an interest in a more intensive study of American Government. Please make sure
you come prepared for class with all the necessary materials, including your completed assignments.
RULES & POLICIES
The rules for this class are very simple.
1. Be respectful of yourself, others, and property. Know and follow the Hornet Way.
2. Be engaged in your education.
3. Bring proper materials to class (pen or pencil, paper, textbook).
Candy, food, or beverages will not be allowed in the classroom. Cough Drops and Gum are allowed until it
becomes a problem. Please place wrappers and discarded gum in the garbage!! Thank you.
Be cooperative and courteous to substitute teachers. Misbehaviors will result in consequences for the
student/students responsible for the unacceptable behaviors.
Following the Student Handbook.
ABSENCES
Approved Absences – Students with an approved absence will have 2 days to makeup any work missed. If a test is
missed, the students have 2 days to schedule a makeup time with the teacher. (Admit Slip)
Unapproved Absences – No work will be accepted from students with unapproved absences.
LATE WORK & PASSES
You are allowed 2 late assignments per semester. Late work is due the next class day to receive full credit. If the
assignment isn’t turned in the score will be a zero and you will have used a “late” pass.
TARDIES
If you are not in the classroom when the bell rings, or if you are in the room but do not proceed to your seat, you
will be marked tardy. Upon receiving your third tardy of the semester, you will serve a 30-minute detention. Upon
receiving your fourth tardy, you will receive a detention and be referred to the principal.
Mr. Prom
Course Syllabus - Civics
2011
QUALITY WORK
All assignments handed in need to be completed and of quality work. Any assignment, which is not quality work,
will be handed back and the student will be asked to redo the assignment. Assignments must be completed before
entering the classroom.
GRADES
Report Cards—The grade you receive for every marking period will be based on many different learning
activities. These include, but are not limited to, daily work, tests and quizzes, Current Event Activities/Quizzes,
cooperative learning, notebooks and folders, and class participation.
A minimum of 50% of your semester grade will be based on quiz and test scores. There will be no extra
credit assignments given in HP Civics. Retests are not given, unless there is an emergency situation.
Weighted grades are used in this HP class when determining a student’s individual GPA. See your student
handbook for further explanation.
The following grading scale will be used for this course:
Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
%
Required
≥94
≥90
≥87
≥83
≥80
≥77
≥73
≥70
≥68
≥63
≥60
<60
Parents: If you have any special concerns for your child, or anything that is important for me to know
that could make them successful in class, please comment below.
Mr. Prom, I have read your syllabus and have agreed to follow these rules.
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Student Name (Printed)
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Student Signature
Mr. Prom, My son/daughter brought home the syllabus for me to discuss.
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Parent Name (Printed)
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Parent Email
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Phone
Mr. Prom
Course Syllabus - Civics
2011