Lynn Huggins
Institute for Global Commerce and Government
Merrill F. West High School
(209) 830-3380 Ext. 4022
lhuggins@tusd.net
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ LAW, ORDER, AND PUBLIC POLICY
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
Welcome to Criminal Justice!
Students in Criminal Justice will obtain a fundamental knowledge of the criminal investigation procedures in law
enforcement and criminal justice systems, and fundamental knowledge of private security systems juvenile justice
procedures, management and supervision applications relative to law enforcement, community policing procedures,
and partnerships for problem-solving, police operations and seeking employment in criminal justice and related
fields.
Course Objectives
Students will understand crime and justice in the United States
Students will explore employment opportunities in the three areas of criminal—enforcement, judicial, and
corrections.
Students will experience opportunities for “real life” involvement in criminal justice
Course Outline
I.
Understanding crime and criminal justice
a. Crime and its consequences
b. Explaining crime
c. The rule of law
d. Searching and arresting
e. History and structure of American law enforcement
f. Policing America
g. Understand the use of force
h. Preparing reports
II.
Administration of Justice
a. Sentencing, Appeals, and the death penalty
III.
Institutional corrections
a. prison life, inmate rights, release, and recidivism
IV.
Community corrections
V.
Juvenile justice
VI.
Drugs in America
VII.
Developing skills
a. Communication
b. Employability
c. Attitude toward life long learning
MATERIALS NEEDED:
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Tenth Edition, Larry J. Siegel and Joseph J. Senna, Thomson & Wadsworth
Students are required to come to class with a pen, pencil, and notebook paper. Student printouts of assignments and
any materials distributed should be kept in an appropriate place, such as a binder, and brought to class daily.
Students are to maintain technology equipment according to TUSD computer policies.
Textbook Management Policy: All students must bring their textbook and workbook to class on a daily basis.
Students need to cover books and maintain control of textbooks and workbooks at all times. Any textbooks or
workbooks left in the class are left at the student’s risk and will need to be replaced if missing or damaged. No class
sets are available for business courses.
COMPUTER POLICIES
All computer classes at West High School are held in computer laboratories (labs). The computers in the labs are
interconnected through a Computer Network. This is a very sophisticated system and simulates the business-like
environment that students will find in the business community. Because of the complexity of the computer network,
it is mandatory that all students strictly follow the instructions of the teacher at all times.
Violation of the WHS Technology Agreement can result in restriction from TUSD computer use and may result in
removal from a computer based course.
Students are expected to:
1.
Exhibit behavior that is conducive to a learning environment at all times while in the computer lab.
2.
Obey all rules and guidelines as stated in the District’s Computer Use Agreement.
3.
Remain in the Microsoft Windows Program areas that are set aside for student access.
4.
Never disconnect or remove any computer devices (mouse) or cables from the computer network.
5.
Any mishandling or destruction of equipment or class set textbook in the computer lab will be dealt with
immediately and severely. Students will be assigned a computer seat by number and corresponding
textbook for that computer station. Students may only use their computer station and accompanying
texts. Any damage must be reported immediately or it will be assumed that it occurred during your use.
CLASS PROCEDURES
Students are expected to:
1.
Come to class prepared to learn.
2.
Follow the teacher’s directions, pay attention, and stay on task.
3.
Begin work as soon as the class period begins.
4.
Get your daily assignment from the board.
5.
Be responsible for saving work frequently during class period.
6.
Restroom passes will be issued only in case of emergencies. Students are to plan to use restrooms during
passing, break, or lunch recesses. If you know that you are ill, notify the teacher immediately and sign out of
class on the Class Log listing where you are going and document your time leaving, returning, and reason for
trip. Students always need a pass to leave class for any reason. Any passes requested by a student for personal
reasons requiring a student to leave class will be counted as a tardy.
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Do not ask to go to the office or to see a counselor during the class period. You are to conduct this type of
business during breaks, lunch, and before and after school.
CLASS RULES
1.
Respect your fellow students’ right to learn.
2.
Treat everyone the way you want to be treated
3.
KEEP ALL FOOD, DRINKS, GUM AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS OUT OF THE COMPUTER LAB!
THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!
4.
Do not talk while the teacher is talking. You must raise your hand and then be given permission to speak.
5.
Remain in your seat at all times. You must be given permission to leave your assigned seat for any reason.
In addition, students are expected to comply with all the rules found in the West High School Student
Handbook and the Tracy Public Schools Computer Agreement.
CONSEQUENCES
If a student chooses not to follow the established class or school rules, appropriate actions will be taken. The
sequence of actions is listed below. Severe disruptions will result in an immediate referral to office.
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5.
Verbal Warning
Discussion of the offense and expected change in behavior.
A call to the student’s parents or guardian.
Detention*
Referral to the Office*
*Parents or guardian will be notified.
ATTENDANCE AND TARDIES
Attendance: A student’s academic success is directly related to their attendance. Because this is a skills based class,
student success is directly dependent on the time they spend practicing their computer skills. Therefore, regular
attendance is a vital part of the curriculum.
Tardies: A student’s future success as an employee is heavily based on their ability to get to work on time. This
also applies to academic success. Students are expected to be in their seats, quiet, and ready to work when class
begins or they are considered tardy. The school’s attendance and tardy policies will be strictly enforced. These
are vital work habits for students to learn.
ASSIGNMENTS AND HOMEWORK POLICY
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All class assignments and homework due dates will be posted on the board.
Ample time will be given to complete each assignment.
Assignments must be completed in class, observable by instructor to receive credit stamp.
Students must bring their own textbook to class each day to receive credit stamp.
Keep all work for the entire semester. Your assignments are a vital resource to study for tests and quizzes.
In the event of an error, you will need your assignment as proof of the error before the grade will be changed.
All computer assignments must be done in the lab while under the supervision of the instructor.
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This is in keeping with the policies of the business
world to get your work done on time.
MAKE-UP WORK
Excused Absences: All students with an excused absence will be allowed to turn in make-up work. The amount of
time allowed to make up this work will be equal to the time absent.
School Approved Activities: All students attending school-approved activities will be allowed to make-up work
based on the same criteria described in “Excused Absences.” Students must notify the instructor before attending
school activities.
Unexcused Absences: Students who miss class because they are on out of school suspension will not be given any
time extension to complete their assignments and may not make-up quizzes or tests. Students who miss class
because of tardiness, in-school suspension, or other disciplinary reasons will be allowed to turn in make-up work.
The amount of time allowed to make up this work will be equal to the time absent.
GRADING POLICY
Grades will be based on total points earned divided by total points possible.
The points received will then be applied to the following point scale:
94-100%
90-93%
88-89%
83-87%
80-82%
A
AB+
B
B-
78-79%
73-77%
70-72%
68-69%
63-67%
C+
C
CD+
D
60-62%
0-59%
DF
The quarter grades will count 80% toward the semester grade, and the class final will count 20% toward the
semester grade. Grade printouts will be issued throughout the semester.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Cheating will not be tolerated. Any student who cheats on an assignment, quiz, or test will receive a zero, and the
administration will be notified for action in accordance with the Student Handbook
Homework Policy
Per night, 9-12 students will typically average two hours of homework per night. 9-12 students
may be given limited homework on holidays and weekends to meet course objectives and
acquisition of skills.
 Students in advanced classes may receive more homework, including summer reading.
 Unfinished classroom work may be sent home to be completed but should not be required
in addition to homework. Unfinished classroom work can be done at recess and after
school.
 Regular reading at home on a nightly basis is encouraged but not required in addition to
the assigned homework.
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MERRILL F. WEST HIGH SCHOOL TARDY POLICY
Offense
Consequences
First/second:
Third/fourth:
Teacher consequence (teacher discretion)
Suspended to S/R* for one period by teacher. All assigned work for that day including tests, quizzes homework, will not be allowed to be made up. Parents
notified by teacher.
Fifth:
Suspended to S/R for one period but for two days.
All assigned work for those days including tests, quizzes
and homework, will not be allowed to be made up.
Parents notified by teacher.
Sixth:
Referral to Director.
Suspended to S/R for one day
All assigned work for that day including tests, quizzes and
homework, will not be allowed to be made up for the class
in which the tardy occurred. (Discretionary for other
teachers.)
Placed on contract (next referral for tardiness results in
one day suspension home.)
Parents contacted by Director.
Seventh:
Suspended home one day for defiance of authority.
Work Permit revoked for two weeks.
Director contacts parent.
All assigned work for that day including tests, quizzes and
homework, will not be allowed to be made up for the class
in which the tardy occurred. (Discretionary for other
teachers.)
Eighth:
Eighth offense will revert back to third/fourth tardy consequences.
Process begins each quarter.
*SR = IGCG Office
FIILM, MEDIA CLIP, & WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY PERMISSION FORM
I have read and understand the rules, procedures, and policies required in International Business, Business Law/Intro to Law,
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurship and Economics, and/or Criminal Justice/Law Order and Public Policy/ Merrill F. West High
School’s Institute for Global Commerce and Government and agree to comply with all the computer policies of the Tracy Unified School
District as well as policies contained in the West High School Student Handbook. My Students has permission to view business related
web sites, films, and media clips that include Court TV as assigned by and supervised by the instructor only.
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