Columbia High School
17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, New Jersey 07040
973-762-5600 x1639 Fax: 973-378-7607
pmccormi@somsd.k12.nj.us
Department of Social Studies
Philip S. McCormick, Teacher of Social Studies/Psychology
May 7, 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians of A.P. Psychology Students:
It is quite difficult to believe that this year’s A.P. Psychology course is already
nearly complete! Your children have worked very hard in this course, and I am very
proud of their effort and dedication. As the course concludes, we will be spending the
remaining weeks working on in-class projects, discussing and reflecting upon course
content, as well as watching a variety of movies and television clips applicable to
psychological concepts.
I have asked students to compile a list of movies and television shows related to
concepts studied in this course. Between now and the end of the school year, we may
be viewing some of these movies entirely, as well as clips of others, and discussing
their psychological relevance and application. Students will discuss, with one another,
the psychological significance of these movies, and also reflect upon the media’s
accuracy in presenting such topics.
Attached is a list of movies and television clips that we may possibly be view in
class. As some of these movies may be rated “R,” I am asking that you review the list,
sign below, showing your consent, and have your child return to me as soon as
possible. If there are any movies on this list that you would not like your child to view,
please indicate such. Feel free to contact me with any questions!
Sincerely,
Philip S. McCormick
Possible Movies & Television Clips
To Be Viewed In Class
Television:
Law & Order: S.V.U.
30 Rock
Psych
The Office
The Twilight Zone
Movies:
Antwone Fisher
The Three Faces of Eve
Shutter Island
Fight Club
Lord of the Rings
Inception
1408
Memento
Identity
Mean Girls
Dazed and Confused
Psycho
Born on the 4th of July
A Beautiful Mind
Girl, Interrupted
Higher Learning
For the Colored Girls
The Secret Life of Bees
Life or Something Like It
Seven Pounds
I permit my child, _________________________, to view clips from the above list of
movies and television shows.
*If there are any movies on the above list that you would not like your child to view,
please indicate such.
____________________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
__________
(Date)
Please sign and return by (W) 5/8/13