Sociology – Mrs. McPherson
Syllabus, Rules & Guidelines
E-mail: daleana.mcpherson@gilbertschools.net
Course Description: An introduction to the basic concepts of social
organization, culture, socialization, social institutions, and social change.
Assignments & Point Distribution
Desert Ridge Points
Unit Tests (2)
Syllabus Quiz
Bell Ringers
In-class assignments
Interactive Notebook
Weekly Spot Checks
Chapter Notebook Quizzes
Weekly Journal Entries
Final
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50 points
50 points each
35 points
10 points each
10-20 points
100 points (2 major notebook checks
at each quarter)
5 points
30 points
25 points
50 points (20% of the final grade)
In order to make sure each student respects others views and
opinions, Desert Ridge points are given to each student to reinforce
positive behavior. This course contains college level material which
will have mature discussions on serious topics. Points may be taken
away for tardies and inappropriate behavior; however, they may be
made up with copy assignments. More serious behaviors will result in a
phone call home and/or referral.
There will be three tests (including the final) that will be multiple
choice, true/false.
Syllabus quiz are questions based on this syllabus to familiarize
students with assignments, rules, and guidelines.
Bell ringers are discussion questions that are written in your notebook
and answered by the students in the beginning of class.
Interactive Student Notebook is a notebook of assignments, activities
and notes that the students use on a daily basis. It serves as a
portfolio of what the students have learned.
Weekly spot checks are brief checks to make sure your notebook is on
track and organized.
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Chapter notebook quizzes are 10 questions.
Weekly journal entries are over sociological topics that include
newspaper articles, magazine and case studies.
Discussion and debates will take place on specific topics through out
the week and also every Friday after the journal entries.
Grading Policy:
Grades will only be weighted in two categories: semester 80% and the final
exam 20% of the final grade.
Absences and Tardies:
The school policy entails that if a student is late they will be sent to sweep,
which is a classroom for late students to sit in order not to disturb their
class. The student is responsible for coming to see me that day for the
work that they have missed within 2 weeks other wise they will not be able
to make-up any major assignments or test. Absences are crucial for the
student’s success in class. Please note that the majority of assignments are
done in class, therefore, is important for you to have minimal absences. If
you are absent please look in the make-up work folders and talk to me a soon
as you return.
Make-up policy: You have as many days as you were gone (or at least within
that week) to make-up any assignments or test (this only applies to excused
absences). You must make an appointment with me to take the test, if an
appointment is made and you do not show up, this will result in a zero unless
you come see me before your appointment to cancel. Unexcused absences
will result in a zero for the assignment and test given that day.
CLASSROOM RULES* NUMBER ONE RULE - BE RESPECTFUL to the teacher, classroom and other
students!!!! YOU MAY RECEIVE A WARNING AND/OR COPY ASSIGNMENT OR A
REFERRAL DEPENDING ON THE SEVERITY OF THE SITUATION. Most apparent
reasons for deductions are for using swear words in class, inappropriate
conversations, talking excessively, being defiant, cell phone in sight and/or in use.
If a copy assignment is not completed within a week you will lose 10 Desert
Ridge points.
* ABSOUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK /CELL PHONES/ Ipods etc. IN
CLASSROOM!!!! – IF I JUST SEE IT IN PLAIN VIEW (BEING USED OR NOT),
OR SEE YOU TEXTING, OR HEAR CELL PHONES AND Ipods IT WILL BE A
DEDUCTION OF 10 POINTS EACH TIME, THIRD TIME IT IS MINE UNTIL
AFTERSCHOOL(MEANING 2:30)! Please keep in mind since the rule is no cell
phones or Ipods I am not responsible for lost or stolen phones in class.
Course Schedule:
WEEKS 1-6
Chapter
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Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
1- The Sociological Point of
2- Culture Diversity
3- Cultural Conformity
4- Social structure
Unit 1 Test
WEEKS 7-10
Chapter 5- Socializing the Individual
Chapter 6- The Adolescent in Society
Chapter 8- Deviance & Social Control
Unit 2 Test
WEEKS 11-15
Chapter 9- Social Stratification
Chapter 10- Racial & Ethnic Relations
Chapter 11- Gender, Age, and Health
WEEKS 16-18
Chapter 12- The Family
Chapter 14- Education and Religion (if
time)
WEEK 19
Review and Final exam
* Materials needed: One subject spiral notebook with
a folder and a pen or pencil.
Sociology:
Student name: __________________________________ (please print)
Period ____
I understand the following rules, polices, and consequences (ESPECIALLY
THE CELL PHONE/Ipods AND TARDY RULE AND CONSEQUENCE).
Student signature: ______________________________
Date: ________
I understand the school policies, classroom rules and consequences that
my child needs to follow and are responsible for.
Parent/Guardian signature: _________________________
Date: ______
* Please e-mail me for questions or concerns (my email is on the first
page); however, if you would like me to reach you by phone instead
please leave a number & name of the parent/guardian you would like me
to reach through e-mail.
Parent/Guardian e-mail and/or cell number:
__________________________________________________
Thank you,
Mrs. McPherson