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The following is the course outline, classroom rules, routines, procedures, and the grading breakdown that will be used in Civics and Economics.
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 * Course Outline **

Unit 1 Citizenship – Duties, Rights and Liberties Unit 2 Foundations of American Government Unit 3 Our National Government Unit 4 State and Local Government Unit 5 Elections, Political Parties & Public Policy Unit 6 Our Court System Unit 7 The American Free Market System Unit 8 The Workforce and Careers Unit 9 Civic and Economic Issues

__A spiral bound notebook of at least 70 pages, loose leaf paper, pencil or pen, scissors, colored pencils and a glue stick. __ Other materials may be required for projects. Attendance at all class sessions is important and expected. Tardiness will not be tolerated. Being late and/or unprepared for class four times will result in after school detention. At absolutely no time will students be dismissed from class to see another teacher, go to guidance, or to take care of things related to after school activities or clubs. I reserve the right to make exceptions as necessary. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for make-up work within five days after return from any excused absence. Full credit will be given only for work made up within five school days of returning to class. If unexcused you still must make up the work or else a zero will be recorded for the assignment. For unexcused absence late work will be accepted, but only for half credit. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">It is important for the learning environment that all students be respectful of each other and supportive of the learning process. As such there are certain expectations that I expect to be seen and modeled in our classroom by the students:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Materials Needed **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Attendance/Tardiness/Leaving Class **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Make-up Work Procedure **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Classroom Culture **


 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Arrive on time and come prepared **
 * 2) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Raise your hand **
 * 3) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Listen to and follow all instructions **
 * 4) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Use a calm voice **
 * 5) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Keep areas neat and clean **
 * 6) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Respect the personal space of others **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Furthermore, students will be dismissed by the teacher, not the bell. **No food or drinks** (except water bottles) are allowed in the classroom. Headphones and cell phones must be turned off and put away during class. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Students will be required to complete the following during the school year: performance assessments, class notes, activities, quizzes, interactive student notebook, and multiple choice unit tests. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">There will be homework weekly to reinforce material learned in class. Homework will be turned into your designated classes “inbox.” <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">All work will be graded using the NNPS scale: 92+ (A), 91-83 (B), 82-74 (C), 73-65 (D), and 65> (F). <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Tests 50% of the grade <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Quizzes 20% of the grade (the interactive notebook will count as a quiz grade for each unit) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Class work 20% of the grade <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Homework 10% of the grade
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The following behaviors will result in disciplinary action: **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Academic Dishonestly: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> This includes copying anything from another student (homework, class work, quiz or test answers). It also includes allowing another student to copy from you. You can only learn when you do the work yourself.
 * 2) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Disruptive Behavior: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Being disrespectful, sleeping, excessive talking, or any other activities not conducive to learning
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Assignments **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Homework Policy **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Grading Policy **