9th Grade Civics Course Syllabus

Course Description:

Civics is a 1-semester course that is taught thematically. Students will study Civics from the concept of citizenship to how different government systems are set up and are operate

Attendance:

It is important to be here to earn a passing grade. Tardiness will not be tolerated.

Requirements of the students

Tests will be given at the end of each unit. There will be daily quizzes on reading assignments and as necessary

The students will maintain a 3 ring binder that will consist of the following sections:

1.) Notes 2.) Vocabulary 3.) Tests/quizzes 4.) Handouts

The notebook will be checked periodically for a test grade.

Grading Scale

The grading scale of Newnan High School is as follows:

A - 90-100

B - 80-89

C - 71-79

D - 70

F - 69 or below

Note: 5 or higher will be rounded up to the next whole number. Example - 69.5 is graded as a 70.

The grade breakdown is a follows:

Tests - 40 %

Quizzes - 20 %

Mid Term/Final - 15 %

Daily Work - 10 %

Total 100 %

The final is comprehensive.

Late and Missed Work

It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to make up any work within 3 days of returning to school. You must check with me after class for any make up assignments. On days work is due, have the work ready at the beginning of class to turn in. Absolutely no late work will be accepted after I have taken the work up.

Academic Dishonesty

DO YOUR OWN WORK. This includes homework, class work, and other individual assignments. If cheating is apparent both parties will receive a zero. Anyone caught cheating on a test will receive an automatic zero.

Classroom Rules

1.) Be on Time

2.) The use of profanity or derogatory language will not be tolerated in or near the classroom

3.) Do not blurt out in class or do not talk unless you are called upon by the teacher

4.) Do not touch other students or their materials without permission

5.) Do not get out of your seat for ANY reason without permission

6.) Eating food, drinking a bevereage or chewing gum is not permitted in the classroom

Discipline

The discipline procedures are follwed according to Coweta County School policy, **If a student is assigned teacher detention, it is from 7:30-7:55 in room 200 B.

Teacher Availability

Students needing assistance are always welcome to see me. I generally arrive each morning by 7:35. Parents can contact me via calling the school at (770) 254-2880. Parents can also e-mail me at aaron.buck@cowetaschools.net

• Teacher reserves the right to modify this syllabus in any way at any time