Mr. Ben Tarleton 

(This page includes staff biography, schedule and syllabus for the classes that they are presently teaching.)

Attended the University of West Georgia, receiving a B.S. degree in Social Science Education.  Received  M.S. in Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.Recieved his Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum Development/Evaluation and Educational Administration in 2008. 

Graduated from Newnan High School in 1994.

 Has been teaching for 9 years and spent 5 of those years at Valdosta High School

His wife, Page is a kindegarten teacher at Arbor Springs Elementary School and Jake, their son is in first grade.

Presently teaching Civics.

Enjoys spending time with his family.

Schedule 2009-2010

First Term:

First Block- Advanced Civics

Second Block- Plan

Third Block- Advanced Civics

Fourth Block-  Civics

Second Term

First Block- Advanced Civics

Second Block- Civics 

 Third Block- Plan

   Fourth Block- Civics

Syllabus- Civics

What is Civics?

Civics is the study of citizenship and government.  Highlighted areas will be the three branches of the federal government, the Constitution, political parties and elections, as well as state and local government.  Civics will be taught in the ninth grade for a full term (18 weeks) which will allow for in depth instruction in government and citizenship.  This course is required for graduation.

Themes to be studied:                                           

• Citizenship
• Foundations of American Government
• Three Branches of Government
• State and local government                                               
• Elections
• Civil and Criminal Law
• Foreign Policy

 Expectations

Ø      Students must be in their seats when the bell rings or they will be counted tardy. On the 3^rd tardy, students will be assigned after school or morning detention.

Ø      Act like an adult and use good manners

Ø      Leaving the classroom to use the restroom is a privilege, do not abuse it.

Ø      Complete all assignments and be prepared to discuss in class.

Ø      Assignments are to be turned in on time.

Ø      Students caught cheating (includes doing homework during class time) will receive a zero for that assignment, discipline referral, and parental notification.

Ø      All rules and provisions of the school handbook will be enforced.

Ø      Only water is allowed to be consumed in the classroom.

Evaluations:                                                                                                           

Tests, projects, quizzes and homework, participation: 80%   

       Final & Midterm: 20% of cumulative grade for respective 9 weeks.          

Teaching Methods:

• Lecture

• Individual reading & writing assignments

• Cooperative/Group learning

• Videos

• Projects

"Bringing our subjects to life..."