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:
Ø Regular attendance
Ø Students must be in their seats when the bell rings or they will be counted tardy. On the 3rd 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
Links
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