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Contact information, classroom rules & syllabus
American Government
Darryle Long
Conference: 1:25-2:00
Office phone: 739-5140
E-Mail: dlong@msd3.org
Textbook: Magruder’s American Government: 20002; Prentice Hall
William A. McClenaghan
Course Description: American Government challenges students to understand the fundamental laws, structure and processes of our political system.
Supplies: Notebook, blue or black pens, pencils, paper
Classroom Rules and Procedures:
Ø Students must be in the classroom and seated before the tardy bell.
Ø Students must come to class prepared to learn!! NO RED ink, no assignment will be accepted in red ink. Blue or black ink only.
Ø Students must have a notebook for this class.
Ø Students must attend to all personal needs before class (bathroom, office, etc.)
Ø Specific assignments will be assigned. Appropriate time to fulfill these assignments will be given. Due dates will be enforced.
Ø Follow all instructions given by the teacher.
Ø Handbook guidelines will be enforced in the classroom. {Example: NO personal electronic devices in class. (Ipods, cell phones, etc.)}
Ø Make-up work is the STUDENTS responsibility.
Schedule:
August- September: Unit 1---Principles of Government; textbook chapters 1& 23, handouts, reading assignments, notes, activities, videos, exams.
October: Unit 2---Origins of America; textbook chapter 2, handouts, reading assignments, notes, activities, videos, exams.
November- December: Unit 3--- The Constitution; textbook chapters 3& 4, handouts, reading assignments, notes, activities, videos, exams.
January: Unit 4--- The Presidency; textbook chapters 13 & 14, handouts, reading assignments, notes, activities, videos, exams.
February- March: Unit 5---Congress, textbook chapters 10, 11&12, handouts, reading assignments, notes, activities, videos, exams.
April- May: Unit 6--- Judicial Branch, textbook chapters 18&19, handouts, reading assignments, notes, activities, videos, exams.
Flexibility Clause: Unforeseen circumstances may cause parts of this syllabus to be omitted.
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