American Government

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American Government

• Mr. George Mrs. Alavi

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Welcome to American Government

• What are your duties and responsibilities as a
  citizen of the United States?
• What is the role you play in government?

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Objectives

• You will be able to
• Explain the ideals of democracy
• Use a variety of technology
• Identify and analyze issues
• Engage in group discussions
• Consider responsible personal conduct

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Guidelines for Student Conduct

• Come to class prepared to learn (textbook,
  pencils sharpened, pens, binder)
• Respect all property (school property, personal
  property, and others property)
• Respect all ideas given in class. Everybodys
  thoughts are important.
• Do your very best!

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Procedures

• Arrival
• Each student will take their seat.
• Bellwork assignment will be posted on the
  overhead Transparency screen.
• Begin immediately.

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Tardiness

• Being on time means being in your seat when the
  bell rings (not running through the door as it
  rings!) 
• Door will be shut after the bell rings.
• If you come after the door is shut, you will wait
  outside until we open the door for you
• Refer to CHS school policy

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Assignments

• First Line Your name (first and last)
• Second Line Class name (American Government)
• Third Line Name of Assignment
• Fourth Line Date
• No paper will be accepted torn out of a spiral
  book

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Grading Policy

• Journals (1-3 per week done in class) 3-5
  points/assignment
• Homework and class assignments, notes (1-4 per
  week) 10 points
• Quizzes (1 or 2 per unit) 10-50 points
• Group/individual projects, presentations, and
  papers (approximately 2 per month with one large
  project per card marking) 50-100 points
• Tests (approximately every 3 weeks) 100 points
• Civic Participation Activity (included in the
  second card marking) 150 points

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Penalty Box

• Students will receive detention for class
  disruptions of any kind.

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Educations purpose is to replace an empty
mind with an open mind.Malcom S. Forbes