Senior Government Miss Hoeft

1. Senior Government Miss Hoeft

2. About Me  • Miss Hoeft • 989-775-2200 ext. 20122 • SHoeft@mtpleasant.edzone.net

3. Textbooks / Instructional Materials: • Magruder’s American Government by William A. McClenaghan, handouts, in-class texts,videos, and in-class presentations will be the primary instructional materials for this course.

4. Course Overview: • The curriculum includes the study of the various forms of government and the conceptual foundations of civic and political life, with a specific focus on the origins, fundamental values, principles and functions of the United States constitutional government • ** Successful completion is required for graduation.

5. Attendance: • Attendance will be handled according to the MPHS Student Handbook. • Attendance is vitally important for understanding class material. Many in class experiences are impossible to recreate and are therefore lost to the absentee. • Obtaining assignments missed, due to an excused absence, is the students responsibility!!

6. Grading and Evaluation: • A total points system will be used to determine letter grades for each marking period. • These points will be derived from daily assignments, class participation, projects, quizzes, and tests.

7. Grades: • Grades are determined as follows: • Student Points Achieved ÷ Total Points = Percent = Letter Grade • 93% - 100% = A • 90% - 92% = A- • 87% - 89% = B+ • 83% - 86% = B • 80% - 82% = B- • 77% - 79% = C+ • 73% - 76% = C • 70% - 72% = C- • 67% - 69% = D+ • 63% - 66% = D • 60% - 62% = D- • below 60% = F

8. Final Grades: • The final grade will be determined by total points also. When utilizing the total points system there is a big difference between a 58% and a 20%. This policy benefits those who make an effort. • Trimester grades are weighted as follows: • Mid-Term (grade for 1st 6 weeks) = 3/7th (43%) Final grade (grade for 2nd 6 weeks) = 3/7th (43%) Final exam = 1/7th (14%)

9. Course Procedures Behavior Expectations: • Students are expected to be on time for class. Students who are late will lose one point of their class participation points for the day. Participation points = 2 per day. Excessive Tardiness will result in detentions etc. • Students should remain seated until the class is dismissed by the teacher. • All assignments are expected on time. Late homework/assignments will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher. In the case of an unusual or emergency situation it is the students responsibility to make arrangements for late work to be turned in.

10. Course Procedures Behavior Expectations: • Cell Phones must be turned off and placed on the student desk. Any other situation will result in confiscation of the cell phone, which will then be taken to the AP office. • Plagiarism or cheating of any nature will not be tolerated! This includes copying a classmates paper or homework, cutting/pasting from the Internet, lack of proper documentation, and any form of cheating on a test. • If a student is caught copying the work of a classmate, BOTH students will receive a zero for that assignment. In addition to failing the assignment, parents and administration will be notified.

11. Course Procedures Behavior Expectations: • Respect is the key to success!! • Respect Yourself - if you have self respect then all else will fall into place. • Respect Others - all students and adults deserve to be treated with respect. • Respect Property - no vandalism, keep our environment neat and clean.

12. Course Procedures Behavior Expectations: • No Sleeping! •  Bring required materials (books, folders, assignments, writing utensil) to class every day. You will not be permitted to leave the room after the start of class to get these materials. •  No food or beverages (except water) are allowed in class. • Use of hall pass is very limited, take care of personal business between classes.

13. Course Procedures Behavior Expectations: • No Swearing or Cursing. (this includes gestures) • Hoefts Banned Words: • N Word • G Word • R Word • F Words • YouTube - Soeren Palumbo Fremd HS Speech 2/28/07 • All school rules as posted in the MPHS Student Handbook.