Jun 09

Government – 6/08-6/10

Objectives

  • Explain the function of the Supreme Court
  • Identify ways in which the nomination of Supreme Court justices is and is not political
  • Compare judicial philosophies
  • Summarize the debate surrounding the most recent Supreme Court nomination

Classwork – Due Wednesday
A. Judicial Branch Google Classroom Doc
Part 1 – Read iCivics Supreme Court Nominations & Answer Questions
Part 2 – Summary Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court – Read Article
B. iLearn Supreme Court Video with Questions

Jun 04

Your grades

For the 6th marking period:

  • Students receive feedback on weekly assignments in the form of narrative comments. 
  • Staff will input grades at least weekly in the gradebook as work is completed.  This will be available in parent/student connect for parents and students to view.
  • For each class, if a student participates in the learning, he/she will receive credit.  The following will apply:
  • Students who do the following will earn the grade of A recorded:
    • Engage in at least 75% of the remote lessons and hangouts.
    • Submit and earn a passing grade on at least 75% of the assignments.
  • Students who do the following will earn the grade of G which awards credit:
    • Engage in 60-74% of the remote lessons and hangouts.
    • Submit and earn a passing grade on at least 60-74% of the assignments.
  • Students who do the following will earn the grade of N which is no credit given:
    • Engage in less than 60%  of the remote lessons and hangouts.
    • Submit and earn a passing grade on less than 60% of the assignments.
  • If a student chooses not to participate and cannot be reached despite numerous attempts, the student receives N for no credit.  The teacher must submit the credit/no credit form by May 15th for seniors and May 28th for 9th-11th grade students. The principal must approve.  
  • If a student is unable to participate due to family hardship, the student will be excused from work and will receive credit.  This evidence will be documented in the building log. 
Jun 01

Government 6/01-6/03

Objectives

  • Analyze the broad executive powers the President has at his disposal.
  • Form opinions on how and when these executive powers should be utilized.
  • Examine executive powers through the use of multimedia resources/ current events.

Classwork

  • Due Wednesday 6/03 – Google Classroom
  • Due Friday 6/05 – Google Classroom & iLearn Video Questions