US Government Syllabus

United States Government Syllabus – Mr. Jadallah

Contact Information:

Room #: B210

Email:  jadalln1@dearbornschools.org iblog: https://iblog.dearbornschools.org/jadallah/ 

Remind text/chat: Join one of two ways

1. Download the Remind App (it’s free): Enter the class code

2. Enter the number 81010 into a text message with the code
3. The Class code is @ 24kkbe for 3rd hour
4. The Class code is @ 6a8fhe for 4th hour

Course Description:

• This is a social studies course; therefore we will 
•  Understand the basic concepts of democratic thought
•  Analyze the formation, concepts, and components of the United States Constitution
•  Investigate the idea of federalism and explain the role of states and the national government in America’s
• political environment
•  Explore America’s political culture and examine the traits and beliefs of the American voter.
•  Identify America’s major political parties, the core beliefs, and the impact of special interest groups can have
• on their actions
•  Understand the electoral process in the United States
•  Examine the components and functions of Missouri’s state government
•  Analyze the organization and purpose of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government
•  Understand the role and structure of the federal bureaucracy
•  Investigate the modern media and its impact on public opinion
•  Examine the concepts of civil rights and civil liberties and their impact on American society

Daily Procedures:

Each day students will be expected to:

1. Drop off their phones in the Caddy.
2. Sit down and begin bellwork or they will be marked tardy.
3. Read the content and language objectives as a class.
4. Work on the day’s activities.
5. Complete an exit ticket.
6. Clean their area and stay in their seats until the bell rings.

Materials:

You will need to bring with you, everyday:

•  9 X 11 notebook with pocket (MUST)
• Pens/pencils (MUST)
• Paper (Recommended)
•  Markers or colored pencils (Recommended)
• Small stapler or glue stick (Recommended)

Classroom Norms:

Be Respectful: Anything that may distract other students’ ability to learn in our classroom will NOT be tolerated

Be honest: The purpose of anything we do in class is to measure how well YOU have understood the material. To use someone else’s answers is unfair to you and the other person. You are putting the other person in a difficult position because both of you will receive a zero.

• Any form of cheating on any test, quiz or project earns the student a zero with NO CHANCE of retake.
• What is considered cheating:
  • Copying off of someone’s quiz, test or projects.
  • Turning in someone else’s work or erasing their name and writing your own.
  • Taking pictures of tests, quizzes or assignments.
  • Plagiarizing: Copying information without proper citation.

Be prepared: Come to class with all the necessary materials and be ready to learn and participate.

Be on time: I follow the school’s audit policy so if you get yourself on audit, be prepared to face the consequences of earning a 78% on the final exam.  I have NO CONTROL over audit. 10 absences means YOU ARE ON AUDIT!

Homework:

• Homework is usually due the next day it is assigned. A 10 point formative homework grade will be assigned for every assignment given.
• If you are absent, check the folder or blog for missing assignments.

Bellwork:

• Bellwork is collected & graded every two weeks.
• Each Bellwork entry is worth 5 points
• Using Bellwork Format is worth 5 points

Test & Quizzes:

• I reserve the right to give you a different format of the test/quiz if you are absent on the day it is given.
• If you miss the review day, you are still expected to take the exam.
• Any form of cheating on a test or quiz will result in an automatic zero. Don’t believe me? Try it!

Participation:

• Assigned every card marking
• You must participate at least 8 times by answering questions, making relevant comments or inputs to the lesson.
• Each card making participation is worth 20 summative points.

Test Makeups/Retakes:

• All quizzes/tests that are failed or missed can be made up or retaken in the media center during tutoring hours.
• Mr. Jadallah will NOT stay after school for you to make-up or retake an exam. HE HAS THINGS TO DO! ☺

Grading:

Please see the Dearborn Public Schools Website for the district wide grading scale.

• Assignments are weighted as
  • 80% for summative (Quizzes, tests, participation, projects)
  • 20% for formative (Homework, bell work, in-class group work)

You & a parent must sign & return this syllabus to Mr. Jadallah by the return of school.    

Agreement:

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the procedures stated in this syllabus.  I understand that:

1. I am responsible for bringing my materials to class everyday.
2. I am responsible for respecting myself and others.
3. I am responsible for positively participating in class.
4. I am responsible for the Chromebook assigned to me and any damage done to it while in my position.
5. I take full responsibility for the chromebook I am assigned and if there is any damage done to it, I will pay the costs of repair.

Student Name: _________________________________ Date: _________ Hour: _________

Parent Name: _________________________________ Date: _________