Syllabus
AP U.S. GOVERNMENT & POLITICS
D. Roessling
Gulfport High School
Room 205
Email: deanna.roessling@gulfportschools.orgPhone: 228-896-7525 Text
Wilson, J.Q. and Dilulio, J.J., Jr. (1998). American Government: Institutions and
Policies. Boston: Prentice Hall.
Grading
- Grading will occur on a variety of assignments including writing, discussion responses, public speaking, group work, outside reading, tests, quizzes, presentation and participation.
- It is your responsibility to keep track of your grades. If you have questions or concerns about your grades, you must see me after class or after school.
- DO NOT ASK TO SEE YOUR GRADES DURING CLASS TIME.
- Scores will be recorded into my computer/grade book and most pap ers will then be returned to you.
Assignments
- All homework assignments are due at the beginning of the period when the tardy bell rings.
- No credit for work done on spiral paper.
- No credit for work done in pencil, and only blue or black ink is permitted
- Write legibly. Typing is preferred.
- Failure to follow these guidelines could result in lower grade or assignment not accepted.
- Essays or other large assignments or projects will be assigned at least two days in advance and will be due on time at the beginning of the period whether you are present or not.
- Assignments may be emailed to ensure promptness when you are absent.
- If you are ill and cannot attend school on the day an assignment is due, it must be turned in to me before 8:00 am on the day you return to school. Absence must be excused for assignment to be accepted.
Supplies
- Three ring binder
- White, loose-leaf paper
- Blue or black ink pens STRICTLY ENFORCED!
- Colored Pencils, useful but optional
- Jump drive, useful but optional
- #2 Pencils for math practice and graphing and
tests only FAILURE TO TURN IN ASSIGNMENT ON TIME WILL RESULT IN A ZERO! (Hint: Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your essay or project!) Keep a calendar or planner to note all assignments, tests, and quizzes. Call a trustworthy classmate when you are absent and/or have misplaced your planner. If you have further questions or concerns, see me after class or after school. You may send an e-mail message and I will respond as soon as possible. Makeup Work
- For regular daily assignments (other than projects and essays) you have as many days to make up the work as you have been “excused” for your absence.
- REMEMBER: I will not pursue you about your missed work; check the board and with other classmates. Get notes from them as well as I do not lend out my notes.
- For assignments that cannot go home, you may make them up Tuesdays in room 205 after school only but let me know in advance if you are coming and what you will need.
- Tutoring is also available on Tuesdays.
- Your absence & your assignments are your responsibility.
- NOTE TO ALL INVOLVED in cheer, drill team, student council, HOSA, Vo-Tech, athletics, band, choir, etc. Your schedule is especially demanding, but missed assignments or late work will not be excused. Be responsible. Plan ahead. When possible complete assignments before the absence for that activity.
Rules
- Be prompt! You must be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
- Be prepared! Bring required material to class every day.
- Be polite! Show respect to every one and everything.
- Every student is expected to go the restroom between classes and not use class time.
- Each student will receive two passes each term. Use them wisely.
- Ask at an appropriate time.
- Remember 20/20.
Discipline Policy for Rule Violation
- 1st offense – verbal warning
- 2nd offense – detention & phone call home
- 3rd offense – office referral
I have read and understand the guidelines and procedures for Mrs. Roessling’s Social Studies class and have shared them with my parents.
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