Course Description
Welcome to your Twelfth grade Virginia and U.S. Government class, the last Social Science class you will ever have to take here at Abingdon High School. Virginia and U.S. Government is a course designed to acquaint the student with a firm understanding of the structure and functions of state, local, and national government. The course also traces the development of government in the U. S. and the world and exposes the student to contemporary political thought and practice.
Needed Supplies
For this class you will need the following supplies:
Pen/Pencil
Notebook (3 ring binder preferably)
Textbook (will be distributed in class)
Workbook (will be distributed in class)
Expectations
As your instructor, I have very lofty expectations for each of you. I will respect your right to learn, and I will do everything in my power to ensure that your rights as students are upheld. I expect the same in return. I expect to witness in the classroom the same measure of respect that I give to all.
Class Rules
My classroom rules can be summarized in four words:
Respect – Show respect to all.
Prompt – Be on time for class/school.
Responsibility – Your actions, Your responsibility
Prepared – Have what you need when you need it.
Grading Scale
You will be graded on a 7-point scale.
A-93-100
B-85-92
C-77-84
D-70-76
F-below 70
Every grade will carry the same weight with the exception of research papers. These papers will be worth twice as much as the other assignments.
My Schedule:
1st Period- Hall Duty
2nd Period- Government
3rd Period- Government
4th Period- US History
5th Period- Planning
Assignments for this week:
Monday:Today in History, Democracy vs. Dictatorship
Tuesday: Today in History, Fundamentals of Democracy
Wednesday: Today in History, Writing Assignment
Thursday: Today in History, Class Discussion on Writing Assignment
Friday: Today in History, Quiz
Below you will find the pacing guide for this class.
Government Pacing Guide
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