Syllabus
Sociology
Instructor: Mr. Andrew Fleischman Graduate of Concordia University-St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Secondary Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in Psychology
Master’s in Education with an emphasis in reading and writing
Expectations
Expectations of Students
1) Regular, timely attendance
2) Come to class prepared with a notebook, pen or pencil, and any assigned work ready to work and learn
3) Take initiative in the course and participate in classroom discussions and activities
Expectations of Instructor
1) Regular, timely attendance
2) Preparations for class with learning activities that will promote and help meet the objectives of the course
3) Fair and impartial grading
4) An open door and a willingness to help students in any reasonable way
Rules
1) Always show respect for yourself and others
2) Positive attitude and effort at all times
3) IPOD
Graduation Standards
This class covers some of the high graduation standards that are required for graduation. Standards will be based on various tasks that ensure that the student has mastered the material that has been set forth by the instructor. Completion of these tasks is required to complete that standard. If the work for a particular standard is not completed then the student will not get credit for that standard.
Objectives
1) Investigate and understand the impact of various themes on other cultures and nations as well as understand the cause-effect nature of many themes throughout history
2) Analyze various themes using primary sources and contrasting accounts to gain in depth understanding of certain topics
3) Understand the early development and changing role of government and other authority figures in daily life throughout history
4) Interpreting ideas from artistic expressions to compare representations of a historical period
Attendance
Attendance in class is necessary and important to the understanding of topics and completing of objectives in the class. Being present, on time and prepared will be very important in this class. However, it is not realistic to believe that everyone will be present everyday so in the case of...
Excused Absences: a student will in no way be punished for excused absences. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain any missing notes, daily work, or assignments on their own. If excused absences become recurrent and endanger the chances that the student will meet the objectives of the class then the rules set forth in the Edgerton Secondary Handbook will be followed.
Make up Work: a student will be given two days to make up work for an excused absence and one extra day for each subsequent absence. For example, if a student misses two days of school for an excused absence he or she will be given three days to make up the work. If the work is not done within this time it will be considered late and graded as such (refer to Late Work).
Unexcused absences: Unexcused absences will not be tolerated. If an absence is unexcused no work due the previous day will be accepted and any work due that day will be considered late if not handed in.
Tardiness: You are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. If you are not then you will be counted as tardy. If you miss a daily assignment due to an unexcused tardy it cannot be made up. If you are late because a teacher detained you for any reason, obtain a pass from him or her and the tardy will be excused.
Repeat absence or tardiness will be handled under the rules and specifications of the Edgerton Secondary Handbook.
Classroom Work
Classroom work will consist of many different things. Daily work, Enrichment activities, projects, quizzes, and tests.
Daily Work- Daily work will mostly consist of daily quizzes and guided readings but are open to other tasks. Daily quizzes will be open note and consist of one or two questions. Guided reading will be a series of questions that will be in relation to an assigned reading. These will be worth two points a day.
Quizzes- will be given on most non-test weeks. They will be a series of questions that pertain to the notes taken during the last week.
Projects and Enrichment activities- these are designed to enhance the knowledge of the content area. These will include essays, papers, group activities, and critical thinking activities. The length and difficulty of the project will determine points
Tests- will cover the learning material and take a number of different formats. Some may be essay, multiple choice, short answer, etc. There will be no surprises on tests. A review sheet identifying all areas that the test may cover will be given before the test.
Grading Scale
A range 93-100%
B range 82-92%
C range 70-81%
D range 60-69
F 59 and below
Extra Credit: Will be available only if all enrichment assignments, projects, tests and quizzes have been completed and no more then 4 daily assignments have been missed. Extra credit will raise a grade by a maximum of a full letter grade. The instructor must clear specific assignments and possible point values. The last day to turn in extra credit assignments is one week before the end of the quarter. Extra credit assignments will not be discussed with a student until all required work has been handed in.
Late Work: Late work will be accepted but 10 percent of the given grade will be taken for each day the assignment is late with a maximum deduction of 50%. The final day late assignments will be accepted is 10 days before the quarter ends. Late daily work will not be accepted.
Instructor: Mr. Andrew Fleischman Graduate of Concordia University-St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Secondary Social Studies
Bachelor of Arts in History
Minor in Psychology
Master’s in Education with an emphasis in reading and writing
Expectations
Expectations of Students
1) Regular, timely attendance
2) Come to class prepared with a notebook, pen or pencil, and any assigned work ready to work and learn
3) Take initiative in the course and participate in classroom discussions and activities
Expectations of Instructor
1) Regular, timely attendance
2) Preparations for class with learning activities that will promote and help meet the objectives of the course
3) Fair and impartial grading
4) An open door and a willingness to help students in any reasonable way
Rules
1) Always show respect for yourself and others
2) Positive attitude and effort at all times
3) IPOD
Graduation Standards
This class covers some of the high graduation standards that are required for graduation. Standards will be based on various tasks that ensure that the student has mastered the material that has been set forth by the instructor. Completion of these tasks is required to complete that standard. If the work for a particular standard is not completed then the student will not get credit for that standard.
Objectives
1) Investigate and understand the impact of various themes on other cultures and nations as well as understand the cause-effect nature of many themes throughout history
2) Analyze various themes using primary sources and contrasting accounts to gain in depth understanding of certain topics
3) Understand the early development and changing role of government and other authority figures in daily life throughout history
4) Interpreting ideas from artistic expressions to compare representations of a historical period
Attendance
Attendance in class is necessary and important to the understanding of topics and completing of objectives in the class. Being present, on time and prepared will be very important in this class. However, it is not realistic to believe that everyone will be present everyday so in the case of...
Excused Absences: a student will in no way be punished for excused absences. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain any missing notes, daily work, or assignments on their own. If excused absences become recurrent and endanger the chances that the student will meet the objectives of the class then the rules set forth in the Edgerton Secondary Handbook will be followed.
Make up Work: a student will be given two days to make up work for an excused absence and one extra day for each subsequent absence. For example, if a student misses two days of school for an excused absence he or she will be given three days to make up the work. If the work is not done within this time it will be considered late and graded as such (refer to Late Work).
Unexcused absences: Unexcused absences will not be tolerated. If an absence is unexcused no work due the previous day will be accepted and any work due that day will be considered late if not handed in.
Tardiness: You are expected to be in the room when the bell rings. If you are not then you will be counted as tardy. If you miss a daily assignment due to an unexcused tardy it cannot be made up. If you are late because a teacher detained you for any reason, obtain a pass from him or her and the tardy will be excused.
Repeat absence or tardiness will be handled under the rules and specifications of the Edgerton Secondary Handbook.
Classroom Work
Classroom work will consist of many different things. Daily work, Enrichment activities, projects, quizzes, and tests.
Daily Work- Daily work will mostly consist of daily quizzes and guided readings but are open to other tasks. Daily quizzes will be open note and consist of one or two questions. Guided reading will be a series of questions that will be in relation to an assigned reading. These will be worth two points a day.
Quizzes- will be given on most non-test weeks. They will be a series of questions that pertain to the notes taken during the last week.
Projects and Enrichment activities- these are designed to enhance the knowledge of the content area. These will include essays, papers, group activities, and critical thinking activities. The length and difficulty of the project will determine points
Tests- will cover the learning material and take a number of different formats. Some may be essay, multiple choice, short answer, etc. There will be no surprises on tests. A review sheet identifying all areas that the test may cover will be given before the test.
Grading Scale
A range 93-100%
B range 82-92%
C range 70-81%
D range 60-69
F 59 and below
Extra Credit: Will be available only if all enrichment assignments, projects, tests and quizzes have been completed and no more then 4 daily assignments have been missed. Extra credit will raise a grade by a maximum of a full letter grade. The instructor must clear specific assignments and possible point values. The last day to turn in extra credit assignments is one week before the end of the quarter. Extra credit assignments will not be discussed with a student until all required work has been handed in.
Late Work: Late work will be accepted but 10 percent of the given grade will be taken for each day the assignment is late with a maximum deduction of 50%. The final day late assignments will be accepted is 10 days before the quarter ends. Late daily work will not be accepted.
