Government syllabus - Fall 2016
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jon Fitch
[email protected]
408-910-6015 (do not contact after 8pm PST)
To join Remind: text @fitchgo to the number 81010
Google classroom codes:
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[email protected]
408-910-6015 (do not contact after 8pm PST)
To join Remind: text @fitchgo to the number 81010
Google classroom codes:
P2: yduj3p
P3: xwgvae
READINGS - You are responsible for the content of the chapter by the beginning of the week it's assigned. See each of the chapter categories under "Government" for specific content/pages you are responsible for.
Ch 12 The Presidency
Ch 11 Congress
Ch 13 The Courts
Ch 4 Civil Liberties
Ch 10 Interest Groups and Lobbying
Ch 7 Voting and Elections
Ch 9 Political Parties
Ch 8 The Media
Ch 3 American Federalism
Ch 14 State and Local Government
Ch 17 Foreign Policy
Ch 6 The Politics of Public Opinion
Ch 11 Congress
Ch 13 The Courts
Ch 4 Civil Liberties
Ch 10 Interest Groups and Lobbying
Ch 7 Voting and Elections
Ch 9 Political Parties
Ch 8 The Media
Ch 3 American Federalism
Ch 14 State and Local Government
Ch 17 Foreign Policy
Ch 6 The Politics of Public Opinion
Show up and be on time, be prepared, be respectful of everyone, turn in all assignments on time, do your personal best, work hard, pay attention, prepare for assessments and assignments, act responsibly and maturely and all will go well.
Details for everything else below.
Details for everything else below.
IN-CLASS EXPECTATIONS |
ACADEMICS and ACTIONS THAT AFFECT YOUR GRADE |
Welcome! You are guests in my classroom and I am happy to have you.
Do not ask me for a writing implement or paper. You're a senior. We're in a college prep environment. You should be prepared. Turn off and put away electronic devices and headphones BEFORE the bell rings If you have out devices AFTER the bell rings, you will turn them in to me. You know the rules. Appropriate Language
No eating or drinks (unless water) Bathroom Use
Everything Else See student handbook or ask. Ignorantia juris non excusat. |
Grade Composition
25% - Final 10% - Mid-term 15% - Other tests and quizzes 25% - Papers and projects 15% - Homework 10% - In-class behavior including office hours Absences and Tardies
See the DCP handbook. In short, referral and automatic 0% on assignment for you and person(s) who allowed you to cheat from them |