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Psychology Syllabus

Psychology Syllabus 

Teacher: Mrs. August Hubert Room: 403 Email: [email protected] 

Remind Code: TBD


Course Description:  In this course, we will examine all aspects of basic psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It is a unique science that often necessitates the use of special measurements and research methods..

Course Content: All topics covered in this course are based on the Georgia Performance Standards. These can be referenced at this link.

Unit 1: Psychology Foundations and Research Unit 4: Variability of Behavior among Individuals and Groups

Unit 2: Biological Foundations Unit 5: Social Psychology

Unit 3: Change in Behavior and Cognition

Common Formative Assessments: The common formative assessment (CFA) will be given every Tuesday for the entire semester. These assessments DO NOT count towards students' overall grades but are used to measure how well students will do on upcoming quizzes, tests, and the final exam.

The Final Exam: The final exam will be administered close to the end of the semester and will cover content from all 5 units of this course. Performing well on the exam is essential for all students, for the scores count for 20% of students’ semester average and could potentially determine whether a student passes the class. I recommend that all students take advantage of the helpful tools on the website in preparation for the final exam.

Grading: 30% - Daily/Homework 30% - Test/Essay/Project

20% - Quiz/Lab 20% - Final/EOC

Projects: The projects assigned throughout this course are designed to allow students to apply the knowledge gained in class in real-world, practical ways. Submitted projects should demonstrate mastery of the standards covered. 

Required Materials: 

1 or 1 ½” 3-ring binder

College Ruled Notebook Paper AND Graphing Paper

Pencil/Pen

Highlighters

Headphones/earbuds 

  • MUST CONNECT TO THE CHROMEBOOKS - Students who do not have these will need to purchase one for a $1 in the Media Center before completing any assignments where headphones are required

Calculator

Ruler

Colored Pencils/Crayons/Markers (You may choose one of the three.)


Late Assignments: If an assignment is late, 5 points will be deducted from the student’s score for every calendar day past the due date. After five calendar days past the due date, the assignments will not be accepted.

Retaking Failed Tests: Students will complete test corrections on their own time (these will NOT be completed in class).  Students will have one week after the test is returned to turn in corrections and ask for clarification, if needed. The failed test grade will remain in PowerSchool if test corrections are not completed. Retesting must be done within two days of turning in the test corrections (retest time will be determined on a case-by-case basis).

Retaking Failed Assignments: TESTS/PROJECTS are the ONLY assignments that can be retaken/redone if you fail it. Quizzes and Classwork/Daily Assignments will not be redone/retaken if you fail them.

Bell Ringers & Ticket Out The Doors: Bell Ringers and Ticket Out The Doors (TOTDs) will be given at the beginning/end of each class period. Students are HIGHLY encouraged to keep up with these (if a student is absent, it is their responsibility to ask a classmate for it). Bell Ringer/TOTD Pop Quizzes will take place sporadically throughout the semester for quiz grades.

Make-up Work: Students must be present and on time for every class period. If circumstances prohibit a student from attending school, upon his/her return, that student must present to me an excuse from the office. All make-up work must be completed and turned in to me within five (5) school days of them returning. After five days, a grade of zero (0) will be given. It is the student’s responsibility to request make-up work and/or review of material missed. STUDENTS are responsible for checking the make-up folder and/or Google Classroom for their missing work upon returning to class.


Expectations:

  1. Be respectful to the teacher, others, and yourself!
  2. Come to class with all required materials, and be prepared to learn.
  3. Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom once the bell has rung. Students will not be allowed to leave the classroom during the first 20 minutes of class (bathroom usage is included in this rule).
  4. Upon entering class, students should sharpen pencils, take out notebooks, place their cell phone in their book bags, place bookbags at the front of the room, and immediately begin working on the bell ringer.
  5. Students are expected to participate in all class activities and discussions.
  6. No assignments or tests will be accepted if written in RED/PINK INK! Use pencils or black or blue ink pens only.
  7. No food, drink (excluding water), gum, or candy will be allowed in class.
  8. CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED per THS Student Handbook. If you DO NOT put your cell phone in your book bag at the front of the room, disciplinary action will be taken based on the THS Student Handbook.
  9. All students are expected to do their own work. Cheating, plagiarism, or copying another student’s work will not be tolerated. Students caught submitting work that is not their own will receive a zero (0) for the assignment.
  10. Students will be assigned a computer number on the first day of class. If the computer number associated with the student is damaged, the student will be responsible for the damages. Do NOT allow another student to use your computer number. Notify the teacher immediately if you notice damage to the chromebook you are assigned to.
  11. Students are expected to plug up their computers when finished with their classwork. Students who do not follow this expectation will lose class points for the day. 1st offense - warning, 2nd offense - loss of 5 points off assignment for the day, 3rd offense - after school detention, 4th offense- office referral for willful refusal
  12. Things are subject to change. Please note changes via Google Classroom, Remind, and school email.

**Detention and administrative referrals will be issued according to the procedures outlined in the school-wide progressive discipline plan.