This document outlines the course description, goals, units, assignments, and policies for an Advanced Placement US Government and Politics class. The course will use the textbook American Government to guide students through units covering the foundations of government, political behavior, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, and public policy. Major assignments include reading assignments with written responses each night, essays applying to previous AP exams for each unit, a document-based question, a free response question, and a term paper. The class requires students to purchase various materials and has policies for late work.
7. Post-It NotesThe faculty and administration reserve the right to change this class syllabus as deemed necessary.<br />Please take this syllabus home and review it with your parent(s)/guardians. You are expected to return this portion, along with the required information and signatures on or before ________________________.<br />Student Name________________________________________________________________________<br />Parent/Guardian Name(s)_______________________________________________________________<br />Student Lives With ____________________________________________________________________<br />Home Address________________________________________________________________________<br />Home Phone #________________________________________________________________________<br />Work Phone #________________________________________________________________________<br />Which phone number do you prefer I try first? _______________________________________________<br />Best time/place to reach you_____________________________________________________________<br />Parent/Guardian E-mail ________________________________________________________________<br />What is something that your child does really well? ___________________________________________<br />What is something that your child is nervous about? __________________________________________<br />Does your child have any medical issues I should know about? Please explain. <br />____________________________________________________________________________________<br />I have read & understand the course expectations for Mrs. Cunningham's class for the 2011-2012 school year.<br />Student Signature_____________________________________________________________________<br />Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________________________________________<br />