sociology syllabus 2014-2015

South Fayette High School

Bentworth High School

Sociology- Elective Number 207Syllabus 2014-2015 School YearMr. Hildreth

Course Description:

Sociology concentrates on the development of man/woman in a social environment and the forces that shape person physically, culturally, and mentally. Students examine how people interact with one another in society and the consequences of this interaction. A variety of materials are used including current events and personal experiences. Students participate in class and panel discussions, group work, group surveys, projects, and demonstrations.Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will identify the Sociological Point of View. Students will define cultural diversity. Students will understand cultural conformity and adaptation Students will evaluate the social structure. Students will explain the socialization process. Students will examine the adolescent in society.

Students will examine the adult in society.

Students will comprehend deviance in society. Students will construct social stratification. Students will determine inequities in ethnic and racial relations. Students will evaluate the roles of gender, age, and health. Students will illustrate the family model. Students will examine the economy and politics. Students will examine education and religion.

Students will discover the science behind mass media and its role in society.

Students will identify population and urbanization.

Students will relate collective behavior to social movements.

Students will summarize social change and modernization.

Students will compile major research papers and presentation projects throughout the course of the year. *This will be discussed in class.Student ExpectationsAttendance:

Students are expected to attend class each day! Students who miss class will be expected to get the missed work from the bin in the front of the room. The work will be there. I will not track you down to make sure it is done. This is the responsibility of the student. Make up tests and quizzes will be given. It is imperative that students be in class on time. If you arrive late to class (excused or unexcused) please enter the room quietly and respectfully and present the teacher with a pass. It is the students responsibility to inform the teacher that he/she was late and not absent for class. If you must use the restroom and you know you will be late, come to the room first to let me know the circumstance.Materials:Students are expected to bring each of the following materials to class everyday. It is very important to be prepared. Reading Material:

Sociology: The Study of Human Relationships

Holt, Rinehart, and Winston: 2003 Writing Utensil Late Work:Late homework will be accepted with a decrease in letter grade.Deductions:

One Day Late: Half of a Letter Grade

Two Days Late: A Full Letter Grade

Three Days Late: Two Letter Grades

Four Days Late: WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

*If you are absent and miss receiving the assignment, deductions will take place on the third day after your return.

*If you are absent the day the assignment is due, it is due the day you come back and deductions will begin the second day after you return.

For Example: Johnny missed Monday and did not receive the assignment and he came back on Tuesday. He will receive the assignment on Tuesday, it is due Wednesday, and deductions begin Thursday. For Example: Johnny received the assignment on Monday and was absent on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday. The assignment is due on Wednesday and deductions begin on Thursday.Bathroom/Hall Pass: Students must be in class at the bell. Once the bell has rung and attendance has been taken, students may leave to use the restroom one at a time.Grades:Grades will be done on a point/percentage basis in order with the Bentworth School Districts grading policy. A: 100%- 90%B: 89%- 80%

C: 79%- 70%

D: 69%- 60%

F: 59%- 0%

*It is important to keep in mind that receiving an A means you did an exemplary job. Receiving a B means you did an above average job. Receiving a C means you did an average job. A C is average do not get discouraged if you get one, but by all means aim to achieve more.

Grading BreakdownAssignment TypeWeighted Percentage

Projects

Presentations

Research Papers

40%

Exams

30%

Quizzes 15%

Online Discussions

15%

Take a method and try it. If it fails admit it frankly, and try another. But by all means try Something

-- Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Papers and Assignments: All papers will be typed double spaced and in 12 point font (Times New Roman). Paper headings will be as followed in the upper left hand corner.

Your Name

Period

SociologyDate

Mr. Hildreth All assignments will have your full name (first and last) and the date at the top.

DO NOT MESS WITH THE MARGINS ON PAPERS!!!!!!Projects, Presentations, Major Assessments (Non Standard Tests): All major non-standard projects will be done SOLELY by the student or group of students working on the assignment.

Rubrics for these assessments will be presented before work begins so there are no disputes on what is expected.

These assessments are designed to show your application of the material learned and how you demonstrate specific concepts and ideas. Students will be expected to complete a differentiated assessment for each unit listed on the website.

Students will be expected to complete online reflections based on selected readings.

A portfolio on classroom assessments will be completed. (Rubric to follow)

Website Protocol:

You will be given a web address and code. You are to go to the web address tonight or in study hall and enter the code.

You must create a username. There are strict protocols for your online name and must follow the following sequence: First Initial Middle Initial Last Name Birthday

Example: MSHildreth1016

Do not use spaces

You must follow the example. Sports/Extra Curricular Class Interference: (Important for 7th & 8th pd)

If you play or are a part of a school sponsored sports team or are in a school related extra curricular activity (musical, play, stream team etc etc etc.) and you will be missing class, all of your assignments MUST be turned in before you leave for your event. This also includes exams. You are to take the exam before you leave for your event. Arrangements MUST be made with me at least 2 days in advance to take an announced test/quiz. (This includes pop quizzes so you must check with me the morning you are leaving for an event to find out if you will be missing any pop quizzes)

You need to check with me daily if you are going to be leaving for sports/extra curricular activities. This is important. While I support and appreciate these activities, its not fair to the other students for you to get extra time for assignments/tests simply because you play a sport or are in another activity.

I am a track coach; therefore, I will miss class in the fall. Refer to the website because the show must go on.Cheating Policy:

If you are caught cheating you will receive a zero for the assignment and your parents will be called.

If you turn it inI read it. That includes homework and everything!

If you plagiarize any research you will receive a ZERO.

Do not talk during exams/ quizzes. It is distracting and I may not know what you are talking about. Talking during this time is considered cheating.

Learning doesnt have to be difficult- Keith EmerlingDiscipline:

Each student will receive two warnings for minor indiscretions and one for major indiscretions. This process refers to rules broken in the student handbook. Others outside of the handbook, will be dealt with in and after class.

Once the warnings have been documented the student will be asked to write out the specific policy he/she has violated.

On this sheet, the scholar will be asked to write out what happened as he/she saw it happen.

This will remain on file.

At this point, the parent will be called.

If the child breaks the policy that he/she has written out a subsequent time, he/she will be given the opportunity to complete an assignment, due on the subsequent day that explains the behavior. (Rubric to follow)

If the behavior occurs again, he/she will be written up and administrative action will occur.

If the child refuses to complete any step of this program, he/she will automatically be written up.

Additional Classroom Expectations/Rules: I lecture very little in class. Therefore, when I am lecturing you are to be listening. You will have plenty of time to talk during small group activities. Disrespect towards the teacher or other students will not be tolerated. There is no personal grooming to be done in class at any time (This means no putting on or touching up make up, brushing/combing hair/lip gloss etc.) One verbal warning will be issued. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Do your own work. This means that ALL (I repeat ALL) work must be done by YOU the student and not by an outside source. Group projects are an exception in which will be discussed from a project-to-project basis. I READ EVERYTHING! Stay seated unless instructed to do otherwise. (i.e. DO NOT get up to throw paper away in the middle of class) Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Do not touch the maps (some are old and brittle) do not write on the boards, walls, desks, etc.

Do not touch the promethean board with anything but the stylus. do not throw or yell anything out of the windows.

Do not deface school property in this room or hallways. Students must bring a one inch binder for his/her portfolio.

The teacher reserves the right to add to or subtract amendments to these rules as needs arise.

These are the written rules/expectations. Other oral additional rules/expectations will follow as the year progresses.

Miscellaneous:

1. This is an upper level class and will be treated as such. Excuses will not be tolerated or heard.a. Academically- The standard in my classes are very high. When I mentioned earlier about a C being average; I truly believe that. Therefore you must work very hard to achieve an A in my class.

b. Socially- It is my firm belief that a mutual respect between student and teacher must be established before learning can begin. I respect each and every one of you as adults. In turn I expect, and demand that same respect.

2. My classes are meant to be fun. You will be doing a great deal of group work to work out solutions. With this being said, some testable content may not be gone over in class. If it is in the book or gone over in class, it is testable content.3. This is due the day of the syllabus quiz and will be the first page of your portfolio.Student Signature ______________________________________________Parent Signature _______________________________________________Student Signature ______________________________________________

Parent Signature _______________________________________________