ࡱ> OQNK >bjbj 4,~8i~8i> <7^(&&&&p$'7)7)7)7)7)7)7$:<M7M7&&b7"&&'7'7q35&2n>dq47x70746N=wN=,55&N=50>,'$KM7M7}7N= X X: United States Government Robin Falin North Augusta High School e-mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:rfalin@aiken.k12.sc.us"rfalin@aiken.k12.sc.us January, 2024 Dear Student and Parent/Guardian, Welcome to United States Government. This course is required for graduation. This course is an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. The course covers six broad themes. These themes are: 1.) our constitutional foundations, 2). political beliefs and behaviors, 3.) political parties, interest groups, and mass media, 4.) institutions of our national government, 5.) public policy, and 6.) civil rights and civil liberties. The purpose of this class is to prepare students to be active and engaged citizens in American democracy. All students are required to take a test established by the James B. Edwards Civics Education Initiative that was enacted into law on June 3, 2015 ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT!!! MORE THAN 3 ABSENCES MAY RESULT IN A FA. If at any time you have questions, please feel free to contact me. The quickest and easiest way to contact me is by e-mail  HYPERLINK "mailto:rfalin@aiken.k12.sc.us" rfalin@aiken.k12.sc.us . I attempt to respond to e-mails within 24 hours of receipt, excluding weekends. I am looking forward to an exciting and successful semester. Students will need paper, pen and/or pencil, something to keep their paper in, their computers and CHARGERS plus headphones. If you need assistance with anything, other than the computer, please let me know. My classroom policies are as follows: In addition to the Student Code of Conduct handbook, the following classroom rules are always in effect: Please no food. Water is acceptable if it is in a closeable container. Metal containers are no longer allowed District policy. Phones need to be placed in the cubby upon entering class, chargers are provided for your convenience. Phones are a major distraction, not only to you, but to the teacher and the other students. Please do not chew gum. Hard candy is acceptable if the wrapper makes it to the trash can. Please be respectful and abide by this request. Please remove all head coverings before entering the building. This is a school policy, not mine, and will be enforced. Please abide by the dress code. I hate being the dress code ENFORCER. Tardies are not acceptable, and I will be required to enforce it. Respect is mutual we as a class must respect each other to be successful. Consequences for not complying with classroom policies are: 1st offense warning 2nd offense parent/guardian contact 3rd offense 30 minutes before school detention 7:20-7:50 4th offense and beyond referral to administration How to be successful? BE in class daily!!!! Complete all assignments Turn assignments in when due LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!! Recopying your daily notes will benefit your understanding Prepare for test in advance Have all materials for class computer with CHARGER! paper, pencil (Class set of books will be provided) Make up all missed assignments within 2 days of returning from absence. A zero is recorded until the work is made up. Any missed test will be made up between 7:30 and 8:20 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. I will meet you at the entrance to let you into the school at the entrance near Mrs. Sojaks office. If you are not there by 7:35 you will need to reschedule. You will only be allowed to reschedule once, after that you will receive a zero for a no show. Communicate ANY questions, problems, or concerns at any time. CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!! You will receive a zero and a possible suspension if you choose to cheat. This MEANS citing all assignments that are researched. 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