2. Course Description Highlights
S Prepares students to be active citizens.
S Focuses on citizenship, government, and law.
S The course meets one half of the graduation
requirements for first year Social Studies. Economic
meets the other half.
3. Competencies
Students will demonstrate an understanding of
S the nature of governments, and the fundamental ideals of
government of the United States.
S major provisions of the United States and New Hampshire
Constitutions, and the organization and operation of the
government at all levels including the legislative, executive, and
judicial branches.
S the relationship of the United States to other countries, and the
role of the United States in world affairs.
S the rights and responsibilities of the citizenship, and the ability to
apply their knowledge of local, state, and national government
through the political process and citizen involvement.
4. Course Topics
S The Foundations of Government
S The Legislative Branch
S The Executive Branch, Parties, Elections
S The Judicial Branch and Bill of Rights
S State and Local Government
5. Expectations
S Come to class prepared. (writing utensil and paper)
S Keep a binder for notes and handouts.
S Keep your cell phones off and away (zipped in your bag).
S Come to class on time.
6. Grading
S Point system.
S Grading will be done on a point system. All assignments
in and out of class will count toward your grade.
S You will be graded on class assignments, homework,
projects, quizzes, tests, and writing.
7. Cell Phones
S May be used outside the S 1st infraction- warning
classroom.
S 2nd infraction- Admin
S Not to be used in any confiscation, teacher detention-
academic setting without call home.
teacher permission.
S 3rd Admin confiscation, admin
detention, parent notification.
S Escalation- Saturday detention,
Administrative probation, and
suspension.
8. I-Pods
S May be used outside the S 1st infraction- warning
classroom.
S 2nd infraction- Admin
S Not to be used in any confiscation, teacher detention-
academic setting without call home.
teacher permission.
S 3rd Admin confiscation, admin
detention, parent notification.
S Escalation- Saturday detention,
Administrative probation, and
suspension.
9. Dress Code
S All tops must have sleeves. S 1st infraction- warning given by
administration- change of clothes
S See-through attire, exposed required.
shoulders, backless tops, exposed
cleavage, and exposed midriffs S 2nd infraction- administrative detention,
parent notification- change of clothes
S Jeans with tears above mid-thigh; required.
pants, skirts or shorts that expose
undergarments S 3rd infraction- Saturday detention and
parent notification.
S Spandex or sports undergear,
including yoga pants and leggings, S Escalation- administrative probation and
must be worn with appropriate suspension.
additional covering to mid-thigh.
S No pajamas or slippers.
10. Hats
S Not to be worn in the school S 1st infraction- warning, hat must
building until the end of the be removed and put away.
official school day.
S 2nd infraction- Administrative
confiscation of hat and
administrative detention to
redeem hat.
S 3rd infraction- Saturday detention
and parent notification.
S Escalation- administrative
probation and suspension.
