PowerPoint Presentation given on August 21, 2014 during Parent Night at Leesville Road High School

1. Ms. Spransy’s Honors Law and
Justice Class
OPEN HOUSE FALL 2014

2. Index Card
Follow the instructions below:
 On the top of your index card, write your student’s name.
 On the same side, write your name(s) and the best way that I
can contact you.
 On the back, write one thing that you want me to know about
your student.

3. Overview
Introduction
Class Overview
Syllabus Overview
Supplies
Keeping in Touch
Questions

4. Introduction
Personal History
 Education
 International Experience
Teaching Experience
 Career at Leesville
 Speech and Debate
Coach/Mock Trial Advisor

5. Class Overview
Goals:
 Critical Thinking: Explore the philosophy and history behind
the American legal system
 Practical: Future interaction with the legal system (civil),
public speaking
Topics:
 Intro to Law and Justice: Philosophical origins of law and
justice, history of American law
 Civil Law: contracts (marriage), property (leaseholds and
ownership), torts
 Constitutional Law: Bill of rights, landmark court cases,
current controversy
 Criminal Law: Criminal justice system, criminal procedure
(warrants, rights of the accused, jury duty)

6. Syllabus Overview
Grading Scale
 Major Assignments: 60%
 Minor Assignments: 40%
PowerSchools updates
 At least the 1st and 15th of each month
Absences
Late Work
 10 points a day, 70% credit until the end of each
quarter
 Keep up with current events!
Honors Level
Extra Help (SMART Lunch)

7. Supplies
Student List (suggested)
 Black or blue pens (no bright colors) and/or
pencils
 One three-ring binder
 One set of dividers
 Notebook paper
 Highlighters (yellow works best)
Teacher Wish List
 Pencils/pens
 Tissues/hand sanitizer
 Candy (no peanuts)

8. Keeping in Touch
You can reach me by email at
mspransy@wcpss.net
The school phone number is 919-870-4250
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any
questions or concerns.

9. Keeping in Touch
Edmodo
 Ask your student for your parent code or email me
 http://wcpss.edmodo.com/
Remind
 https://dashboard.remind.com/classes/2360645

10. Conclusion
Questions?
Thank you for coming!