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Agriculture Government
Golden Valley High School
Agriculture Department
Contact Information
Mr. Jacobsen
Room: Tech 2/IA 1
Email: [email protected]
Class Page: http://cjacobsen.weebly.com
Course Description
United States government is a one semester, required course intended to teach students about the basic functions of our government. A strong emphasis will be placed on applying principles learned in class to current issues. The primary objective of the class is to help students develop critical thinking skills as they become more actively aware of the government policies and practices that affect every aspect of life in the United States. This becomes increasingly important as the students realize that they either are, or soon will be 18 years old. Consequently, they become adults in the eyes of the law.
Texts
Each student will be issued a copy of Magruder’s American Government that they are expected to read both inside and outside of class as assigned. They will be responsible to return their books in good condition at the end of the year. Students will be billed for damaged or lost texts. Damages include but are not limited to broken spines, water damage, bent corners, torn pages, and writing on the pages. Students also have the opportunity to view the text online at the MUHSD library webpage.
Materials Needed
1. Spiral Notebook, 100+ page spiral college ruled notebook
2. 2 inch binder with inside pocket sleeve
3. Pencil or Pens (Blue or Black only)
4. Highlighter
5. USB Memory Drive
6. Email
7. Calculator
8. One glue stick (preferable jumbo): Please do not bring liquid glue.
Classroom Guidelines
1. Be On Time – You are to be on time to class and will receive a tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Be Considerate – Do not talk while others are talking, especially the teacher. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Wait your turn and don’t interrupt others while they are talking. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3. Be Prepared – Come to class with your book, binder, pencil, and assignments, this will help you be successful in class. Any assignment turned in after the due date is worth half credit.
4. Be Respectful – Respect your classmates and teacher’s opinions, work, and personal items. I will respect you and I expect the same in return. No put downs or rude comments.
5. Be Responsible – You EARN your grade in this class; I don’t GIVE it to you. As a result you are responsible for obtaining missed assignments including notes, handouts, etc.
Discipline Procedures
Class discipline procedures are based on the severity of the situation and follow school procedures.
Classroom Procedures
Grading:Based on a percentage (90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, 0-59 = F)
It is your responsibility to obtain missed work from the teacher. If you know you will be
absent ahead of time please make arrangements with the teacher. Quizzes will be given
at random, therefore it’s important to be in class. Make-ups for quizzes will only be given for excused absences. Tests and projects are given at the end of each unit and tests are made up by appointment only. Work must be turned in on the day it is due, anything turned in late is worth half credit, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.
Required Class Activities
Percentage of Grade
Classwork (projects, notebook and assignments)
45%
Tests and Quizzes
35%
FFA & SAE
(3 FFA activities required per semester & each student is required to begin and maintain a project related to agriculture, including an up-to-date record book)
10%
Class Participation/Current Events (based upon your participation in class, current event assignments, work ethic, and activities)
10%
FFA, SAE, and Record books
If a student wishes to participate at fairs and shows through the FFA as well as earn the rewards, degrees, and scholarships that are available to FFA members, they must participate in the FFA and SAE portions of this agriculture program. Each student is required to participate in a MINIMUM of 3 FFA activities per semester and maintain an up-to-date record book for their SAE.
Golden Valley High School
Agriculture Department
Contact Information
Mr. Jacobsen
Room: Tech 2/IA 1
Email: [email protected]
Class Page: http://cjacobsen.weebly.com
Course Description
United States government is a one semester, required course intended to teach students about the basic functions of our government. A strong emphasis will be placed on applying principles learned in class to current issues. The primary objective of the class is to help students develop critical thinking skills as they become more actively aware of the government policies and practices that affect every aspect of life in the United States. This becomes increasingly important as the students realize that they either are, or soon will be 18 years old. Consequently, they become adults in the eyes of the law.
Texts
Each student will be issued a copy of Magruder’s American Government that they are expected to read both inside and outside of class as assigned. They will be responsible to return their books in good condition at the end of the year. Students will be billed for damaged or lost texts. Damages include but are not limited to broken spines, water damage, bent corners, torn pages, and writing on the pages. Students also have the opportunity to view the text online at the MUHSD library webpage.
Materials Needed
1. Spiral Notebook, 100+ page spiral college ruled notebook
2. 2 inch binder with inside pocket sleeve
3. Pencil or Pens (Blue or Black only)
4. Highlighter
5. USB Memory Drive
6. Email
7. Calculator
8. One glue stick (preferable jumbo): Please do not bring liquid glue.
Classroom Guidelines
1. Be On Time – You are to be on time to class and will receive a tardy if you are not in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Be Considerate – Do not talk while others are talking, especially the teacher. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Wait your turn and don’t interrupt others while they are talking. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3. Be Prepared – Come to class with your book, binder, pencil, and assignments, this will help you be successful in class. Any assignment turned in after the due date is worth half credit.
4. Be Respectful – Respect your classmates and teacher’s opinions, work, and personal items. I will respect you and I expect the same in return. No put downs or rude comments.
5. Be Responsible – You EARN your grade in this class; I don’t GIVE it to you. As a result you are responsible for obtaining missed assignments including notes, handouts, etc.
Discipline Procedures
Class discipline procedures are based on the severity of the situation and follow school procedures.
Classroom Procedures
- Be prepared and in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
- As the bell rings and the teacher takes role you should begin working on the task of the day.
- All material from class (handouts, notes, assignments, etc.) should be placed in your notebook for later reference.
- Class time is for you to work on assignments and ask the teacher questions about class activities.
- There is no food or sodas allowed in this classroom (water only)
- Electronic devices may be allowed in class at the teacher’s discretion. (ask before assuming)
- Ask permission before going to the bathroom. (3 free bathroom passes per quarter)
- Clean up your own mess as well as the entire classroom at the end of every period.
- The class is dismissed by the teacher not the bell, only when the classroom is clean, quiet and everyone seated in their assigned seat will the class be dismissed.
Grading:Based on a percentage (90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, 0-59 = F)
It is your responsibility to obtain missed work from the teacher. If you know you will be
absent ahead of time please make arrangements with the teacher. Quizzes will be given
at random, therefore it’s important to be in class. Make-ups for quizzes will only be given for excused absences. Tests and projects are given at the end of each unit and tests are made up by appointment only. Work must be turned in on the day it is due, anything turned in late is worth half credit, unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher.
Required Class Activities
Percentage of Grade
Classwork (projects, notebook and assignments)
45%
Tests and Quizzes
35%
FFA & SAE
(3 FFA activities required per semester & each student is required to begin and maintain a project related to agriculture, including an up-to-date record book)
10%
Class Participation/Current Events (based upon your participation in class, current event assignments, work ethic, and activities)
10%
FFA, SAE, and Record books
If a student wishes to participate at fairs and shows through the FFA as well as earn the rewards, degrees, and scholarships that are available to FFA members, they must participate in the FFA and SAE portions of this agriculture program. Each student is required to participate in a MINIMUM of 3 FFA activities per semester and maintain an up-to-date record book for their SAE.