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Mr. Jarrett Marlow
AP United States Government and Politics
OTAY RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
CHULA VISTA,   CA   91913
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Fall 2012-2013

* Current Events due Th. (Per.1-3); Fri. (Per.4-5)

Notebook Order
1. Syllabus
2. Course Outline
3. Current Events Requirements
4. Outline Format (note taking)
5. Word Map Format (vocab. acquisition)
6. Ch.1 Outline
7. Ch.1 Word Maps
8. Lecture Notes: Democracy in the U.S.
9. Outline: p.32-37
10. Outline: p.37-42
11. Ch.2 Word Maps - Column 1
12. Lecture Notes: Origins of the American Republic
13. Ch.2 Word Maps - Column 2
14. Responses to Ch.2 Questions - Part A
15. Outline: p.43-55
16. Lecture Notes: Principles of the Constitution
17. Word Maps: Ch.2, Column 3
18. Lecture Notes: Amending the Constitution
19. Outline: p.55-65
20. Lecture Notes: Origins of American Federalism
21. Outline: p.70-81
22. Word Maps: Ch.3, Column 1
23. Lecture Notes: Structure of American Federalism
24. Outline: p.81-90
25. Word Maps: Ch.3, Sec.2
26. Lecture Notes: Cent. v. Decent.
27. Outline: p.90-95
28. Word Maps: Ch.3, Column 3
29. Lecture Notes: Federalism and Fed. Grants
30. Lecture Notes: Fed. Mandates
31. Lecture Notes: Pol. of Amer. Fed.
32. Outline: p.178-189
33. Word Maps: Ch.6, Columns 1 & 2
34. Lecture Notes: Political Culture
35. Lecture Notes: Ideology and Public Policy
36. Outline: p.190-195
37. Word Maps: Ch.6, Column 3
38. Lecture Notes: Public Opinion
39. Lecture Notes: Political Socialization
40. Outline: p.195-205
41. Lecture Notes: Voter Turnout
42. Outline: p.304-310
43. Lecture Notes: Factors Affecting Voter Behavior
44. Outline: p.298-304
45. Outline: p.310-319
46. Ch.10 Word Maps (ALL COLUMNS)
47. Lecture Notes: Congressional Elections
48. Lecture Notes: Path to the Presidency
49. Lecture Notes: Electoral College
50. Lecture Notes: Campaign Finance
51. Outline: p.240-247
52. Word Maps: Ch.8, Column 1
53. Lecture Notes: Intro. to Pol. Parties
54. Outline: p.247-254
55. Word Maps: Ch.8, Column 2
56. Lecture Notes: The Rise of Political Parties
57. Outline: p.254-261
58. Video Notes: The Democratic Party
59. Ch.8, Word Maps, Column 3
60. Lecture Notes: Party Weaknesses
61. Lecture Notes: Impact of Parties on Government
62. Video Notes: The Republican Party
63. Party Platforms (Republican Party and Democratic Party)
64. Outline: p.261-265
65. Lecture Notes: Party Reform
66. Ch.8 Review Questions
67. Outline: p.324-333
68. Word Maps: Ch.11, Column 1
69. Outline: p.333-341
70. Word Maps: Ch.11, Column 2
71. Outline: p.341-349
72. Word Maps: Ch.11, Column 3
73. Lecture Notes: Interest Groups
74. Lecture Notes: Types of Interest Groups
75. Lecturwe Notes: Tactics of Interest Groups
76. LN: Reasons for Joining & Factors Influencing Int. Group Strength
77. Lecture Notes: Lobbying
78. Lecture Notes: Political Action Committees
79. Ch.11 Review Questions
80. Lecture Notes: Political Action Committees
81. Outline: p.210-225
82. Word Maps: Ch.7, Columns 1 & 2
83. Lecture Notes: The Mass Media
84. Lecture Notes: The Media and Public Opinion
85. Lecture Notes: Effects of the Media on Politics    
86. Media Review Questions
87. Word Maps: Ch.7, Col.3
88. Outline: p.225-235

*Syllabus below
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AP United States Government and Politics  
Mr. Marlow
Otay Ranch High School
(619) 591-5000
jmarloworhsmustangs@yahoo.com

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

   I am looking forward to a very successful school year for our class.  I am providing some brief information about the course and my grading policies in order to help students to be successful during this school year.  Please read them carefully and return the completed confirmation form provided.  In order to facilitate the existence of a positive learning environment for all students in our classroom, it is imperative that all students conduct themselves in a mature and respectful manner at all times.  It is expected that each student will respect one another and all other persons on campus at all times.  Students should come to class prepared and ready to learn on a daily basis.  Following these simple guidelines will help all students to have a positive learning experience and allow us to have a very successful school year.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  The easiest way to contact me is through the e-mail address provided above.

Sincerely,




Jarrett Marlow



Required Materials

•    Textbook:  Edwards, George C. III, Wattenberg, Martin P., Lineberry, Robert L.(2006) Government in America, People, Politics, and Policy, (Twelfth Edition),  Pearson Education Inc.
•    Notebook:  Binder or Spiral Notebook (at least 150 Sheets) dedicated to this course only
•    Pen (blue or black only please)
•    Pencil (#2)
•    Paper

It is essential that students bring each of the aforementioned items to class on a daily basis.  Failure to do so may cause a reduction in their citizenship grade and can hinder their ability to complete academic assignments.  This may lead to a lower overall scholarship grade.  This is a college level course and is meant to be challenging.   When a student takes an AP course he or she is making a commitment to put forth the necessary effort in order to succeed in the class and pass the AP examination.  Strong reading and writing skills are helpful when taking a course such as this, in order to best deal with a demanding workload.  Also, students must invest the necessary time on a daily basis to complete the assigned reading and all assignments in a timely manner.  Students should expect quizzes almost daily in an AP course.  Finally, excellent attendance and punctuality are expected of all students.  Students who miss a lot of instructional time may find it very difficult to pass the course.

Grading

Scholarship

A+ = 98-100%    A = 93-97%        A- = 90-92%
B+ = 88-89%        B = 83-87%        B- = 80-82%
C+ = 78-79%        C = 73-77%        C- = 70-72%
D+ = 68-69%        D = 63-67%        D- = 60-62%
F= Below 60%

Scholarship Grades for each semester will be based upon the following components:

Assessments                    = 60%
Notebook                    = 30%
Writing and Research Assignments    = 10%
(*Those items not included within the notebook)

Assessment: Items such as tests, quizzes, and the district End of Course Exam (one per semester).

Notebook: The notebook will contain much of the work that students will complete during this course.  Contents will include: homework assignments, in class assignments, notes and more.  This notebook will be evaluated periodically for a grade throughout each semester.  It may be collected for a grade at anytime, with or without prior notification being given to students and thus must be kept current.  Notebooks will be evaluated based upon things such as organization and the timely completion of individual assignments/tasks included within the notebook.  Any notebook turned in late will be penalized 20% for each school day that it is late.  If a notebook is not prepared at the precise moment that it is due, it will be considered at least one day late.  Upon returning to class students, who have been out with an excused absence, will be expected to turn in a notebook that has at least been completed through the most recent day that they were in attendance.  Any assignments that were missed during the excused absence will be checked after the student has been afforded the time to complete the work.  Also, students are to keep the course syllabus in their notebook at all times after turning in the syllabus confirmation sheet.  Any notebooks that are submitted without the course syllabus inside will be given a score of zero.  Also, if a student has not submitted the syllabus confirmation sheet, any notebooks submitted will receive a score of zero.  

Writing and Research Assignments:  Any assignment in this category that is not submitted on time will be penalized 20% for each school day that it is late.  If a student fails to complete their individual portion of a group project, he or she may receive a lowered/failing grade for that project as an individual.

All late/make-up work must be submitted prior to the final two weeks of a semester or the AP exam. Otherwise no credit will be given!  Also, all late/make-up work must be turned in at least four school days prior to progress reports being submitted to the office.  Otherwise, credit for these items may not be counted for that particular grading period.

Please note that “Extra Credit” will not be offered to individuals as a substitute for successfully completing class assignments and scoring well on assessments.  

Citizenship

All students will begin the semester with an “A” in citizenship.  Students are expected to follow all district, school, and class rules.  Failure to do so will lead to lowering of the overall citizenship grade for the semester.  

Major Offenses
The following are examples of offenses that will lead to a reduction of the overall semester citizenship grade by at least one letter grade after one occurrence and can lead to further disciplinary action in cooperation with the administration.

Some examples of major offenses:

Academic dishonesty
Defacing school property
Defiance
Being disrespectful towards any school/district employee, student, or campus visitor
Making any racist or homophobic remarks
Any behavior requiring a referral to an Assistant Principal
Truancy
Use or display of Electronic Devices/Makeup/Grooming Tools/etc.

Lesser Offenses
Three instances of this type of offense will result in the lowering of the semester citizenship grade by one full letter.  Some examples of lesser offenses are provided below.

Some examples of lesser offenses:

Interfering with the instructional process
Tardiness (unexcused)
Being off task
Being unprepared for class (not having the proper materials etc.)
Excessive hall pass use and/or requests

Please note that students are expected to come to class prepared to learn on a daily basis.  Missing class time will inhibit a student’s potential for achieving academic success and may lead to a lower grade as a result.  There is no perfect substitute for attending class regularly.

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