Career & Technology Education Center

Law Enforcement Course Syllabus

2016-17

Welcome

I’d like to take a minute to welcome you to Law Enforcement. The class will be hands-on, interactive and fun. We will participate in discussions, perform real-world labs and examine different case studies. Law Enforcement is an overview of the history, organization, and functions of local, state, and federal law enforcement. This course includes the role of constitutional law, the United States legal system, criminal law, law enforcement terminology, and the classification andelements of crime.

Grading

Since this is a level course, 60% of your overall grade will be summative assessments (Objective Questions, Scantron Tests, and Interactive Binders) and 40% of the grade will be formative assessments (weekly assignments from group work through individual projects).

Reassessments

You can redo any assignment that you received a 69% or less. Both the original grade and make up grade will be averaged together. However, in order to reassess, all work for that particular unit must be completed prior to the original summative assessment. Any homework assignments, unit plan answers, and quizzes must be finished before the original test date. Additionally, before any student reassesses on a unit test, he/she must attend a tutoring session in order to get additional help on the information.

Students will only have one week after receiving their test grade to make an appointment for tutoring and reassessment.

Late Work Policy

We will follow the school policy on late work. Students turning their assignments in on time will be awarded the maximum possible credit of 100%. Here is the school policy on late work:

One day late – maximum grade of 90%

Two days late – maximum grade of 80%

Three days late – maximum grade of 70%

Four days late – maximum grade of 60%

Five or more day’s late – maximum grade of 50%

Supplies

1 Composition Notebook

Notebook paper for notes

Black pen & Red Pen

Law Enforcement Goals

  1. Be able to explain and summarize.
  2. Everyone will be successful.
  3. Communicate ideas (written and orally) clearly and fluently.
  4. Become science literate.
  5. Find justifications for your scientific conclusions.
  6. Have fun!

Class Expectations

In order for us to reach our goals, we all need to follow classroom expectations. These allow all students in the class the opportunity to learn and succeed.

  1. Follow all school policies (no cell phones, food or drink, wear your ID).
  2. Stay awake and participate. You’ll have difficulty being successful if you’re asleep during class!
  3. Use a school appropriate voice (level and language). You’ll have to be able to hear me when I need to give instructions.
  4. Listen and respond respectively. This means you will listen attentively and courteously and wait for the other person to finish speaking before responding. Do not judge other students for their opinions shared during class.
  5. Perform at your 100% best.

Absences

Please try to be in class as much as possible. Being absent might mean you miss an incredible guest speaker, an interesting lab, an important discussion or some hands-on activities. I do know that absences will happen. It is your responsibility to get alternate make up assignments. You will still be responsible to pick up handouts, complete any assignments in your binder, copy any notes and make arrangements to retake any quizzes or tests during tutoring only.

Tardies

Please be on time to class. If you are tardy, you must go get a tardy slip from the nearest secretary. Do NOT come into class without a pass from a principal’s office.

Interactive Portfolio (Due every 9 weeks/Test grade)

We will be using interactive binder in class this year. You will need a 1.5” view binder specifically for this class. All of our class work will be put into the binder. It is important to note that binders must be kept up-to-date. There will be binder checks for each unit to ensure each student is keeping up with their work for this class.

  1. All students will be expected to maintain an organized & Interactive course Portfolio. The notebook grade will count as a test grade.
  2. The notebook should be housed in a three ring binder, and separated into ten specific divisions;
  3. Cover Page
  4. Syllabus
  5. Handouts
  6. Bell schedule
  7. Connections – teacher defines terms, student applies how they utilize the concept to their home, school or community.

Learner profile

Approaches to Learning

Areas of Interaction

  1. Weekly assignment sheets
  2. Activities (Rubrics)
  3. Quizzes/Tests
  4. Reflections Sheets
  5. Internal Progress Reports/ Signed by parent-Legal Guardian (4 required per 6 weeks)

Tutoring Schedule

I am available for tutoring by an appointment.

E-mail address:

LAW ENFORCEMENTSYLLABUS

As the student, I have read the classroom syllabus for Law Enforcement_____ period class. I understand high school students are challenged to be responsible, respectful, and dutiful in their efforts to be successful adults. Finally, I understand the information listed in this syllabus and agree to follow the procedures outlined in an effort to successfully complete this course.

Student Signature: ______

Printed name: ______

Date: ______

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As the parent/guardian of ______, I have read to the classroom syllabus and understand that if I have any questions I can access the teacher at lephone: 281-641-7975.

Parent Signature: ______

Printed name: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Work Telephone: ______

Date: ______