Course Syllabus Examples
"A good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life. It is therefore highly important that you should endeavor not only to be learned but virtuous."
-George Washington
Here you will find valuable information, including rubrics, rules, and a break-down of an AP US History course.
The College Board
Grossmont High School APUSH
Syllabus Highlights
The following grading scale is meant to address the fact that students challenging themselves in an AP class are penalized for a grade of 'D' with no credit, which does not count for college-track credit. This penalizes challenge and requires a re-take of U.S. History for College prep. credit. A teacher might consider credit recovery classes to allow College Prep. credit without taking the entire course again.
The Basics:
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-If a student misses class on the day of a quiz, test, or write, they will make up that assessment on the day they return to class, in class.
-No food or drink besides water.
-No inappropriate language.
-No other work.
-No use of Electronics: Phone, Smart Watch, or Ear Buds unless authorized.
-Work missed as a result of a truancy or unexcused absence is marked as a zero.
-Work ignored and incomplete, assigned for a single class period, will receive a late grade if completed.
-Work turned in late is worth partial credit (a maximum of "C" credit).
-Students with Truancies and Frequent Tardiness will not qualify for any school honors, or any recommendations.
-Phones and Smart Watches must not be on a student during testing. Violations will result in a zero grade.
-Backpacks must not be on a desk or lap.
-Extra tutorial assignments cannot be done if a student has missing work.
-If a student misses class on the day of a quiz, test, or write, they will make up that assessment on the day they return to class, in class.
-No food or drink besides water.
-No inappropriate language.
-No other work.
-No use of Electronics: Phone, Smart Watch, or Ear Buds unless authorized.
-Work missed as a result of a truancy or unexcused absence is marked as a zero.
-Work ignored and incomplete, assigned for a single class period, will receive a late grade if completed.
-Work turned in late is worth partial credit (a maximum of "C" credit).
-Students with Truancies and Frequent Tardiness will not qualify for any school honors, or any recommendations.
-Phones and Smart Watches must not be on a student during testing. Violations will result in a zero grade.
-Backpacks must not be on a desk or lap.
-Extra tutorial assignments cannot be done if a student has missing work.
BONUS POINTS:
Thursday After School Tutorials
Extra assignments are provided in Tutorial worth 2 points. Makeup work is done at this time also.
Money (See Enrichment)
Only large dollar coins are worth 1 point. Other coins or bills are worth a half point. Money is turned in at the end of the Semester.
Participation Points
Points will be awarded for participation to all students, automatically, as extra credit! For each of the following reasons, one point will be deducted from participation for each occurrence:
-Being late to class without a pass, etc. (You are supposed to be in your seat when the bell rings.
-Being truant from class (Other consequences also apply.)
-As a bathroom pass if during work time.
-Failing to bring, or have charged, your Chromebook
-Laying head on desk, sleeping, etc.
-Doing other work in class, drawing, being off task
-Unauthorized use of phone and/or watch.
Folder
10% on the Final for folders with every assignment complete and in order.
Passing AP Examination
Students passing the AP test will receive a Second Semester grade change to an "A."
Positive Behavioral Interventions (PBIS Model) Perk
Drop a quiz grade.