Mr Mann's AP Psych
Master Class Page 2025-26
I do not do extra credit assignments. My policy is to start working harder once you see you are having trouble and not to wait until the end of the 9 weeks and ask for extra credit.
STUDENTS MAY RE-TEST ON ALL TESTS (not quizzes) and there are requirements to take advantage of this option.
No cell phones or ear buds are allowed in the classroom this year.
Summer work: This suggestion below is all you need to consider for the summer :-)
If you can get a Princeton Review AP Psychology Premium Prep workbook, 22nd Edition: For the NEW 2025 Exam
it would be a big help for you and it is highly recommended not required. Only get the current 2025 or newer versions. The older ones are now outdated. (These can be found on Amazon, eBay, Barnes & Noble, etc)
use this code for '25-'26
Google Classroom: (track assessments) shn33tq3
Remind Code: (get reminders on your phone) coming soon
I have 6 periods of AP Psych during the day (see schedule on previous page or at the bottom)
No cell phones or ear buds are allowed in the classroom this year.
For my main AP Psych Master Class Page in
Google Classroom: use this code:
For Remind :sign up with this code:
Individual class codes for On-Line assessment will be assigned later if needed.
I want to encourage everyone to get into a good routine for studying. Reading for just 15 minutes a night may be enough as long as you study your vocabulary as well. Just don't put it off. You actually have to put forth more effort when you put it off to the last night. (we will even study how this works in this class)
We will have reading quizzes often (short answer) and a vocab quiz per unit followed by a Unit Test. I normally put the vocab quiz the day before the test. This is done to force you to study 2 days ahead and the vocab will help you to be prepared for the test the next day. This way you have studied vocab one night and then content the next. This has worked very well the last several years.
The "5 Steps to a 5" for AP Psychology workbook has been a great tool since I started teaching AP in 2010. However, due to big changes in the curriculum at AP Central / College Board we are not going to use this book this year. I want to see the new edition first, so nobody wastes money, etc.
RETESTING: we have a new re-testing protocol this year. More to come on this in Google Classroom.
CONTACT INFO:
If you need to e-mail me: sean.mann@ccboe.net or call the school: 706-650-6040
Columbia County School District: http://www.ccboe.net/
Here is the class schedule (please note I take tardies very seriously. Please be on time.)
1st period: 7:35-8:20
2nd period: 8:27-9:12
3rd period: 9:19-10:09
4th period: 10:16-11:01
5th period: 11:08-1:00
6th period: 1:07-1:52
7th period: 1:59-2:45
Course Materials and/or Supply List: Please have a notebook and something to write with. Please don't make it a habit to borrow these items every day from your classmates.
Class Expectations: I have a huge list on the wall in the room with Mr Mann's Cool Rules for School.
Grade Weighting Information: Summative TEST 60%, all other Cumulative assessments 40%,
FOR THE PARENTS: This is an Advanced Placement class. Sometimes the grades look low at the beginning of the year because this is an adjustment for many students. Vocabulary quiz grades are supposed to be a boost because studying vocabulary should be something an AP student can do well. Please do not get too upset about averages, especially the first nine-weeks. I have always tried to come up with a few grades to help increase the average as report card time approaches. However, please understand that every student does not make an “A” as much as we want them to do so. Additionally, there is an AP curve that is applied before each report card that is very generous. So, please do not panic about grades, especially the first 9 weeks. Things tend to work out just fine in the long-run for hardworking students. Tutoring is available.
Psychology – Syllabus 2025-26
Mr Mann’s email: sean.mann@ccboe.net and web address
https://sites.google.com/ccboe.net/mr-manns-new-web-page/home
Google code: shn33tq3
SYLLABUS:
In Psychology we will be covering a wide variety of topics in the field. This is an introductory course, which will highlight the necessary information for students to take the AP Exam for college credit, while gaining valuable insight into the human condition.
EXPECTATIONS:
1. Bring your notebook, pen or pencil to class everyday. We have notebook checks for grades. Have a dedicated notebook for this class.
2. Be seated and prepared for class when the tardy bell rings. Students should use the bathroom before class begins. If there are any medical issues just let me know.
3. Each student is expected to keep his or her work area straight and clean.
4. Each student is expected to concentrate on and work on Psychology while in the classroom.
GRADING:
1. Daily assignments will be in the form of vocab, questions, or note taking.
2. Class work assignments will be due during the class period in which they are assigned.
3. There will be special EBQ/FRQ essay assignments each chapter (all averaged for 1 grade)
4. Assessments (Tests) 60% and Assignments (everything else) 40%
MAKE UP POLICY:
It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain assignments and make arrangements with the teacher to make up any missed assignments. Pack Pride time is a great time for this.
Students are expected to make up all assignments missed due to an excused absence within 5 days of returning to school. Waiting until the end of the 9 weeks is not acceptable.
Re-assessment / Re-Tests are provided for all TESTS within a certain time frame if requested (up to a 90). More details will be given in class on what to do to prepare for this and the format.
VIDEO:
We may watch some Psychology related movies / programs / documentaries in this class and everything comes from the school media center. Nothing will be rated R.
TECHNOLOGY:
New 2025-26 Policy Regarding cell phone use and ear buds / air pods:
· No earbuds/head phones in the classroom or anywhere in the school
· If a student asks to leave the classroom, they MUST leave their personal device/cell phone in the classroom.
· On assessment days students with their cell phones (and smart watches) will be referred to the office.
I will use Google classroom mostly to communicate with students on assignments. There is an assignment calendar that Google posts to my website for you to refer to as needed. It reflects everything I assign and post on Google classroom. It will also give all details for Re-Tests.
CLASS RULES:
No cell phones in class
No ear buds / air pods in class
No Disruptive behavior /
No talking or whispering
No sleeping / Keep your head up
Sit in assigned seat
No arguing with each other
Backtalk is never needed / Be polite
All handbook policies apply
Please sign and return the bottom portion of this page. Keep the rest in your notebook for reference throughout the semester.
Psychology – Mr Mann
I have read the course expectations, procedures, class rules and grading policy sheet that were given to me. I understand what is expected of me and how my nine weeks grade will be earned.
Student’s Signature ___________________________________________________
Student’s Printed Name _______________________________________________
I have read the course expectations, procedures, class rules and grading policy that were given to my child. I understand what is expected of my student and how his/her nine weeks average will be reached.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Printed Name __________________________________________
Please contact me at the following if you have any issues with my child’s grades or behavior:
Phone # ___________________________________________________________
E-mail ____________________________________________________ (make sure this is updated in Infinite Campus)
I like to use e-mail, so if this is an account you check daily it is a big help. Thanks.
Sincerely,
,Mr Mann
