Sociology '24-'25

Sociology Syllabus

No cell phones or ear buds are allowed in the classroom this year. 

Sociology:  Mr Mann: Syllabus 2024-25        sean.mann@ccboe.net   

We will be using Google to take most of our TESTS.

Google Classroom code below 

2deg7du

Remind code below (you need both):

@47a3ekbcgk

We will have a class set of texts in the classroom

Grading- 2 categories

Cumulative: (Quizzes & Dailey): 40%

Summative: Tests & projects: 60%

You need to have a specific way to keep up with vocab. I will do Notebook checks several times per 9 weeks.

My website has very basic information on it, so refer to Google classroom for up to date info and reminders. Due dates and quiz/test dates will be updated there and are always on the board in the classroom. Knowing when a quiz or test is due is your responsibility and being sick the day before isn’t an excuse to not take a quiz or assignment that you knew about days in advance, unless you are very ill or have a multiple days absence.

Makeup grades will be handled case-by-case. If you forget to do a makeup grade, I will not continuously remind you. YOU need to take care of this responsibility.

Late Policy

Work not submitted will be posted as “missing”.  Please note that assignments left in your car, locker, book, other classroom, etc. will not be counted as “on time”.

The absence policy for makeup work and exemptions will be followed as closely as possible- you have 5 DAYS to bring in a note when absent- you have 5 DAYS to make up work that was assigned while you were out. 

FOR THE PARENTS: 

We may occasionally using the television series Brain Games and the television series Superhumans in the classroom to support areas we are studying. 

We may also watch the documentaries below:

SuperSize Me (about fast food and health)

The King of Kong (about competitive gaming)

The High Cost of Low Prices (about Wal-Mart)

All are owned by the school media center and are normal content, PG, or PG-13 (not rated R). If you have any concerns please let me know.

the syllabus from open house / day 1 is posted below

Sociology – Syllabus

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: 2deg7du

 SYLLABUS:

In sociology 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 make decisions in the future regarding everyday issues such as cultural differences and group behaviors.

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 Sociology while in the classroom.

GRADING:

1. Daily assignments will be in the form of vocab, questions, or a journal entry. 

2. Class work assignments will be due during the class period in which they are assigned. 

3. There will be at least one special project assignment each nine weeks = a test grade

4. The nine weeks average will be determined by using the following:

Assessments (Tests) 60% and Assignments (everything else) 40%

MAKE UP POLICY:

1. It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to obtain assignments and make arrangements with the teacher to make up any missed assignments.

2. Students are expected to make up all assignments missed due to an excused absence within 5 days of returning to school.

3. Special projects are announced weeks before they are due and must be turned in ON TIME.                 No exceptions.

VIDEO:

We will watch some sociology related movies / programs / documentaries in this class and  everything comes from the school media center. Nothing will be rated R.

TECHNOLOGY:

New Policy Regarding cell phone use and ear buds / air pods: This may change by August 2024

·         No earbuds/head phones in the building.

·         If a student asks to leave the classroom, they MUST leave their personal device/cell phone in the classroom.

·         On assessment days, students must put their cell phones in their bookbag and all bookbags should be put in the front of the classroom.

·         Cell phones may be used for instructional purposes in the classroom at the discretion of the teacher.

·         Students can use their cell phones in the hall and at lunch.

I will use Google classroom mostly to communicate with students on assignments. There is an assignment calendar Google posts to my website for you to refer to as needed. It reflects anything I assign and post on Google classroom.

RETURN THIS FOR A 100

CLASS RULES:

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

No cell phone use in class

No ear buds in ears (even if they are off)

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.

Sociology – 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 problems with my child:

Phone # ___________________________________________________________

E-mail ____________________________________________________

I like to use e-mail, so if this is an account you check daily it is a big help. Thanks 😊

Sincerely,

Mr Mann