This one semester course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings and other animals.  Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology.  Students will also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in the science and practice. 

Text: Understanding Psychology

Site: Schoology and e-portfolio via Google Drive.

If a student has been legally absent from class, it is his/her responsibility to see me about work missed immediately upon returning to class. You will be given as many days as you have missed to complete makeup work (tests, homework, reports).  When in doubt: Please refer to the District Policy concerning absences, tardiness and loss of credit.

Our classroom rules are very simple and easy to follow.  Keep in mind that at anytime throughout the year, these rules are subject to changes that will be announced if it should occur.  The basic rules are as follows:

• Be punctual and ready for class (Chromebook and Charger)

• Do not speak while others are speaking

• Raise your hand if you wish to speak

• Keep your hands to yourself 

•  Treat others as you would like to be treated.

Failure to follow these rules or show respect to others elicits the following punishments. 

1.   Verbal Reprimand 

2.  Teacher-Student Discussion and Loss of Class Participation Grade

3.  Detention Referral and Call to Parent 

4.  Teacher-Student-Parent Meeting 

5.  SEE STUDENT HANDBOOK 

I adhere to the school grading policy as written in the student handbook. Your grade will be achieved through the use of chapter tests, assignments (varied forms), projects (individual, paired or grouped) and class participation. 

Grades are synced from Schoology to PowerSchool AT LEAST ONCE per week. 

PowerSchool grades are MORE ACCURATE than Schoology grades.

MISSING or OVERDUE ASSIGNMENTS are marked as ZERO in PowerSchool. 

If an assignment does not have a score in PowerSchool, it either:

• still needs graded, or

• the due date has not yet passed

Please make sure you have your Chromebook and charger EVERY DAY for class.

You may want to purchase:

• Inexpensive Mouse (wired or wireless)

• Inexpensive Headphones (MUST BE WIRED)

Extra help is available upon request. I will be available during Period 3 and WIN Time. Please feel free to approach me with any questions whatsoever. 

Parents and students should use email to contact Mr. Stell at stell@freeport.k12.pa.us.

Students MUST use their district @freeport.k12.pa.us account and include their class period in the subject or body of email.

*This syllabus is subject to change. Changes will be announced before going into effect.