LAW ENFORCEMENT ½, Intro to Law, Practical Law

Storck, Ryan

 Room 210

rstorck@goddardusd.com

Course Description

Courses are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain entrance to the Law Enforcement. This technical level course is an exploration of criminal law, the court system, legal procedures, and law enforcement operations including probation and incarceration. Examines the role of police in society and application of key concepts to policing scenarios. Students identify, discuss, and assess critical police practices and processes to include deployment, arrest procedures, search strategies, and other operational considerations.

 Classroom Expectations

●       come to class prepared and with a positive attitude.

●       be a positive contributor to classroom activities.

●       Use equipment properly

●       abide by all school policies and procedures.

●       respect their fellow classmates, teachers and all staff at GEHS.

Grading Scale:

90 - 100 = A

80 - 89 = B

70 - 79 = C

60 - 69 = D

59/below = F

    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES     

Office Hours

Before/after school or by appointment

Turning in Work

All homework will be turned in through Google Classroom.  Classroom assignments and worksheets will be placed in the properly marked bin.

Late Work

Late work will be accepted but with an automatic 10% reduction up to two days late. Any work past that date will get an automatic reduction of 20%. No work will be accepted after the end of a quarter or a semester. The instructor will hold final judgement how late work will be handled in unusual circumstances; emergencies, absences, etc. Communication will be needed from the student to myself on these unusual circumstances.

Absences

When a student is aware of an absence prior to it occurring (including school-related activities), every effort should be made to complete all work before the absence occurs.  The student will be responsible for making up missed work.  In the event of an excused absence, the student will have the time allowed per school policy to complete make-up work.  Homework assignments may not be made up if the absence is unexcused.

Restroom and leaving the classroom

Students need to ask permission from the teacher if they need to use the restroom or step out of the classroom. They will need to sign the sign-out sheet and take a pass when they leave and sign back in and return the pass when the arrive back. Passes will not be given the first 10 or last minutes of class. Students need to return promptly when given a pass and not linger in the hallways.

Food and Drinks

Food and drink will be allowed in the classroom area but only small snacks and bottles with lids. Drinks without a lid will need to be left on an outer table in the classroom. No snacks with nuts will be permitted in case of a food allergy.

Technology in the classroom

Cell Phone Guideline: To create an optimal learning environment, cell phones may not be used in the classroom. Students are welcome to use their phones during passing periods, before and after school, and during lunch. By the time the bell rings to start class, phones should be silenced and put away in a backpack, pocket, or other secure location. Smart watches should not be utilized for app usage, messaging, or other non-essential functions during class. AirPods and headphones are allowed at the teacher's discretion.

No recording of any technology in the classroom will be permitted. School technology will be used following the guidelines of the Goddard Eisenhower Student Handbook.

Consequences for cell violations may include:

- Student required to hand cell phone to instructor and will be given back at the end of class

- Loss of participation points for that day

- A zero will be given to an assignment if using a phone while working on class assignment

- removal from the classroom

-Any other consequences listed in the school handbook

Device Requirement:

All students are required to bring their school-issued devices to class each day. The devices will be used for a variety of activities, including research, accessing course materials, completing assignments, and participating in interactive lessons. Devices are to be used for educational purposes only. Non-educational use during class will result in consequences as outlined in the technology policy. Guidelines usage listed in school handbook will be followed

Failure to bring a charged device could impact your ability to complete in-class assignments, potentially affecting your overall grade.

Cheating/Plagiarism/Forgery (student handbook): 

"Rather fail by honor than succeed by fraud" Sophocles

The acts of cheating, plagiarism, or forgery in connection with academic endeavors or school processes or procedures are detrimental to the educational process and are subject to disciplinary action and loss of credit and will be dictated by the guidelines set in the student handbook.

Tardy Policy

A tardy will be defined as not being in the classroom when the bell rings.  Please refer to the discipline policy outlined in the student handbook for procedure as far as tardies are concerned.

CLASS RULES

RESPECT OTHERS

RESPECT YOURSELF

BE PREPARED FOR CLASS

USE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY

HELP KEEP THE CLASSROOM TIDY

OFF YOUR PHONES!!

BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS' IDEAS

BE HONEST