Psychology
Mr. Kenneth Ledford
864-355-6562
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Psychology is the study of individual behavior. The course introduces the student to psychology as a behavioral science and acquaints the student with factors that determine behavior. Special attention is given to the study of personality, conditioning, motivation and emotion, intelligence, memory, life span development, abnormal behavior and therapies, and diversity. Topics of human sexuality will be discussed.
Required materials: School issued Google Chromebook that is charged, 1 notebook, pencils, pens, paper, etc.
Major Assessment/Calculation of Grades:
1. Students will be tested as units are complete. Tests will be assessed as major grades. Tests will consist of textbook readings, notes, activities, classwork, videos, and class discussions both online and in-person (if applicable).
2. Classwork and activities will be assigned regularly and assessed as minor grades.
Grading Procedures: These percentages are in alignment with district policy.
Major Assessments (Tests and projects)-60%
Minor Assessments (Homework/Classwork, etc)-40%
Expectations for Student Behavior:
The expectations listed below were obviously written for a traditional in person class.
1. Please be respectful and engaged during class.
2. Cell phone are not to be used during instructional time, and will be needed to be put away.
3. Students should be in their assigned seat when the tardy bell rings in order to begin the bell work.
4. Students will be prepared. Your Chromebook should be charged, with you, and ready to go. You should also have a class notebook, folder, pen/pencil, ID badge, and textbook every day.