Terry Peterson

Contact Information :  903-988-3901; tpeterson@kisd.org

Class Schedule:  

KHS Regular Bell Schedule:  https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1691093034/kisdorg/hiarcczypsnp1ysqipdw/KHSHandbookAddendum23-24.pdf

Conference Period/Time:  8th period; 2:40-3:30

Tutorial Availability:  Tuesday 7:30am; Thursday 7:30am

Classroom Policies/Procedures

US Government Syllabus 2023-2024

In the United States Government, the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. This course is the culmination of the civic and governmental content and concepts studied from Kindergarten through required secondary courses. Students learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the U.S. Constitution, its underlying principles and ideas, and the form of government it created. Students analyze major concepts of republicanism, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights and compare the U.S. system of government with other political systems. Students identify the role of government in the U.S. free enterprise system and examine the strategic importance of places to the United States. Students analyze the impact of individuals, political parties, interest groups, and the media on the American political system, evaluate the importance of voluntary individual participation in a constitutional republic, and analyze the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Students examine the relationship between governmental policies and the culture of the United States. Students identify examples of government policies that encourage scientific research and use critical-thinking skills to create a product on a contemporary government issue.

I am looking forward to a great 2023-2024 school year. 

EMAIL:  tpeterson@kisd.org

CONFERENCE PERIOD:  9:48-10:37

US Government RULES-

1) Be prompt-be seated and ready for class when the bell rings

2.) Be respectful of yourself, others, and KISD property

3.) Be responsible-come to class on time, turn in work on time, etc.

CONSEQUENCES-if YOU choose not to follow the rules…

1st offense-Warning from the teacher

2nd offense-Teacher-parent/guardian contact

3rd offense- write-up

SEVERE MISBEHAVIOR will be handled immediately!

Grades-

Tests, projects-50%

Daily, classwork-50%

If you made below a 70 on a test, you have 5 days from the time your test has been graded to arrange a retake.  Retakes can only be done during tutorial times.

Tutorials-

Tuesday-7:30-7:55am 

Thursday-7:30-7:55am

**I am here every day at or before 7:30, if you have any questions or concerns you are more than welcome to come visit with me in the morning before school any day!!**

Late Work Policy-

All assignments are due the day after they are assigned at 3:30 unless stated otherwise.

10 points will be deducted each day late for 3 days, after that the highest grade you can make will be a 50

Any late work that needs to be completed by the end of the quarters will be due:  10/3; 12/12; 3/3; 5/12

**I do NOT do extra credit work in my class!**

Tardies-

Tardies will result in detention.  Please make sure you are on time.  If you do not arrive to class before the tardy bell rings, you will be locked out and will need to go to your Assistant Principal for a pass to get into class. 

 Absences-

For any work missed due to absences of any kind, it is your responsibility to get that work turned in to the teacher in a timely manner.  Example:  if you are out 2 days, you have 2 days to get that turned in or it will be counted as late work.

Classroom Supplies:  chromebook, something to write with