Course Description:
An introduction to some of the major concepts within the topic of Psychology. Students will be introduced to the following concepts throughout the course:
Psychology as a Science
The Brain and the Body
Thinking, Feeling, and Concisousness
Developing throughout Life
Social Psychology
Disorders and Wellness
Basic Information:
Semester 1 only - All assignments due by Dec. 13th
With a passing grade, students earn **5 credits**
Curriculum/Virtual Platforms:
APEX- found through the Google App Selector (must be logged into school Google account)
GOOGLE CLASSROOM is used for organizing and posting assignments - all work will be submitted here with the exception of Quizzes and CSTs, which will automatically submit on APEX; to get the code for Google Classroom, please onboard with Ms. Bennis
Both Ms. Bennis and students will use language appropriate for a professional and academic setting. This includes all written and spoken communication (e.g. email, phone, and Zoom).
While on Zoom, make sure that anything shared over microphone, video feed, or chat box on Zoom is school-appropriate.
Communicate with Ms. Bennis as soon as you know you need to (e.g. needing help with work, having a health or personal issue). If you email me after school hours, I will get back to you the following day. (Remember - because we are not in the same room, I can't tell if you need something unless you tell me. Strong and consistent communication is appreciated).
All tests for this course will need to be taken during a live Zoom session. Students can arrange to attend Ms. Bennis's normal office hours or can make an appointment directly with Ms. Bennis for a separate time.
Grades are calculate based on total points earned.
Passing transfer grade (60% or greater): that grade goes in for all previous assignments, student starts with current weeks work
Non passing transfer grade (below 60%):
Use the transfer percentage to calculate equivalent number of points earned…use those points to fill in assignments in unit 1 with 60% passing scores until earned points are exhausted. The due dates on the assignment list are reset so that all of the make-up work does not all count against students at once.
If no transfer grade is available, then the student will need to start the course from the beginning in order to earn their credits.
Late work can still be turned in with no grade penalty (you won't lose points just for turning it in late).
However, students can be dropped from the Virtual Instruction Program for lack of progress and not maintaining grades.
Most regular class assignments can be redone and resubmitted without having to ask first. The main exception is discussion questions. They cannot be edited afterward to prevent students from trying to read other students’ answers before providing their own.
Quizzes may be retaken a second time if the student has satisfactorily completed the work up to the quiz. Tests may be retaken with the same requirements, or after having satisfactorily completed a review activity (e.g. scoring high on a practice test, completing a study guide with good answers, etc).
When students are unable to reach 60% on the first two attempts of a quiz, it is required that students meet with Ms. Bennis in zoom to discuss how they will prepare to re-take their Quiz.
No Extra Credit will be given for this particular class.