Faith Aldrich

Greetings! I am Ms. Aldrich. I graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Political Science and Economics. I enjoy working with middle school students. I am confident in your student's success and am looking forward to a wonderful school year! Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this course is to promote civic virtue through education of civics and an understanding of the political process at our various levels of government. Students will gain a working knowledge of the concepts and principles of the founding documents of this country. They will further develop their skills of historical and current events analysis. The coursework encourages students to fulfill their duties and responsibilities as good citizens. It will also serve as an introduction to the world of Economics. Students will have an opportunity to practice public speaking through various projects and activities. As a result of this course, students will be better prepared for participating in the world around them as they become informed citizens ready to impact their communities. 

First Quarter Third Quarter 

Citizenship, State & Local Governments, Our Founding Documents, Civil & Criminal Law, 

The Executive Branch & Foreign Affairs 

Second Quarter Fourth Quarter

Political Parties & Elections Review for State Exam, 

Legislative & Judicial Branches, Intro to Economics, 

Landmark Supreme Court Decisions, 

U.S. Geography

ASSESSMENT

Students’ grades will be determined by using the following categories and percentages:

Practice -- 30%

Performance (Mastery) -- 70%

Grading Scale:   A (90-100)   B (80-89)   C (70-79)   D (60-69)   F (0-59)

PROCEDURES

Make-up Work: Absent students should check Google classroom and the teacher connection calendar for make-up work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete missed classwork, turn in homework or, to request to take a missed test the day of their return from the absence. Students will receive the number of days absent plus one additional day to complete make-up work.

Late Work: Students are expected to complete all assignments and submit them on or before the day it is due. Any work submitted the day after it was due will earn, at best , a 60% score. Work submitted two or more days after the due date will not be accepted. 

IMPORTANT DATES

There will be two research projects assigned this year during the middle of the 2nd and 3rd quarters. The End of Course Civics Exam issued by the State will be administered in May.