Instructor: Drew E. Walden
Phone: (316)322-4810
Email (Preferred): dewalden@usd490.org
Course Description:
LPSS stands for Law and Public Safety Services. LPSS is an introductory course that prepares students for Fire Science, Law Enforcement and/or EMT classes. Within the class we will focus on various aspects of Law and the judicial system, Police force, Firefighting and EMT. Ultimately, LPSS students are to become educated and responsible participants in our democratic society.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the Legal System: Grasp the basic structure and functions of the U.S. legal system and the roles of law enforcement/safety agencies.
Recognize Ethical Issues: Identify common ethical dilemmas in law and public safety and understand the importance of ethical behavior.
Knowledge of basic response to emergencies: Demonstrate basic knowledge of emergency response and understand safety protocols in various scenarios.
Appreciate Cybersecurity: Recognize the significance of cybersecurity and ways to protect information-based assets.
Know Fire Safety: Understand the fundamentals of fire science, safety precautions, and preventive measures.
Grading Structure:
Grades in this course will be weighted according to the following categories:
-Participation: 10%
Active engagement in class discussions, group activities, notebook checks, and overall contribution to the learning environment.
-Assignments and Quizzes: 40%
Homework assignments (Homework will be exceedingly rare), in-class exercises, projects, and quizzes that assess understanding of the material on an ongoing basis.
-Tests: 50%
Major exams and assessments that evaluate comprehensive understanding of key concepts and content covered in the course.
A= 90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
Technology in the classroom (EHS 24-25 Student Handbook Pgs. 12-13):
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.
In order to help everyone stay engaged, staff members will address a student who has a
cell phone out during class and document the student's name with the office.
Consequences for cell violations may include:
- Documented warning and administrative conference
- Secure phone pouch for remainder of the day
- Administrative Detention with parent phone call
- Night or Saturday School with parent phone call
- 1-3 Days In-School Suspension with Parent Meeting and Individualized Plan
- Matrix Points
Device Requirement:
All students are required to bring their school-issued devices to class each day. These devices must be fully charged and ready for use at the start of each class. The devices will be used for a variety of activities, including research, accessing course materials, completing assignments, and participating in interactive lessons.
Expectations:
Preparedness: Ensure your device is charged before arriving at class. There will be limited opportunities to charge devices during class time.
Usage: Devices are to be used for educational purposes only. Non-educational use during class will result in consequences as outlined in the technology policy.
Failure to bring a charged device may result in loss of participation points and could impact your ability to complete in-class assignments, potentially affecting your overall grade.
Cheating/Plagiarism/Forgery (EHS Student Handbook Pg. 3): 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 may be a matrix violation.
Utilizing Individual Work Time:
Dedicated classroom time will be allotted for students to complete designated assignments. Effectively utilizing this time is crucial for earning credit. Engaging in activities unrelated to the assigned task, such as phone use, socializing, etc. during this period significantly hinders the student’s learning and will result in zero credit with no chance to make it up. This dedicated time is a valuable investment in understanding the material and excelling in the course.
Late Work:
Students can turn in any assignment from the current unit up until the day of the unit test, after which late work will not be accepted.
Free seating:
Students are to remain in their assigned seats during instruction. If students do not have any missing assignments, they will be permitted to sit anywhere they’d like during individual work time.
Plan of instruction
Unit 0: Foundations of the Law
Unit 1: Introduction to Law and Public Safety
Unit 2: Ethics and Professional Conduct
Unit 3: Foundations of Legal System
Unit 4: Criminal Justice System
Unit 5: Emergency Response and Safety Management
Unit 6: Cybersecurity and Information Protection
Unit 7: Fire Science and Safety
Unit 8: Emergency Medical Response
Unit 9: Case Law
Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor's discretion. Any modifications will be communicated to students in a timely manner. Students are responsible for staying informed about any changes that may affect the course structure, schedule, or requirements.
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