R/S CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Class Description/Objectives

• Welcome to my psychology class. Psychology is an interesting subject that covers topics that you can relate to your everyday lives. It raises and answers questions about human behavior and thought processes. In addition to working hard and doing well in this class, I hope you will use the information encountered to guide you in your personal lives.

• You will be expected to read your textbooks and take notes in class.  You are juniors/seniors, and I trust that you are responsible enough to understand the value of school attendance and keeping up with the required reading and note taking.  I will be covering a lot of material each day, and there are days in which we will have class work and group work. Attendance is crucial.

• Units Covered: History/Fields of Psychology, Biology, Sensation & Perception, Learning, Cognition, Development, Personality, Social, and Clinical

Materials Needed

• Binder/Folder

• Chromebooks

Rules

• No food or drink – water only

• No hoods/hats/head coverings, jackets and bags larger than the allowed size.

• No trips to your locker during class – come prepared

• You must use the 2nd floor bathroom/water fountain during class

• No cell phones or any electronic devices unless they are a part of the educational experience with my approval.

• Respect everyone and yourself

• During test – all belongings are to be put under your desk or on the ledge. Nothing shall be on your desk or your lap. Cell phones will go on the classroom ledge during all tests and quizzes. If I see a cell phone during a test, you will receive an automatic zero. No bathroom visits during a test.

• If you are absent during a test day, you are responsible to complete the test upon return. This will be during class time unless we discuss other arrangements at the time.

• When absent, it is your responsibility to check Google Classroom for missed assignments and to see what was covered in class.  Daily plans, assignments and presentations/notes are uploaded each day. I expect you to keep up with the class through Google Classroom. It should be checked daily. Absent students have 2 class days to make up missed work upon return.