AP Psychology Syl...pdf - Rowland High School

Supplies:1. Spiral notebook.2. #2 pencils and a blue or black ink pen.3. Highlighters and colored pens.Grading Policy:Grades will consist of scores from a variety of assignments. These will include tests, essays, quizzes,homework, class work, notebooks, projects, presentations, participation and extra credit.All assignments will be assigned a point value, and all points are cumulative.All work should be turned in on time. Late work is accepted, but points will be deducted.Students will have a very limited opportunity for extra credit on special assignments throughout theyear when announced.Attendance/Class Participation 20%Tests/Essays/Projects/Presentations 60%Preparation (homework/quizzes) 10%Psychology Notebook 10%Grading Scale:90%+ = A80-89% = B68-79% = CLess than 67% = F**In order to better serve the needs of our students the Rowland honors program has instituted a “No DPolicy”.This policy will allow for RHS to:* Maintain a high standard throughout the program* Allow for exit criteria (removal from program)* Provide opportunity for remediation through existing structuresStudents can check the current status of their grade at the following Homelink website:https://homelink.rowland.k12.ca.us/abi/Homework:Students are expected to do at least 20 minutes of AP Psychology homework each night. All workassigned is considered an important part of the learning process, and any work missed should be madeup as soon as possible. It is expected that the student will inquire about missed work upon their returnfrom absences and make up the work within the same number of days that were missed. Furthermore, ifa student misses a test or a quiz, it is expected that he/she make arrangements to make up any workeither at lunch or after school so as not to interrupt the learning process.Homework and assignment due dates will be posted on my Rowland High School Website.Attendance/Tardy Policy:Regular attendance is expected and essential to pass the course. School policies will be followed strictly.Students are expected to be in the classroom and in their seats when the bell rings. Poor attendance willlower your participation grade.Student Resources:Rowland Website - http://www.rowlandhs.org/AP Psychology Wiki – http://blogs.rowlandhs.org/edmodo - http://www.edmodo.com/ (group code: 6pfhar)

Course Content:The AP Psychology Exam covers fourteen major content areas. The percentages for each content area inthe following list are relative frequencies of the multiple-choice questions that appear on the examination.1. History and Approaches 2-4%2. Research Methods 8-10%3. Biological Bases of Behavior 8-10%4. Sensation and Perception 6-8%5. States of Consciousness 2-4%6. Learning 7-9%7. Cognition 8-10%8. Motivation and Emotion 6-8%9. Developmental Psychology 7-9%10. Personality 5-7%11. Testing and Individual Differences 5-7%12. Abnormal Psychology 7-9%13. Treatment of Psychological Disorders 5-7%14. Social PsychologyGetting Help:I am available at lunch time or after school upon request. A student may request an appointment fortutorial time whenever they need it.If there are any questions please feel free to call me at (626) 913-3699 ext. 3235Email: mcole@rowland.k12.ca.usWebsite: http://www.rowlandhs.org/Homelink: https://homelink.rowland.k12.ca.us/abi/Mr. Matthew ColeRowland High SchoolSocial Science/History DepartmentAcademic Competition CoachDirections to parents: Please read the class rules and procedures your student received today.Fill in the appropriate information below, sign, and have your son or daughter return to me.Thank you for your concern and cooperation. For more information Back to School Night is onSeptember 1, 2011I have read the Syllabus for AP Psychology and I agree to observe all the classroom rules andpolicies._______________________Print Student’s Name_______________________Parent Signature_______________________Students Signature_______________________Parent e-mail address_______________________Parent cell (optional)