Mr. Silimperi AP Psychology Course Syllabus
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Mr. Silimperi Council Rock High School South AP Psychology
Name: _________________ Date: _________________ Course Syllabus
(or as WE like to put it…welcome to your freshman year in college!) Textbooks 1. Psychology 8th ed. David Myers: http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/myers8e/ 2. Scientific American, Psychology Reader 3. Classic Studies in Psychology Overview AP psychology will help to prepare you for the Advanced Placement test to be administered on ____________________________This is a college course. Therefore, you are responsible for the materials covered in the textbook (s), even if the topics are not directly covered in class. For any and all questions concerning the AP TEST check out the following website: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com. PLEASE be advised that the purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the AP TEST. Students may wish to opt out of taking the AP TEST, HOWEVER every student regardless of taking the test or not, will be responsible for ALL work completed in class. “AP Psychology is a full-year elective course in the study of psychology. As an Advanced Placement (AP) level course, students are expected to be self-directed, motivated learners who can work at the "equivalent of an introductory college course in psychology." (from the AP Psychology course description, aka the Acorn Book). AP Psychology (APP) follows the guidelines of the College Board for the teaching of APP. For more information on those guidelines please check their website at apcentral.collegeboard.com. CR-South APP uses Myers' Psychology 8th ed., Worth Publishers.” In class requirements Notebooks – Each marking period we will have a formal notebook check that will count as a grade. It is your responsibility to keep your notebook updated, accurate, and current (even when you are absent!) See notebook check example. Homework – see DHP’s… each night you will be required to read pages from your textbook, complete supplemental readings, and or complete book work. Text Reading Policy - You are responsible for reading the section(s) we are covering in class (see DHP’s) Tests – Chapter tests will be approx. 75 multiple choice questions. Smaller quizzes will be given throughout some chapters. There will also be some essay tests as well in order to prepare you for the AP EXAM. Projects – Through out the course of the year within selected chapters, students will be required to create projects / presentations / and or experiments (i.e. Brain Day, CRAPPY DAY). Projects, like all other work, will be based on total points.
Grades - all grades are based on total points. Total points scored / total points possible Extra Credit – There will be NO, I repeat, NO extra credit projects given. However, Sil Bills will be given/ rewarded for various activities. Examples… Psych current events. Sil Bills are used just like points. They can be used at any time through out the year, but they are NON – Transferable b/w students. Graduation Project: Psychology based themes etc. Have you completed your project? If not I’m here to help you. Class Website – teacher page = Mr. Silimperi: I will be posting DHP (Daily Homework Plans / Reading Assignments) and class work/ notes on our class website. Check the site daily! If you are absent for any reason, this is a good place to check for missed notes and activities etc. If something is not there, please ask and I will be more than happy to put it there. E-mail address: Please direct any questions or concerns to me at [email protected] Hall pass Policy: You must have a yellow pass if you leave the classroom. ONLY 3 passes will be issued to students during any one period. You must also sign out and in on the hallway log book. Clinic: Clinic is offered on Tuesday/Thursdays afternoons, and any day before school at 7:00 am. Please see me for a pass and communicate with me as to when you would like to make an appointment with me. Textbook Policy: Texts may be left in the classroom, however you are responsible for your text at all times. Upon entering the room, get your book. DO NOT use or take any one else’s book. If this becomes a problem, books will be taken out of the cabinet. Cutting Class: Please refer to your student handbook, as these rules will apply! Final Exam Exemptions: Seniors will be exempt from the final exam if they meet the following criteria: a. Straight A’s during all 3 marking periods + a current grade of an A during the 4th marking period at the time of the final b. Total points scored for the year / total points possible > 89.5% c. Any senior who scores a C or less during any one marking period will be required to take the final exam
“Learn Responsibility, Accept Responsibility, Take Responsibility.”
Name: _________________ Date: _________________ Course Syllabus
(or as WE like to put it…welcome to your freshman year in college!) Textbooks 1. Psychology 8th ed. David Myers: http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/myers8e/ 2. Scientific American, Psychology Reader 3. Classic Studies in Psychology Overview AP psychology will help to prepare you for the Advanced Placement test to be administered on ____________________________This is a college course. Therefore, you are responsible for the materials covered in the textbook (s), even if the topics are not directly covered in class. For any and all questions concerning the AP TEST check out the following website: www.apcentral.collegeboard.com. PLEASE be advised that the purpose of this course is to prepare students to take the AP TEST. Students may wish to opt out of taking the AP TEST, HOWEVER every student regardless of taking the test or not, will be responsible for ALL work completed in class. “AP Psychology is a full-year elective course in the study of psychology. As an Advanced Placement (AP) level course, students are expected to be self-directed, motivated learners who can work at the "equivalent of an introductory college course in psychology." (from the AP Psychology course description, aka the Acorn Book). AP Psychology (APP) follows the guidelines of the College Board for the teaching of APP. For more information on those guidelines please check their website at apcentral.collegeboard.com. CR-South APP uses Myers' Psychology 8th ed., Worth Publishers.” In class requirements Notebooks – Each marking period we will have a formal notebook check that will count as a grade. It is your responsibility to keep your notebook updated, accurate, and current (even when you are absent!) See notebook check example. Homework – see DHP’s… each night you will be required to read pages from your textbook, complete supplemental readings, and or complete book work. Text Reading Policy - You are responsible for reading the section(s) we are covering in class (see DHP’s) Tests – Chapter tests will be approx. 75 multiple choice questions. Smaller quizzes will be given throughout some chapters. There will also be some essay tests as well in order to prepare you for the AP EXAM. Projects – Through out the course of the year within selected chapters, students will be required to create projects / presentations / and or experiments (i.e. Brain Day, CRAPPY DAY). Projects, like all other work, will be based on total points.
Grades - all grades are based on total points. Total points scored / total points possible Extra Credit – There will be NO, I repeat, NO extra credit projects given. However, Sil Bills will be given/ rewarded for various activities. Examples… Psych current events. Sil Bills are used just like points. They can be used at any time through out the year, but they are NON – Transferable b/w students. Graduation Project: Psychology based themes etc. Have you completed your project? If not I’m here to help you. Class Website – teacher page = Mr. Silimperi: I will be posting DHP (Daily Homework Plans / Reading Assignments) and class work/ notes on our class website. Check the site daily! If you are absent for any reason, this is a good place to check for missed notes and activities etc. If something is not there, please ask and I will be more than happy to put it there. E-mail address: Please direct any questions or concerns to me at [email protected] Hall pass Policy: You must have a yellow pass if you leave the classroom. ONLY 3 passes will be issued to students during any one period. You must also sign out and in on the hallway log book. Clinic: Clinic is offered on Tuesday/Thursdays afternoons, and any day before school at 7:00 am. Please see me for a pass and communicate with me as to when you would like to make an appointment with me. Textbook Policy: Texts may be left in the classroom, however you are responsible for your text at all times. Upon entering the room, get your book. DO NOT use or take any one else’s book. If this becomes a problem, books will be taken out of the cabinet. Cutting Class: Please refer to your student handbook, as these rules will apply! Final Exam Exemptions: Seniors will be exempt from the final exam if they meet the following criteria: a. Straight A’s during all 3 marking periods + a current grade of an A during the 4th marking period at the time of the final b. Total points scored for the year / total points possible > 89.5% c. Any senior who scores a C or less during any one marking period will be required to take the final exam
“Learn Responsibility, Accept Responsibility, Take Responsibility.”
