Sociology: Course Disclosure Teacher: Mrs. Hirschi
Course Description: This course is reading intensive and is to introduce the student to the principles of Sociology. Students will study society, one’s role in it, issues and problems, social change, and social movements. It includes a study of basic institutions including the family, with an emphasis on political and social organizations.
Grading: Grades are based on a standard point system that could include things like homework, class work, quizzes, participation in class, group work and quarterly final projects. Work that is late will receive an automatic 30% loss. Points lost off of an assignment for being late cannot be made up.
A grade is a representation of how well a student has mastered the content taught in the class. My goal as your teacher is to do all I can to help you understand the basis of sociology, not punish you if you don’t.
Extra Credit: There will be opportunities to receive extra credit points in this class, however, no extra credit assignments will be available until ALL assigned work is completed and turned in (this includes quizzes).
Citizenship: Your citizenship grade is based on your behavior, attitude and abilities to follow the rules of the classroom and school. If you cannot act properly, you will be dealt with using the school’s discipline procedure policy as outlined in the student handbook.
Tardies and Absences: The attendance policy of our classroom will mirror that of the school’s policy. All absences and tardies must be excused in order to make up work. It is your responsibility to fill out an ATTENDANCE MEMO (using Power school or the class blog: http://hirschisocialstudies.blogspot.com/) on your FIRST day back to class after an absence to contract making up work/quizzes. A student who has 10 (ten) or more absences (excused and/or unexcused) will automatically receive an F for the quarter.
Hall Passes: When students have to leave during class for a drink, use the restroom, or because they forgot something we lose time that could be better spent on education. All students must ask the teacher for permission to leave the classroom for any reason. Because of the 7 minute break between classes, which should be ample time to take care of any pertinent business, granting hall passes will be at the teacher’s discretion. This policy will enable us to have more quality learning time.
There is only one rule for my classroom: “Everyone and everything that enters this classroom must be treated with respect” and it is posted at the front of the classroom. Class procedures range from turning in papers to the above mentioned make up work from absenteeism. We will go over each procedure as they are needed. However, the classroom rule, consequences, and procedures will be in addition to those in the school and district handbook.
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 865-3989 during school hours or email me anytime at darcie.hirschi@ironmail.org
Thank you,
Mrs. Darcie Hirschi
Please sign and return the attached portion of this document; keep the rest for your records. The signed portion of this document is worth points toward your final grade if returned by _____________.
I have read, understand, and agree to the Sociology course disclosure.
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Parental Permission to View Videos/DVDs
Teacher: Darcie Hirschi Subject: Sociology Grade Level: 12
I have found that by using popular movies I am able to connect to or create prior knowledge to build from in students. Students tend to relate more to cinema and it keeps their attention longer than a background lecture or article. Please review the following information and sign permission for or against your student viewing the movies I have selected.
The following videos/DVDs will be viewed, in their entirety, in class:
The Truman ShowPursuit of Happyness
The Grapes of Wrath
End of the Spear
Antz
A Christmas Story
Paperclips
The movies will be seen during the listed units (specific dates cannot be foreseen due to varying time needed for each unit)
The Truman Show: SocializationPursuit of Happyness / Antz: Stratification
The Grapes of Wrath: Socialization / Stratification
End of the Spear: Societies / Culture
A Christmas Story: Culture
Paperclips: Diversity
The ratings and reasons for the ratings, of the movies are:
The Truman Show (PG): Pursuit of Happyness (PG 13): for some language
Antz (PG): for mild language and menacing action
The Grapes of Wrath (G)
End of the Spear (PG 13):
I give permission for (student) ________________________________ to view the videos.
Parent/Guardian Signature_____________________________ Date_______________
OR
Rather than viewing the videos, I would like my son/daughter to participate in an alternative activity.
Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________ Date _________________
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