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    Westwood Middle School

    Civics and Economics Syllabus



    Course Name: Civics and Economics

    Instructor Name:  Mr. Foisy

    Contact Information: Feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.

     

    • School Phone: 434-797-8860

    • Room location: E107

    • Email address: jrfoisy@mail.dps.k12.va.us

    • Planning Period/Office Hours: 1:00-2:20

     

    Course Description: Standards for Civics and Economics examine the roles citizens play in the political, governmental, and economic systems in the United States.

    Course Competencies/Learning Objectives: 

    1.  Citizenship

    2.  Branches of Government

    3.  Federalism

    Student Evaluation:

    • (Gold) Assessments, Test, Projects     40 %

    • (Silver) Quizzes and Minor Assignments     35 %

    • (Bronze) Classwork, Homework, and Participation    25 %

     

    A = 90-100%  |  B = 89-80% | C = 79-70%  | D = 69 -60%  | F = 59 -0%

    Attendance Policy:

    Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Westwood Middle School expects students and guardians to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

     

    Course Requirements:

    • All homework should be completed as assigned.

    • All students should be ready to participate in all class activities.

    • All students will be expected to use appropriate classroom behavior.

    • All students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn on a daily basis.

     

    Class Supplies:

    • 1 subject notebook

    • pen and pencils

  •                       Westwood Middle School

    Course Syllabus



    Course Name: World Geography

    Instructor Name: Mr. Joseph Foisy

    Contact Information: Feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns.

     

    • School Phone: 434-797-8860

    • Room location: E107

    • Email address:  jrfoisy@mail.dps.k12,va,us

    • Planning Period/Office Hours:  1:00 - 2:20 P.M.

     

    Course Description: This course will teach students the necessary geography skills to assist in their completion of high school social studies.

    Course Competencies/Learning Objectives: Throughout the course of study, students will demonstrate skills for mapping interpreting maps, master important concepts in physical and human geography, and understand environmental issues throughout the world.

    Student Evaluation:

    • Student Conduct/Behavior                                          

    • (Gold) Assessments, Test, Projects     40 %

    • (Silver) Quizzes and Minor Assignments     35 %

    • (Bronze) Classwork, Homework, and Participation    25 %

     

    A = 90-100%  |  B = 89-80% | C = 79-70%  | D = 69 -60%  | F = 59 -0%

    Attendance Policy:

    Regular and prompt class attendance is an essential part of the educational experience. Westwood Middle School expects students and guardians to exercise good judgment regarding attendance and absences. Students will accept full responsibility for ensuring their work does not suffer because of absences. All students are expected to attend every scheduled class on time. Exceptions may be made for illness and valid emergencies.

     

    Course Requirements:

    • All homework should be completed as assigned.

    • All students should be ready to participate in all class activities.

    • All students will be expected to use appropriate classroom etiquette.

    • All students are expected to respectful, responsible, and ready to learn on a daily basis

     

    Class Supplies:

    •  Pen & pencils

    • 1 subject notebook