Introduction to Psychology
Classroom Procedures
2003-2004
Instructor: Mr. Mueller
Room: 143

Most Available hours: Plan period: 8:40-9:36
Before School: 7:30 - 8:30
Phone: 332-3936

Course Description:
The introduction of general principles and terminology dealing with the field of psychology. The class will use discovery and cooperative learning combined with class discussion.

Required Material:
• Textbook: Glencoe McGraw-Hill, ( 2001) Understanding Psychology.
• Notebook
• Something to write with.
• Students are responsible for all material presented in class.

Attendance:
• STUDENTS are responsible for seeing the instructor for any work missed due to an absence. Check with the instructor the day that you return to school to get any missed work. You have the same number of days that you missed school to get your work done. Failure to do this will result in a late grade.

Evaluation:
Examinations: The number of test will be determined by the number of chapters the class completes in a semester.
Tests dates will usually be announced in class at least one week before the tests.
* Each failed test must be completely corrected by the student after the students has been handed back his or her grade. It must be before or after school. The highest possible final grade a student may obtain from a corrected test is a 70%. Until this is not done the score will be a 0% regardless of the students grade.

Daily Work: Daily work assignments will be given at the end of each chapter. Class time will be given to complete all daily work.
* Daily work must be completed each day in time for class. An assignment not completed by the assigned time will still be completed. The highest possible grade on a late assignment will be a 70%.
Experiments:
• Students will be responsible for completing several experiments outside of class.
Additional Work: Students are also responsible for films, group activities, and any other assignments that the instructor feels are necessary.

* All reading will be done in class.

* Cheating on any assignment may automatically result in a ZERO. In addition your parent/guardian may be notified and additional punishment may be assessed.

* Grades will be figured by adding your point total accumulated from tests, daily work, experiments, and any other work assigned by the instructor and dividing the total points possible into this number. Semester grades will be figured by averaging the two quarter scores together.

Course grades will be assigned as follows:
A: 100% - 94%
B: 93% - 86%
C: 85% - 78%
D: 77% - 70%
F: 69% and below

Procedures:
* Students are to be in their assigned seats shortly after the bell rings and should remain there unless they have permission.
* Students must first come to class before going to the bathroom, phone, office, or nurse. If not, the students must bring a signed pass with them to class. Failure to do so will result in a tardy.
* No bright red or bright colors should be used on assignments that will be handed in. If this occurs the student will have to recopy the work.
* Gum will be allowed only until there are wrappers left on the floor or gum is found on the floor or desk.
* No candy or food is allowed in the classroom without the teachers permission.
* Drinks are not allowed i n the classroom, unless it is water in a clear water bottle.
* Please recycle your paper. The box is located in the front of the classroom.
* Bring all required materials to class every day unless the instructor tells you otherwise.
* If you wish to use the restroom at the start of class, you must have permission first or it will be a tardy.
* All desk must be returned to the place they were at the start of the period before you leave the classroom.
* All students will help pick up any paper that is on the floor at the end of the period and throw it away in the trash.
* DO NOT STAND BY THE BACK DOOR AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, REMAIN AT THE DESK!!