This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. Do we have any homework?
2. Why do we do current events? Can we turn in current events late?
3. Will extra credit be offered?
4. Why learn Government?
5. What is the vision of the Introduction to Law class?
6. Why do we do group work?
7. How do you treat students in your class? (discipline, grades, etc. )

Do we have any homework?

Students are expected to be responsible for keeping up with the 
information we cover in class.  While as assignment may not always be 
given, understanding the material is always  required.  Most homework 
is given toward the end of class with 10-15 minutes for students to 
work on it.  Current Events will be due every Friday.

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Why do we do current events? Can we turn in current events late?

Government is happening all of the time.  With this in mind, it's important 
not only to discuss how our government works but how its implemented.

No!  Current events are due every Friday we have school.  If the 
current event is not turned in on time, it will not be accepted at 
all.  Students absent on Friday are expected to turn in their Current 
Event the day they return to school.

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Will extra credit be offered?

extra credit questions will be offered on this website.  A new 
question will be posted each week.

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Why learn Government?

Government is part of our everyday lives.  We rely on Government to 
keep order in our society.  Imagine life without Government? Better 
yet, imagine the United States.  Life would be chaotic.

Government class is a preparation for active participatory 
citizenship.  Students will learn that active citizenship is the 
cornerstone of our representative democracy.  Students will 
participate in school and community service prjocts, attend public 
meetings, as well as learn the fundamental principles of American 
Government. 

As we live through governmental action, we write history. 
Take this past years Presidential Election.  Imagine what students 
will be able to tell their grandchildren.

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What is the vision of the Introduction to Law class?

Introduction to law was designed to give those students desiting a 
career in the legal profession an interactive and challenging 
exposure to what it is that various legal professionals do.  This is 
not meant to be a typical high school class.  There are elements of 
college coursework present in the curriculum.  This is an effort to 
provide the most realistic experience possible for the students.

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Why do we do group work?

Cooperastive learning is a way to get students to learn and 
investigate history together.  
Students maximize their learning when they are investigating with 
their peers as opposed to the teacher dictating information to them.  
Thus, this method is frequently used in my classroom to enhance 
student learning and appreciation of governmental concepts.  I will 
act as a guide to steer the students in the right direction.

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How do you treat students in your class? (discipline, grades, etc. )

I believe whether a student is a sophomore or senior they deserve to 
be treated as the young adults they are.  That means holding them 
responsible for their behavior and overall preparedness.  Further, I 
believe in discussing these things with them first and allowing them 
the opportunity to improve.  I treat my students with respect and in 
return expect the same from them.  I believe this helps to build 
maturity as well as a positive relationship between the student and 
myself.

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