~Welcome to Government~

Teacher: Grady Holt-Seavy

Email: gholtseavy@pps.net

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About Me

Email & Contact Information:

- gholtseavy@pps.net
- Office: SS-Confernece Room
- Tutorials: SS-014

Schedule:

Period 1: Prep SS-013

Period 2: Gov/Econ SS-014

Period 3: Gov/Econ SS-014

Period 4: Gov/Econ SS-014

Period 5: MWH SS-009

Period 6: MWH SS-009

Period 7: Prep SS-013

Period 8: MWH SS-014

Tutorials: SS-014

Course Information:

What is the role and function of government? What is the role of the individual like us? Together, we will explore these questions and more as we dig through the history and headlines that help uncover the functioning of the American political system. We will analyze systems and policies, develop critical thinking skills and our media literacy, as well as utilize multiple perspectives and lenses while evaluating the functioning of our government.

Over the semester course, we will focus on 3 main concepts that will intersect throughout our studies:

How does the government work (and not work)?
Politics: “The Art of the Possible”?
Our participation in our government

Syllabus Link

Grading Policy:

Grades are derived from students’ evidence of learning, including but not limited to: daily assignments, essays, projects, formative and summative assessments.

I use a total points system without categories. An average daily assignment will be worth 10 points. Longer assignments, projects, and assessments may be worth more points (example: 20-50 points). For at least the first quarter of school, students will automatically receive a 5/10 if the assignment is incomplete. (Instead of a 0/10, students will receive a 5/10). Late work is accepted and grade will not be penalized.

A = 90-100%

B = 80-89%

C = 70-79%

D = 60-69%

F = 59% and below

Calendars and Schedules:

- A/B Annual Calendar
- Bell Schedules
- Student Calendar (google doc 4U to use)

Using this Canvas Course:

- MODULES: All assignments land materials located in MODULES.
- CALENDAR: Click on the 'Calendar' on the far left menu to find due dates and other important information.