Psych Syllabus
Psych Syllabus
Mrs. McDonald
Clinton High School
Course:
Students will engage in the scientific study of the human mind. This course will encompass the study
of psychology as a science and determinants of human personality and functioning. The course also
focuses in how we may use the principles of physical and emotional/cognitive growth, learning,
personality functioning and coping, and social interactions in our daily lives.
Grades:
Grades will be calculated on a point basis. Each assignment, quiz, project, or test is worth a specific
number of points. Your grade is based upon a percentage of those points.
Grading Scale
100-90=A
89-80=B
79-70=C
69-60=D
59-00=No course credit
Discipline:
I follow the student handbook for behavior issues. Below are a few reminders
3rd Tardy to class = detention Phone = 1st time warning, then
Repeatedly not Prepared = detention detention
Disrespectfulness = detention Flagrant disrespect = Sent to office
Foul language/gestures = detention Cheating = Sent to office
Work:
Assignments are due at the beginning of the class unless otherwise specified. LATE work will not be accepted
for full credit. If you are absent please check Google Classroom and the folder for the work you missed, please
do not interrupt class to get your missing work. Any student with an unexcused absence will receive a 0" for
all missed work.
Class Rules:
Respect me Dress Appropriately--Any shirt with a
Respect your classmates shoulder strap width of less than 1 is
Respect yourself unacceptable. Tank tops must not reveal
Do your best!!! any undergarments and must have
enclosed sides. Bare backs, plunging
necklines (cleavage), and bare midriffs are
unacceptable