Honors Sociology

Course Expectations and Syllabus

Ms. Sims" msims2@wcpss.net
http://msimssoc.weebly.com
2014"2015

What is Sociology?
This course is designed to give students the tools necessary to concentrate on the systematic study
of human society and human interaction. Students will develop a sociological imagination in which
they will observe the connections between their personal lives within society, as well as public
policy issues. Using observation, the scientic method, and cross"cultural examination, students
will discover how patterns of behavior develop, culture is learned, and social predictions are
made.

Unit 1: Intro, Ethics, & Research
Unit 2: Culture
Unit 3: Socialization
Unit 4: Family & Courtship
Unit 5: Religion, Education. & Politics
Unit 6: Deviance
Unit 7: Class, Gender, & Race












What are the Rules?
1" Be prepared; dont be late.
2" Respect: each other, me, and yourself.
3" Dont act like a crazy person.
How does grading work?
For each 9 weeks:
Tests/Projects: 40$
Quizzes & Notebooks: 25$
Classwork: 20$
Participation/HW: 15$

For the semester:
1
2
Final Exam %teacher"made&: 20$
What do I need for class?
1" A 3"ring binder. I would suggest 1 inch, but
you may use a binder from another class as
long as there is a section for African American
History.
2" Paper
3" Something to write with %please write
in a color I can read&
What does an average day look like in class?
"First 5 minutes of class
"get out your homework and turn it before the bell rings in your class tray %see late work
policy for more information&.
"get out your warm"up sheet, given out on Mondays, get started on the warm"up on the
board
"on a test day you will get your notebooks in order and turn in

"During lecture/ note taking time
"students are to follow along with notes and handouts
"students are to be attentive and not interrupting during this time %see cell phone policy for
more
information&

"During group work & individual work
"Students are to work at the task at hand
"Students are to do their assigned part and contribute to the group

"Nearing the end of the class period
"Students are to not pack up or get up from their seat until the bell rings
"Students will not line up at my door

What happens if Im absent?
"upon your return please go to the absent folder %under the clock& and get the work you
missed, the worksheets will have your name on them
"copy any missed notes from a neighbor
"reschedule any missed tests or quizzes with Mrs. Sims within 5 school days of the day the
test/quiz was given
"warm"up do not need to be made"up just write absent in the square
"per WCPSS policy you have 2 school days per absent to turn in any missed work
"This does not include assignment you knew about before your absence. They should
be turned in the day you return to class

What happens if Im late?
"come in quietly and get to work immediately
"get the warm"up question from your neighbor as you are responsible for it
"if you bring me a note from another teacher to excuse your tardy they need to write why
they held you after, and I reserve the right to override their note


How do you feel about cell phones?
If Im honest, I hate them and I think they suck out your brain. If I see it, it will sit on my desk for
the remainder of the class period. If you plug it in my wall, I see it and it will go on my desk.


"tardy #3" 10 min before school, during your lunch, or after school with Ms. Sims
"tardy #4"6" 20 min before school, during your lunch, or after school with Ms. Sims
"tardy # 7"10" 40 min before school, during your lunch, or after school with Ms. Sims
How do you feel about food and drinks in class?
I honestly dont mind if you have a drink or a snack as long as no remnants are left behind. If you
try to bring real food into my classroom, Chick"l"a etc, I will put it behind my desk and you can
have it back after class.
*note: this rule applies no matter who brings you food

Do you accept late work?
Yes, but at a deduction. You will receive 60$ of the earned grade.

Last day to turn in late"work:
1st Quarter: October 17th
2nd Quarter: January 5th
3rd Quarter: March 9th
4th Quarter: May 26th

How do you feel about plagiarism?
It is a big deal. It could get you expelled in college. Here is how I deal with it, because I know it
happens a lot of high school.
"Per WCPSS policy you will have one opportunity to do an alternate assignment. That
alternate assignment will be graded and you will receive 60$ of the earned grade.
"Administration will be notied and consequences will follow.