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AP/IB Psychology Course Syllabus Judy Yen-Instructor (714) 996-4970 ext:10504 Email: [email protected] Instagram: Psychyen Course Overview: AP/IB Psychology is a year-long course. The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The course is designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology and the International Baccalaureate External and Internal Assessments. Course Objectives: 1. Gain an understanding of the nature of the psychological diversity of human beings with reference to biological, social, and cultural influences. 2. Develop an appreciation of psychology as an academic discipline. 3. Recognize the relevance of psychology and its practical applications in the student’s personal life. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse methods of psychological inquiry. 5. Gather and interpret data utilizing the empirical method of inquiry. 6. Demonstrate an understanding and respect for the ethical standards of investigation, which incorporates a sense of respect for the individual. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of the different theoretical approaches to understanding behavior. 8. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the four major psychological perspectives (psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic/phenomenological). 9. Demonstrate mastery critical thinking skills and demonstrate ability to communicate these ideas in written and/or oral format. 10. Students will prepare for and take the AP Psychology Exam (taken in May). Resources: Primary Text: Myers, David G. Psychology, 8 th ed. New York: Worth Publishers, 2003. Supplemental: Hock, Roger R. Forty Studies that Changed Psychology, 4 th ed. Prentice Hall. Online Chapter Quizzes: 1

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AP/IB Psychology Course Syllabus

Judy Yen-Instructor(714) 996-4970 ext:10504Email: [email protected]

Instagram: Psychyen

Course Overview:

AP/IB Psychology is a year-long course. The purpose of AP Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The course is designed to prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination in Psychology and the International Baccalaureate External and Internal Assessments.

Course Objectives:

1. Gain an understanding of the nature of the psychological diversity of human beings with reference to biological, social, and cultural influences.

2. Develop an appreciation of psychology as an academic discipline.3. Recognize the relevance of psychology and its practical applications in the student’s personal life.4. Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse methods of psychological inquiry.5. Gather and interpret data utilizing the empirical method of inquiry.6. Demonstrate an understanding and respect for the ethical standards of investigation, which incorporates a sense of

respect for the individual.7. Demonstrate an understanding of the different theoretical approaches to understanding behavior. 8. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the four major psychological perspectives (psychodynamic, behavioral,

cognitive, and humanistic/phenomenological).9. Demonstrate mastery critical thinking skills and demonstrate ability to communicate these ideas in written and/or

oral format.10. Students will prepare for and take the AP Psychology Exam (taken in May).

Resources:

Primary Text: Myers, David G. Psychology, 8th ed. New York: Worth Publishers, 2003.

Supplemental: Hock, Roger R. Forty Studies that Changed Psychology, 4th ed. Prentice Hall.

Online Chapter Quizzes:

You will need to access David Myer’s website and create a student account. You will need to complete chapter quizzes and are allowed 30 minutes to complete each quiz. It is always due the day before an exam. Website: http://www.worthpublishers.com/Catalog/static/worth/myers/#nogo

Tips for Student Success:

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● Stay organized and bring supplies: 3-ring binder with at least 14 dividers-one for each unit, paper, writing utensil, additional outside reading and/or review books may be required at teacher discretion.

● Take complete class notes and date them or print them from my website-Do not write down something you do not understand without asking about it. Leave some blank space on each page to make additions and clarifications. It is important to review your class notes each day while they are still fresh in your mind. Expand them, clarify them, and add examples so that they will make sense when you go back to study from them later. There will be pop quizzes throughout the year. In addition, all tests are cumulative.

● Learn to read more effectively. You can read more effectively by doing the following:1. Read actively-Do not just look at the words. If you spend a half-hour “reading,” but are unable to

recall anything when you are done, you have wasted your time. Instead, concentrate on what you are reading and take notes as you do; this will prove more effective.

2. Preview a chapter quickly before you begin, and review the material frequently. Pause at the end of each paragraph and summarize mentally, in your own words, what you just read.

3. Do not try to read an entire chapter at once. Each chapter of your text is divided into several major sections. Limit your reading to one of these sections at a sitting.

4. Pay close attention to pictures, diagrams, tables, and sidebars in your textbook. These features serve to make the text more interesting and may include important information.

5. Take notes as you read. If you can condense a 30-page chapter to a few pages of good notes, it’s going to be much easier to review and study. Perhaps most important: keep a list of questions about the reading as you read.

● Half the battle is psychological terminology (vocabulary). You must make a set of vocabulary flashcards on 3-by-5 inch index cards for the bold words in the chapter. As you make the cards, you are already beginning to learn the vocabulary. You must include an example or application for each word. The flashcards provide an excellent means of review/study.

● Form a study group.● Utilize the study guides and PowerPoints posted on the website.

Student Assessments:Course grading will be based on the following:

A combination of subjective measurements, including group projects/presentations, homework, and class participation.

Objective measurements, consisting of multiple choice questions as well as free response questions. Unit tests will be modeled on the AP Exam, with 100 multiple –choice questions and two free response essays. Quizzes will be randomly scheduled at least once each unit. There will be a cumulative midterm and final exam.

Grading: Grades are broken down into the following categories and percentages:

Categories: Grading Scale:● Tests/FRQs/Quizzes (35%) A=100%-90%● Homework/Projects (20%) B=89%-80%● Final/Midterm (20%) C=79%-70%● Vocabulary/Study Guide (20%) D=69%-60%● Class Participation (5%) F=59%-0%

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Summer Assignment:

Students will read “Forty Studies that Changed Psychology” by Roger Hock to gain an initial understanding of the most famous, important, and influential studies in the history of Psychology. Notes will be taken during the summer reading and students will be tested on these notes during the initial week of the semester

Assignment Policy● All homework assignments must be completed by the beginning of class on its due date● Excused Absences: Students have the same number of excused days absent to make up any missing work. If the

assignment was given prior to the day you were absent, the assignment is due on the day you return. For prolonged absences, arrangements may be made for established due dates for all missed work.

● Late Work: Late assignments (not make-up work) will only be accepted one day late and automatically be marked down for half-credit.

● Quizzes/Tests: Please see me. Depending on the nature of the quiz/test, students may need to schedule a make-up, or students may be given an alternative assignment. Some quizzes/tests cannot be made up and students may risk taking a ZERO. There will be NO make-ups for UNEXCUSED absences.

● Essays/major projects: Major assignments (essays and projects with due dates announced ahead of time) will not be accepted after the due date. Only extenuating circumstances documented with a parent or doctor note may allow for separate arrangements.

● Any form of plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is defined as using someone else’ ideas as your own without crediting the source. This means you are not to use supplementary tools such as Spark Notes or Cliff Notes in this class. Rely on your own mind.

***Note: You are responsible for checking the absence folder or class website for missed assignments and turning it in promptly. You must label your paper late or absent to receive credit.

Participation and Attendance:

Please do not even think about being absent or tardy. Since each day begins with a graded exercise, missing even a minute of class will detract from your overall success in this class. If you know you will be absent for any reason, please let me know in advance.

● Tardy Policy:o 1st tardy: Warningo 2nd tardy: Possible warning/teacher detention/parent contacto 3rd tardy: Parent contacted by phone and teacher detention assignedo 4th tardy: Referral to the Director of Attendance and parent conferenceo 5+ tardies: Dropped from class

Student Conduct:● Keep food, drinks (except water), toys, technology (IPODS, cell phones, etc.), homework from other classes, and

cosmetics/hairbrushes out of sight. ● NO gum, hats, or being disruptive when others or myself are talking.● No throwing things. If I catch you throwing anything, you will be responsible for making my classroom spotless

at the end of the period.● Do NOT wander around the room. Stay in your seat. You are expected to be in your seat when the bell rings.

You are not allowed to line up by the door before the end of the period. The bell does not dismiss you; I dismiss you.

● Use the restroom before or after class. Students are allowed three passes per semester to leave the classroom to 3

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use the restroom.● Verbal abuse of another student or teacher is neither welcome, nor will it be tolerated.● Misconduct consequences:

o Warningo Move seat/conference with teacher/parent contacto Detention/parent contacto Referral to office or counselor/conference with parent/possible suspension

Help Availability and Teacher Contact:

I am more than happy to help and support you on an individual basis. If you are lost, have questions, need clarification or help with your exam preparation; please let me know, and I will help you. I am available before and after school; however, please set up an appointment with me to ensure that I don’t miss you.

Course Outline:

The course outline, from the AP Psychology Course Description, shows the major content areas covered by the AP Exam, as well as the approximate percentage of the exam that is devoted to each area. The outline is a basic guide. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of topics.

There will be a class website available to assist students with assignments and organization, and to provide additional resources for study.

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 1: History and Approaches/Perspectives

A. Logic, Philosophy, and History of ScienceB. Approaches

1. Biological2. Behavioral3. Cognitive4. Humanistic5. Psychodynamic6. Sociocultural

Assessment: Psychological Perspectives on Current Events

Reading quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 1 (multiple choice and essay)

Films: Discovering Psychology “Past, Present, and Promise”

Sample Activities: Ongoing news reports and vocabulary flashcards Jigsaw perspectives The Outrageous Celebrity

Percentage of AP Exam

2-4%

Duration 1 week

Required Reading

MeyersCh. 1

pp.1-15

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Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 2: Methodology

A. Theory of Empirical ApproachB. TerminologyC. Experimental methodsD. Non-experimental methodsE. Ethical principlesF. Statistics and research methods

Assessment: Student construction of a survey (questions worded without framing,

identification of population and sample, collection, correlation and analysis of data)

Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 1 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Understanding Research”

Sample Activities - M&M Project-Statistics

Naturalistic Observation Discussion of Ethics in Research

Percentage of AP Exam

8-10%

Duration2 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.1

pp.16-50

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 3: Social Psychology

A. Group DynamicsB. Attribution Processes

Percentage of AP Exam

8-10%

Duration 2 weeks

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C. Interpersonal PerceptionD. Conformity, Compliance, ObedienceE. Attitudes and Attitude ChangeF. Organizational BehaviorG. Aggression/Antisocial BehaviorH. Cultural Influences

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 18 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Power of the Situation” “A Class Divided”-Prejudice “Mean Girls”-Conformity “Crash”-Stereotyping/Attitudes “Milgram Studies” “Prison Experiment” –Social Roles

Sample Activities: Break a norm day A Social Dilemma: Individual Gain or Common Good?

Required Reading

MeyersCh.18

pp.723-767

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 4: Biological Bases of Behavior

A. Physiological TechniquesB. Neuroanatomy

Percentage of AP Exam

8-10%

Duration 3 weeks

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C. Nervous SystemD. Neural TransmissionE. Endocrine SystemF. Genetics

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 2 (multiple choice and essay) Making a two-dimensional brain mobile

Films: Discovering Psychology “The Behaving Brain” and “The Responsive Brain”Sample Activities:

The Neuron Dance and food model

Required Reading

MeyersCh.2

pp.53-134

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 5: Sensation and Perception

A. Thresholds and Signal Detection TheoryB. Sensory MechanismsC. AttentionD. Perceptual Processes

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 5&6 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Sensation and Perception”

Sample Activities: Sensation Lab (taste, hearing, smell, touch, sight) The Touch Box Optical Illusions

Percentage of AP Exam

6-8%

Duration 2 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.5&6

pp.197-266

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 6: States of Consciousness Percentage

of AP Exam2-4%

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A. Sleep and DreamingB. HypnosisC. Psychoactive Drug Effects

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 7 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “The Mind Awake and Sleep”

Sample Activities: Sleep Log Psychoactive Drug Project

Duration 2 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.7

pp.271-309

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 7: Learning

A. Classical ConditioningB. Operant ConditioningC. Cognitive ProcessesD. Biological FactorsE. Social Learning

Assessment: Conduct a Conditioning Experiment Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 8 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Learning”

Sample Activities: Learning Match-ups Operant Conditioning: Gambling Experiment Classical Conditioning: Salivate Exercise

Percentage of AP Exam

7-9%

Duration3 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.8

pp.313-343

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Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 8: Cognition

A. MemoryB. LanguageC. ThinkingD. Problem Solving and Creativity

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 9-11 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Language” and “Cognitive Processes” “50 First Dates”-Short Term Memory Loss “Memento”-Short Term Memory Loss “Apollo 13”-Problem Solving-Creativity

Sample Activities: Memory exercises Stroope Effect Brain Teasers

Percentage of AP Exam

8-10%

Duration3 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.9-11

pp.349-464

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 9: Motivation and Emotion

A. Biological BasesB. Theories of Motivation

Percentage of AP Exam

6-8%

Duration 2 weeks

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C. Hunger, Thirst, Sex, and PainD. Social MotivesE. Theories of EmotionF. Stress

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 12 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Motivation and Emotion” “Castaway”-Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs “Rudy”-Motivation

Sample Activities: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Stress Tug-of-War

Required Reading

MeyersCh.12

pp.469-545

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 10: Developmental Psychology

A. Life-Span ApproachB. Research Methods (e.g. longitudinal)C. Heredity-Environment IssuesD. Developmental TheoriesE. Dimensions of Development

1. Physical2. Cognitive3. Social4. Moral

F. Sex Roles and Gender Roles

Assessment: My Baby Book Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 4 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “The Developing Child” “The Miracle of Life” “I am Sam”-Mentally Challenged Development “Secrets of a Wild Child”-Genie “Parenthood”-Lifespan

Sample Activities: Piaget’s Preschool/Kindergarten Activity

Percentage of AP Exam

7-9%

Duration 3 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.4

pp.139-193

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Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 11: Personality

A. Personality Theories and ApproachesB. Assessment TechniquesC. Growth and AdjustmentE. Theories of EmotionF. Stress

Assessment: Trait Perspective of Personality Essay Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 15 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: “Frasier’s Edge” –Personality Discovering Psychology “The Self”

Sample Activities: Who are you? (box) Personality Tests

Percentage of AP Exam

5-7%

Duration 2 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.15

pp.595-633

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 12: Testing and Individual Differences

A. Standardization and NormsB. Reliability and ValidityC. Types of TestsD. Ethics and Standards in TestingE. Intelligence

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 11 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: Discovering Psychology “Testing and Intelligence”

Sample Activities: Mensa Intelligence Test Multiple Intelligences Test

Percentage of AP Exam

5-7%

Duration 1 week

Required Reading

MeyersCh.11

pp.431-464

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Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 13: Abnormal Psychology

A. Definitions of AbnormalityB. Theories of PsychopathologyC. Diagnosis of PsychopathologyD. Types of Disorders

1. Anxiety2. Somatoform3. Mood4. Schizophrenic5. Organic6. Personality7. Dissociative

Assessment: Psychological Disorders (Cooperative Group Project) Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 16 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: “A Beautiful Mind”-Schizophrenia “As Good as it Gets”-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder “Benny and Joon”-Schizophrenia “Sybil”-Multiple Personalities

Sample Activities: Psychological Movie Review DSM-IV

Percentage of AP Exam

7-9%

Duration 3 weeks

Required Reading

MeyersCh.16

pp.639-680

Unit Content Logistical InformationUnit 14: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

A. Treatment Approaches1. Psychodynamic2. Humanistic3. Behavioral

Percentage of AP Exam

5-7%

Duration 2 weeks

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4. Cognitive5. Biological

B. Modes of Therapy (e.g. individual, group)C. Community and Preventive Approaches

Assessment: Reading Quizzes Unit Test: Chapter 17 (multiple choice and essay)

Film: None

Sample Activities: Guest speakers Case Studies-Treatment Approaches

Required Reading

MeyersCh.17

pp.685-719

Unit Content Logistical InformationOngoing: AP Psychology Exam Preparation

A. Building Student Essay SuccessB. VocabularyC. Practice ExamsD. Study Guides

Assessment: Unit Tests Free Response Essays

Sample Activities: Applying Psychology to Your Life

After AP Psychology Exam Children’s Book creation/presentation Psychology Board Game Final Cumulative Exam

Percentage of AP Exam

Duration

Required Reading

Meyersand selected

articles

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AP Psychology Donation Request

Dear Parents and Students,

It is a pleasure to share this school year with you.  Although AP Psychology can be a challenging course, it has many exciting aspects to it. Psychology is a part of our daily lives and I hope you thoroughly enjoy the content.

There will be a donation requested per student because of the many hands-on activities used to demonstrate key psychological concepts. This includes a variety of items depending on the particular unit (including software, masks, colored pencils, paint, biodots, food ingredients, note cards and many other assorted media and tools).

Donations are requested as soon as possible to cover supplies that will soon be used in earlier units. Students can make donations at the activities office before school, lunch, and break and after school or directly to Ms,Yen.

The donation requested for AP Psychology is $10

In addition, if anyone is interested in helping out our class by donating one or more of the following student used items, the Psychology students and myself would be very grateful. These items are always in great demand.

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● Tissues● Hand sanitizer● Staples● Dry-erase markers● Note cards (for tons of Psych vocabulary)

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or (714) 996-4970 ext: 10504.

August 29, 2017

Dear Students,

Welcome to the first day of school! My name is Ms. Yen and I will be teaching Honors

Language Arts 2 and Psychology/AP Psychology. This will be my eleventh year teaching at Valencia

High School. This will be a fun and rewarding year. I graduated from the University of California, Irvine

with a major in Psychology and a minor in Education. During my years at UCI, I participated in the

Education Abroad Program, where I lived and studied in Rome, Italy for four months. After graduation, I

decided to go right back and get my Single Subject English Teaching Credential. Then I proceeded to

spend the majority of my summer taking classes for my Masters of Arts in Teaching. The past two years

was somewhat torturous because I went back to receive my second MA in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Thankfully, I graduated in 2014 and now do counseling at the Hope Counseling Center. In addition, I

have a private practice in Brea. I apologize in advance if I appear to be tired and cranky more than usual.

When I am not grading your assignments or completing my own, I enjoy reading, watching

movies, going out to dinner with friends and family, playing poker, and teaching of course ☺. Although

it may not be the best for my health, I shamefully admit that I am obsessed with chocolate, cheese, and

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Coffee Bean/Starbucks iced tea. I enjoy laughing and being around sarcastic and witty individuals. Some

of my pet peeves include: chewing with your mouth open, bad tippers (I was once a waitress), not

washing your hands after using the bathroom, being late, and people who do not listen (students

included). I hate repeating myself so please LISTEN the FIRST time! As we spend more time together,

you will become well acquainted with my anal-retentiveness and germ phobia. I look forward to getting

to know each and every one of you and to make this an amazing school year.

Sincerely,

Ms. Yen

Personal Letter Prompt

You will write a personal letter and address it to me, Ms. Yen. This is your opportunity to share a little piece of yourself with me. You are free to divulge as much or as little information as you would like as long as you meet the guidelines listed below. You can include information about your background, hobbies, pet peeves, family, friends, learning style, biggest fear, favorite foods, feelings about school, favorite music, pets, summer vacation, future goals and etc…

The letter must be:

● Properly formatted (letter)

● At least one full page double spaced

● 12 pt Times New Roman font

● ***Reminder: MLA Heading16

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Name: First, LastMs.YenClass/PeriodDay Month Year

Due: _________________________________

Valencia High SchoolStudent Information Sheet

(This information will be kept confidential)

Please read the guidelines in this packet and discuss them with your parent(s) or guardian. Both guardian and student must read and sign the following pages.

Name: _________________________________ Birthday:_________________________________

Course: ________________________________ Period:___________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________Street Apt#

__________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip Code

With whom do you primarily live? (Mom, Dad, both parents, aunt, etc.) ______________________________

Home Phone Number: __________________________________ (xxx) xxx-xxx

Do you have a job? Yes or No Number of hours per school week: ________________________

Are you a member of a team, club, or organization at Valencia or elsewhere? Yes No

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If so, which one(s): ________________________________________________________________________

Is there anything I should know about you to facilitate your success this semester? (e.g. I have a fear of public speaking, I stutter when I’m nervous, I’ve never read an entire book, I have difficulty paying attention, I like hand-on activities, etc…):________________________________________________________________________________________

School SchedulePeriod Course Title Teacher Room Number

My counselor’s name is: ___________________________________________________

Parent Information

Full name of Primary Parent/Guardian:__________________________________________

Full name of Secondary Parent/Guardian: _______________________________________

What is the primary language spoken at home? ___________________________________

Does anyone at home speak English? If so, who? _________________________________

Does your parent/guardian have an email address? _____ If so, can he/she be reached by it? _____________________________

What is the BEST way to reach parent/guardian? (home, work, mobile, email,

etc?) ________________________________

Phone number: ________________________ (xxx) xxx-xxxx

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Email address: ____________________________________________________________

I have read the information in this packet. I am aware of the expectations and goals of this course, and agree to follow the rules, or accept the consequences.

______________________________ ____________________Student Signature Date

I have read the information in this packet. I am aware of the expectations of this course and have discussed them with my child. I also understand that I may contact the teacher, Ms. Yen, with any questions, concerns, or comments about my child, his/her progress, or the class. We will do all we can to make this a valuable, educational school year.

______________________________ ____________________Parent Signature Date

Ms. Yen’s Academic Dishonesty Policy

1. 1st Offensea. Zero on assignment and may negatively affect the student's citizenship grade. Teacher confers with student.b. Referral sent to discipline administrator.c. Teacher contact parent explaining specifics of incident after it is established that cheating has occurred.

2. 2nd Offensea. Zero on assignment and may negatively affect the student's citizenship grade. Teacher confers with student.b. Referral sent to discipline administrator.c. Teacher contacts parent explaining specifics of incident after it is established that cheating has occurred.d. Discipline administrator contacts parent for parent conference.e. Student placed on contract calling for removal from any class in which future cheating occurs.

3. 3rd Offensea. Zero on assignment and may negatively affect the student's citizenship grade. Teacher confers with student.b. Referral sent to discipline administrator.c. Teacher contact parent explaining specifics of incident after it is established that cheating has occurred.d. Discipline administrator contact parent and student may be removed from class.

Specific Examples Of Cheating :

● Getting or giving your assignments to another person.

● Using assignments submitted in previous semesters

● Soliciting to have someone do your assignments in part/or in whole for you.

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● Having someone do your assignments in part/or in whole for you

● Doing someone else's assignments for them.

● Copying someone else's work that includes getting stuff from the web and other sources, not just your classmates

● Plagiarism -copying what somebody else has written or taking somebody else’s idea and trying to pass it off as your own.

● Looking at someone else's test during an exam or asking someone during the exam for help.

● Making any kind of signal during an exam, which includes any sounds or body language, or doing anything that might be interpreted by the instructor as a signal.

● Possessing an unauthorized copy of an exam.

● Using technology to get answers during an exam.

● Telling someone, in detail, what answers to enter on their assignments.

● The persons giving the information and those using it are BOTH cheating and will BOTH receive an “F” on the assignment/quiz/test.

I have read Ms. Yen’s policy on academic dishonesty. I understand that any academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for the assignment/quiz/ test, a referral sent to a discipline administrator, and a parent phone call.

Student Signature: _______________________________________________Parent Signature: ________________________________________________Date: _________________________________________________________

Video Permission Slip

We have the opportunity to use some commercial movie/video work to illustrate various psychological concepts. The intent of using these commercial pieces is to enrich the understanding of the issues involved. Care is used in selecting and presenting this material, and footage will be used to shed light on the concepts in connection with class work. In some instances, only portions of these films will be viewed. Due to the ratings for some of these videos, I am seeking your permission to allow your child to view these films. Please complete the parental permission section and return the entire form with your child. Please contact me if you need further information.

The list includes more videos than we will see all or segments of. However, since we might use any of these, all are listed.

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) PG-13 “As Good As it Gets” (1997) PG-13

“Benny & Joon” (1993) PG “Cast Away” (2000) PG-13

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“The Other Sister” (1999) PG-13 “Remember the Titans” (2000) PG-13

“Rudy” (1993) PG “The Sixth Sense” (1999) PG-13

“Sybil” (1979) TV movie, not rated “What Dreams May Come” (1998) PG-13

“Apollo 13” (1995) PG “I am Sam” (2001) PG-13

“Mean Girls” (2004) PG-13 “50 First Dates” (2004) PG-13

“Fight Club” (1997) family edited version “Supersize Me” (2004) PG-13

YES, my child has my permission to view the videos listed above and any additional PG-13 videos.

NO, my child does not have my permission to view the videos listed above and any additional PG-13 videos.

_____________________________________________ ____________________________Parent Signature Date

Print Name: ________________________________ Phone #: _________________________________

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