Psychology Syllabus

Central High School

2014-2015
Instructor: Mr. Sasser
Email: jsasser@pcboe.net
Remind: text @psychchsrd to (858) 997-2153
Website: mrsasser.weebly.com

Purpose:
Psychology is the scientific study of mental functions and behaviors. Its basic goal is to understand individuals
and groups by establishing general principles and researching cases. Psychology acquaints students with
psychological theories and practices associated with the major subfields (Scientific Inquiry, Consciousness
Development and Learning, Social Interactions, etc). The study of psychology requires a flexible, investigative
classroom environment that allows for experimentation and participatory activities. Students are encouraged to
use critical-thinking skills employed by psychologists in the practice of their science. They also apply
knowledge of the brain and its functioning to the understanding of human behavior.

Required Materials:
Pencil/pen, paper, three-ring binder, notes given in class, and an open mind and willingness to participate in
group discussions/projects

Grading Procedures:
1. When absent, a written explanation excusing the absence must be presented in order to receive credit for
make-up work.
Make-up work has a deadline of three days.
Absences due to suspension are excused, but you may be given unique make-up assignments.
Unexcused absences will receive a grade of zero for any and all assignments missed. NO
EXCEPTIONS.
2. All assignments will be graded for correctness.
3. All assignments not turned in or missed due to an unexcused absence will receive a zero.
4. Bellringers must be copied and answered daily and kept in order in your notebook.
5. Notebook tests will be given periodically. Notes and assignments must be in order. Questions will be
based on date, section, and question numbers. BE ORGANIZED.
6. Grades will be determined as follows:

90 100 A Classwork/Homework/Daily
80 89 B Skills Implementation 40%
70 79 C Tests/Quizzes/Projects/
60 69 D Presentations 60%
59 & below F Total: 100%



Admin Approval ________
Grade Example
Bellringer #1 (Daily Skills) 100%
1.1 Observable Behavior (Classwork) 80%
Job Pamphlets (Project) 80%
Chapter 1 Test (Tests) 75%
80 + 75 = 155/200 x .60 = 46.5
100 + 80 = 180/200 x .40 = 36
Final Average: 82.5 (83%)