Holliday - 333509CH - 2(A) - S1
School District of Oconee County
Civics
Course Number: 333509CH
Course Syllabus
Course: American Civics
Instructor: Coach Holliday
Value: ½ Unit
Rationale: This course will benefit the student in understanding what it is to be an American citizen
through exploring various topics such as citizenship, American colonial history, the Constitution and
the Bill of Rights, the 3 Branches of Government, Political Parties, Elections, Public Opinion, State
and Local Government, Citizenship and the Law, and Basic Economic Concepts
First/3rd Quarter
Americans, Citizenship, and Government
The American Colonies and Their Government
The Constitution and Bill of Rights
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches
Political Parties, Voting, and Elections
2nd/4th Quarter
Public Opinion and Government
State and Local Government
Dealing with Community Issues
Citizens and the Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law
Introduction to Economics and the American Economy
Personal Finance
Grading Weights:
Major Grades: 60% of quarter grade: consists of tests, projects, and other assignments I designate.
Minor grades: 40% of quarter grade: consists if classwork/homework, section quizzes.
Final Grade: Q1=40%, Q2=40%, Exam (E1)=20%
You may exempt the final exam if, and only if, 1. Your F1=at least a 90 and you have missed no more than 3 days during the semester.
5th Block: Wednesdays 3:50-4:50 or any morning at 7:30 by appointment
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