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Psychology 2019-2020, Disclosure

CPT Josh Curtis

EMAIL - jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org Website – www.cptcurtis.com

I. Course Description "We know what we are, but not what we might be."

Ophelia, in Shakespeare's Hamlet

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind."

William James Most of society’s challenging problems—including crime, poverty, prejudice, violence, and environmental sustainability— are related to human attitudes, values, and behavior. Psychology informs our understanding of these problems and their solutions. Defined as the scientific study of the mind and behavior, Cadets in this course will gain an understanding of the complexities and diversity of human thought and behavior - skills that can be applied to their own lives, and those around them.

II. Textbook No actual textbook will be used for this course, but the structure comes from the American Psychological Association’s (APA) National Standards, which can be found at http://www.apa.org/education/k12/national-standards.aspx HOWEVER, Using the Course Calendar and Resources on CANVAS is greatly beneficial and useful for success in this course. All powerpoints, assignments, due dates, and schedules are found there. In addition, you can ask questions, start discussions, and go “beyond” the classroom.

III. Cadet Materials Cadets will need the following materials for class:

#2 pencils or ball-point pens (please no fountain pens or those likely to leak)

Folder or Binder to keep graded assignments, homework, etc. in

OPTIONAL colored pencils, crayons, or markers for assignments – I love to give extra credit for going “above and beyond” with assignments, making them more presentable, or being creative.

Each Cadet will be ISSUED a notebook (which will remain in the Classroom) for the purpose of answering daily journal questions and taking notes. This should NEVER leave the Classroom without CPT Curtis’ permission. (If a notebook is filled, another will be issued)

IV. Instructional Organization Following the Classroom Entrance procedures, and roll, there will daily be a “Journal Question,” that Cadets are expected to write and respond to (along with the date). Each quarter these notebooks will be checked, and every day will be worth 5 points for the Cadet. These are EASY points to gain (100 pts total). Absent Cadets are expected to get the missing question from another Cadet, as well as any notes (or from the website). For full points each day, Cadets need the DATE, the QUESTION, and THEIR RESPONSE!

V. Course Grading Policies, Assessments, & Procedures Assessment 35%----Assignments / Quizzes / Group Work 30%----Tests 15%----Large Projects 10%----Daily Notes 10%----Citizenship As you can see, participation in class, taking notes, and completing assignments and projects, are the largest part of grades. In addition, ALL tests can be retaken or have “corrections” turned in for half credit.

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VI. Absences and Make-Up Policy

Any assignment that is not turned in on the due date will be recorded as a zero. This grade will become permanent one week before the end of the quarter if not turned in. Late assignments are welcomed until the last week before a quarter ends, but after an assignment is more than a week late, your citizenship grade will be docked.

After a school-excused absence, Cadets will have the number of days absent +1 in order to make up the assignment.

ASSIGNMENTS (with the exception of quizzes and tests) can be found at the class website, which can be

accessed at ltcurtis.wordpress.com VII/VIII. Attendance and Tardiness

Cadets are expected to be standing in formation, ready to enter the classroom on time. If a Cadet absolutely MUST be late, whether it be restroom or other reason, they are expected to check in with their Element Leader, or Class Leader (so as NOT to be marked tardy or absent). Any lateness that does not follow this protocol will result in a tardy, if less than 10 min. or an absences after 10 min. (SEE school policy)

IX. Rules and Consequences Class Rules

All UMA rules concerning conduct, dress, and academic integrity apply in and out of the classroom. *See the handbook for the specific rules.

Come to class prepared. No going to your lockers. There will be a place in the classroom you will keep your assigned notebook. Study Guides will be provided for tests so as not to necessitate the notebook leaving class. If you must take it home for any reason, don’t forget to bring it back!

Cadets have the RIGHT to learn. Instructors have the RIGHT to teach. Anything that impedes another person’s ability to learn or mine to teach will result in discipline.

I believe in a policy of mutual RESPECT. I will respect you and ask you to respect me. This should carry over to language, following directions, and honesty.

Consequences Below is a list of possible consequences. This list is not exclusive, and is not necessarily in order.

Verbal and/or written warning

Detention

Parent notification

Referral to an administrator

Loss of Citizenship Grade

Demerits

X. Computer Usage Cadets must adhere to and follow UMA’s policies and guidelines for computer use. During this semester there will be several times Cadets will use computers to create presentations, research, or to complete other tasks. This use will be monitored and any misuse will be dealt with accordingly. XII. Honor Code Cadets are expected to do their own work. Any cheating will be cause for a loss of points on that assignment or test and referral to administration, as well as notification of parents. Plagiarism will be discussed in greater lengths during the term and as much care should be taken to give credit for another person’s work and ideas. XIII. Syllabus Acknowledgement and Information sheet The last sheet is a form that must be returned completed and signed by parent / guardians and the Cadet, and returned by the next class period. XIV. Parent Communication Every week there will be a class email sent to Parents and Cadets summarizing what was done in class that week, and upcoming assignments and topics. It is VITAL that the emails given to the office are correct, and up-to-date.

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FALL 2019 (Terms 1 & 2) A Day Schedule

Monday, Aug 19 – Classroom Orientation/ Disclosure (DUE Aug 23)

Wednesday, Aug 21 – NOTES – What is Psychology

Friday, Aug 23 – Classroom Observations

Monday, Aug 26 – NOTES – Methods and Problems in Experimentation

Wednesday, Aug 28 – QUIZ – Scientific Inquiry and Methods of Experimentation

LABOR DAY / NO SCHOOL Sep 2

Wednesday, Sep 4 – NOTES – Tools of Experimentation

Friday, Sep 6 – Variables Handout (DUE Sep 11)

Monday, Sep 9 – NOTES – Interpreting Results

Wednesday, Sep 11 – Special 9/11 Lesson

Monday, Sep 16 – Study Guide – Scientific Inquiry and Psychology (DUE Sep 23)

Wednesday, Sep 18 - JEOPARDY

Monday, Sep 23 – TEST – Scientific Inquiry in Psychology

Wednesday, Sep 25 – NOTES - Biology & Neurons

Friday, Sep 27 – Brain Games Video / MAPS (DUE Oct 9)

Monday, Sep 30 – NOTES - Hormones

Wednesday, Oct 2 – QUIZ – Hormones and Neurons

Monday, Oct 7 – NOTES – The Brain

Wednesday, Oct 9 – Study Guide – Biological Psychology (DUE Oct 14)

Friday, Oct 11 - JEOPARDY

Monday, Oct 14 – TEST – Biology in Psychology

FALL BREAK Oct 16-20

End Term 1 (20 days)

Monday, Oct 21 – NOTES – Learning and Conditioning

Wednesday, Oct 23 – QUIZ – Learning and Conditioning

Friday, Oct 25 – NOTES – Learning Styles

Monday, Oct 28 – Teaching Handout (DUE Nov 4)

Wednesday, Oct 30 – Special Lesson – Psychology of Fear

Monday, Nov 4 – Teaching Presentations

Wednesday, Nov 6 – Teaching Presentations

Friday, Nov 8 – Personality Tests (DUE Nov 20)

Monday, Nov 11 – NOTES - Personality

Wednesday, Nov 13 – NOTES - Motivation

Monday, Nov 18 – QUIZ – Personality and Motivation

Wednesday, Nov 20 – NOTES – Defense Mechanisms

Friday, Nov 22 – Study Guide – Personality and Motivations (DUE Dec 4)

THANKSGIVING BREAK Nov 23-Dec 1

Monday, Dec 2 – JEOPARDY

Wednesday, Dec 4 – TEST – Personality and Motivation

Monday, Dec 9 – Final Project Work / Handout (DUE Dec 13)

Wednesday, Dec 11 - Final Project Work

Friday, Dec 13 – Final Project Presentations

Monday, Dec 16 – Final Project Presentations

Wednesday, Dec 18 – Final Project Presentations

WINTER BREAK Dec 21-Jan 5

Monday, Jan 6 – Final Project Presentations

Wednesday, Jan 8 – Ten Rules to Live By (Final Lesson)

End Term 2 / Semester 1 (22 days)

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SPRING 2020 (Terms 3 & 4) A Day Schedule

Monday, Jan 13 – Classroom Orientation / Disclosure (DUE Jan 22)

Wednesday, Jan 15 - NOTES – What is Psychology

MLK, JR DAY Jan 20

Wednesday, Jan 22 – NOTES – Methods and Problems in Experimentation

Friday, Jan 24 – Classroom Observations

Monday, Jan 27 – Quiz – Scientific Inquiry / Methods of Experimentation

Wednesday, Jan 29 – NOTES – Tools of Observation

Monday, Feb 3 – Variables Handout (Feb 10)

Wednesday, Feb 5 – NOTES – Interpreting Results

Friday, Feb 7 – Study Guide –Scientific Inquiry (DUE Feb 12)

Monday, Feb 10 – JEOPARDY

Wednesday, Feb 12 – TEST – Scientific Inquiry & Psychology

PRESIDENTS WEEKEND Feb 14-17

Wednesday, Feb 19 – NOTES – Biology & Neurons

Friday, Feb 21 – Taste Test Activity

Monday, Feb 24 – NOTES - Hormones

Wednesday, Feb 26 – QUIZ – Hormones and Neurons

Monday, Mar 2 – NOTES – The Brain

Wednesday, Mar 4 – Study Guide – Biological Psychology (DUE Mar 9)

Friday, Mar 6 - JEOPARDY

Monday, Mar 9 – TEST – Biological Psychology

Wednesday, Mar 11 – NOTES – Learning and Conditioning

End Term 3 (20 Days)

Monday, Mar 16 – QUIZ – Learning and Conditioning

Wednesday, Mar 18 – NOTES – Learning Styles

Friday, Mar 20 – Teaching Handout / Brain Games

Monday, Mar 23 – Teaching Handout

Tuesday, Mar 24 – ACT Testing, 11th Graders Only at School

Wednesday, Mar 25 – Teaching Presentations

SPRING BREAK Mar 28 - Apr 5

Monday, Apr 6 – Teaching Presentations

Wednesday, Apr 8 – NOTES - Personality

Friday, Apr 10 – Personality Tests (DUE Apr 22)

Monday, Apr 13 – NOTES - Motivation

Wednesday, Apr 15 – Quiz – Personality and Motivation

Monday, Apr 20 – NOTES – Defense Mechanisms

Wednesday, Apr 22 – Study Guide – Personality and Motivation (DUE Apr 27)

Friday, Apr 24 - JEOPARDY

Monday, Apr 27 – TEST – Personality and Motivation

Wednesday, Apr 29 – Final Project Work / Handout (DUE May 6)

Monday, May 4 - Final Project Work

Wednesday, May 6 - Final Project Presentations

Friday, May 8 – Final Project Presentations

Monday, May 11 - Final Project Presentations

Wednesday, May 13 – Final Project Presentations

Monday, May 18 – Ten Rules For Life (Final Lesson)

Wednesday, May 20 – Class Party / Late Presentations

Friday, May 22 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Graduation

End Term 4 / Semester 2 (22 Days)

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PSYCHOLOGY

Syllabus Acknowledgement and Information Sheet

CPT Curtis

I have read and thoroughly understand with great detail the expectations, rules, and

procedures that are expected of my Cadet enrolled in this course. I realize that I am

responsible for these rules, regulations, procedures, and course requirements and I will be

held accountable for the contents of this course syllabus.

Cadet Name (Print): ___________________________________ Birthday ____________

Cadet Signature:______________________________________ Date: _______________

Parents

“I have read thoroughly the contents of this syllabus and discussed with my Cadet the

expectations of him/her in this course.”

Parent/Guardian Name (Print): ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________

Parent / Guardian Contact Information

Name of Parent/Guardian(s): ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Contact Phone Number: (1) ___________________________________________

(2) ___________________________________________

Email Addresses*: (1) ___________________________________________

(2) ___________________________________________

Weekly Emails will be sent to the ones recorded on Aspire.

This sheet is merely to correct any that are not going through..

Please contact the Main Office if you need to update yours.

Cadet’s Email Address: _________________________________________________

* NOTE: From time to time Cadet work or pictures from class will be posted on the

Class / Academy page (Cadet names will NOT be included) If you prefer your Cadet’s

picture or work NOT appear, please email CPT Curtis at

jcurtis@utahmilitaryacademy.org

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