INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

At the end of this course, you will

• have a working knowledge of the criminal justice system and its impact on your life.
• know the difference between the criminal and civil justice systems.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Materials

To successfully complete this course, you will need

• a Criminal Justice 07/08 textbook, annual edition.

Additional Print Resources

• New York State Penal Law
• New York State Criminal Procedure

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General Rules:

           Students must come to class and be in their seats when the bell rings.

     Students who are tardy and enter the classroom during a quiz or test will not be allowed to     

     take said quiz or test and will receive a zero.

     Lateness will result in detention.

Grading Policies:

1. Students must complete all homework assignments on the day specified by the teacher.      

Students will receive a zero for homework assignments not completed. Past-due homework assignments cannot be made up. If a student is absent the day homework is due, the assignment must be turned in the day he returns to school.

2. Students will have one or more quizzes or tests per week. These can be unannounced. Quizzes and tests can be based on the previous day’s class work, notes, homework and reading assignments. A test or quiz may be given at the start or end of class.

 3. Homework assignments, quizzes and tests missed by a student may only be made up if

 the absence is legal. A zero will be received for any work missed by a student who is absent          

 illegally.

 4. A student is responsible for completing during his free time or after school any quiz or test 

 he has missed due to an absence.                    

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       5. A quarterly grade will be computed according to the following formula:

       Quizzes and tests = 60%

       Homework assignments = 40%