Basic Law Concepts Law and values Human rights Lawmaking The Court System The Constitution Citizen Advocacy Torts Law Simulations and Projects   Business Law Business ethics vs. business law Contracts Warranties Credit Consumer Law Car/Housing Laws

Family Law Marriage/Divorce Parents and children Government Support Personal Law Constitutional Law Discrimination Crime Criminal Law Crimes against people, property Defenses Criminal Justice process Law Careers Career exploration Field trips Guest speakers in the field of law

 

Grading

Grades will be based on total points.

Points will include:

• Daily Work
• Tests and Quizzes
• Projects
• Simulations
• Participation

Semester Grades – Final grades will be determined using the following scale

Quarter 1 – 40%, Quarter 2 – 40%

Final Exam – 20%.  Final exams may consist of a test and/or project.

Daily Work – Worksheets, bookwork, assignments, article reviews, current events (10-20 points).

Tests and Quizzes – Every unit will have a test and/or quiz (50-100 points).

Projects– Projects will vary from individual to group.  These projects may include presentations and demonstrations as well as written (points will vary depending on projects).

Simulations – Simulations may be used in a variety of units.  Mock trials will be a common simulation (points will vary depending on assignment).

Participation – Since the points in this class largely consist of projects and simulations, class participation is vital. This also includes behavior and participation on field trips and with guest speakers (points will vary depending on participation level).