Psych 101:  General Psychology I

Southeastern Dual Enrollment Program

 East St. John High School

2016-2017

 

Southeastern Louisiana University Instructor of Record:

Monique LeBlanc, Ph.D. 

Associate Professor

Department of Psychology

Southeastern Louisiana University

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ESJH Instructor –Paul Dupuy

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General Information

For 2016-2017 you will receive 2 Psychology grades.

• One grade for SLU
• Second grade for ESJHS

The assessment plans for these 2 grades are DIFFERENT. Please review them both very carefully with your parents.  If you or your parents have any questions or concerns please contact me.

 

Students will receive a monthly calendar with assignments, quizzes, homework, activities, test, etc.  This calendar is a guide and subject to minor changes.  By using the calendar the students can come prepared for every class and if illness occurs they will not fall behind with their course of study.

 

All DE tests, quizzes, and Learn Smart activities must be completed using the Connect server system.  Each student is required to have access to this server.  We will complete registration for Connect in class.  There may be a minor fee for the use of this software for dual enrollment students.  Our computer lab time is very restricted, so each student must plan to work on Learn Smart activities at home.

 

Course Requirements:

·         Quizzes:  There will be eight quizzes in this course.  See SLU syllabus for description.

1.  DUE dates for quizzes will be posted on monthly calendar.

·         Tests:  There will be four tests worth 100 points each. See SLU syllabus for description.

a.       Test dates will be posted on monthly calendar.

• Assignments/Homework:  Students will be given various class assignments and homework.  For example:  course objectives, learning smart activities, terminology analysis, scenario activities etc.

1. Some class time will be attributed to working on the Learn Smart activities.  These activities are on the Connect server and must be completed outside of class.
2.  Learn Smart activities are review activities and will aid in students retaining a greater grasp of the information being studied.
3. DUE dates can be found on the monthly calendar.

 

·         Final Exam:  There will be a comprehensive final exam that will be worth 120 points.  It will consist of 60 multiple choice items and will be administered through the online system during class time and within a strict time limit that will be announced. 

 

Assessment Plan: 

• East St. John High grades are weighted as follows.  Please note that this is different from the SLU grading system.

• Unit Test, Quizzes, Projects                                                                 70%                                                    
• Practice activities, Class Assignments, Homework                               30%    

 

• Dual Enrollment Assessment Plan:  
• 1. Tests      400 points (4 tests @ 100 points each)
• 2. Quizzes     120 points (8 quizzes @ 15 points each)
• 3. Final Exam   120 points           
•      Total Points   640 points

                                         

             

Scheduled Dates (subject to change)

 

Chapter 1 Quiz            - Sept. 1                       Chapter 2 Quiz – Sept. 29                   Unit 1 Test (ch.1-2) –Oct. 6

Chapter 6 Quiz – November 3             Chapter 12 Quiz – December 8                       Unit 2 Test (ch.6, 12) – December 15

Chapter 13 Quiz – January 26             Chapter 17 Quiz – February 24                       Unit 3 Test (ch.13, 17) – March 4

Chapter 15 Quiz – March 23               Chapter 16 Quiz – April 13                 Unit 4 Test (ch.15, 16) – April 20

Final Exam –May 4

 

Grading:  Southeastern Louisiana University grades will be assigned according to the following criteria:                  Percent of points   Number of points                            Grade  

                90-100                                  576 - 640                                              A

                80-89                                     512 - 575                                              B

                70-79                                     448 - 511                                              C

                60-69                                     384 - 447                                              D

                Below 60                              0 - 383                                                   F

Absences/Make-ups:

 

• You must have an Excused absence in order to make up any graded assignments given during your absence.
• It is imperative for you to be here every day. If an absence is unavoidable, please refer to your monthly calendar and return to class prepared for the day’s lesson.  There will be an assignment binder in class for you to receive information about, activities, notes, etc that were passed out in your absence.
• If you miss a test/quiz/graded assignment:

 

1. You must check with me the day you return to school and schedule your make-up to be completed within two school days. 
2. If you fail to attend the scheduled make-up session you will receive a zero.

 

Course Fees/Supplies:

 

• Fees:  Dual Enrollment students are can have two classes per year paid for by the St. John Parish School System; additional classes are $150, but textbook rental and computer access are included.
• Textbook:  Title: Understanding Psychology, 12^th edition

                                Author: Robert S. Feldman: 2015

• ALL students are mandated to have a textbook sleeve/cover.
• Students are responsiblefor their own textbook.  If they lose or damage the text supplied by SLU they must pay the cost to replace it (approximately $180).
• All students are required to register for the McGraw-Hill Connect Psychology system called Learn Smart.

 

 

• Supplies: 
  • Binder:  1 ½-2 in
  • College ruled loose leaf paper
  • Pens, pencils
  • Highlighters