Course Syllabus
Syllabus: LAW AND JUSTICE I
Instructor: Brian McLamb
Email: Milton.McLamb@ucps.k12.nc.us
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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Essential Standards and Indicator Statements
1.00 | Understand Careers in Law and Justice |
2.00 | Understand Basic Criminal Justice System |
3.00 | Understand Basic Criminal and Constitutional Law |
4.00 | Apply Procedures Used to Create Police Reports |
5.00 | Understand the Use of Force |
6.00 | Apply Procedures used in Approach and Arrest of Suspects |
7.00 | Understand Patrol Operations |
8.00 | Understand Traffic Codes and Investigations |
9.00 | Understand Community Policing, Conflict Resolution, and Cultural Diversity |
10.00 | Understand Sentencing and Correctional Issues. |
11.00 | Understand Agency Administration |
12.00 | Understand Ethics in Law and Justice |
Course Requirements
- Attendance and Participation – Regular attendance and participation are essential for satisfactory progress in this course.
- Completed assignments- Each student is responsible for completing all assignments on time and as instructed.
- Team Participation (if applicable) – Each student is responsible for participating in team assignments.
Supplies Needed
- Students must bring their County issued Chromebook and charger. The essential course content will be delivered using Canvas, however students will also need to have one spiral notebook (with pockets for handouts)
- #2 Pencil and/or Pen
- Students need to wear comfortable athletic type shoes for activities outside when needed.
Classroom Resources
- Course content will be available in Canvas by accessing the appropriate module.
- EmpowerED Family Portal (for parents)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- CLASSWORK (25%)
- LABS/PROJECTS (HANDS ON ACTIVITIES / DEMONSTRATIONS) (25%)
- QUIZZES (25%)
- TESTS (25%)
(Homework and Classwork assignments will be outlined and completed in Canvas. A majority of the assignments will need to be completed in class due to the heavy reliance on classroom discussion and internet)
Make-up Work rules/procedures
- ALL assignments need to be turned in on time. Late assignments will be subject to 2% penalty for every day it is submitted late. Assignments may be submitted all the way up until the last day of the respective grading period.
- Students that are absent for ANY reason MUST check Canvas daily to view assignments that are due.
- Assignments will be graded in Canvas and written feedback will be given in the comment section. Students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to review the feedback, address the issue in the assignment, and then re-submit before the due date to receive a higher grade. (My goal is to give students immediate feedback)
- Grades will be entered in Canvas as soon as possible. Parents are encouraged to check powerschool for grades.
Grading
Scores will determine the letter grade according to the State Grading Scale.
90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
<60 F
Schedule
Cuthbertson H.S.
1st Period - Public Safety I
2nd Period- Public Safety I
3rd Period- Planning
4th Period- Law and Justice
Office Hours- Tuesdays 7am-7:45am / Thursdays 3pm-3:45pm / or by appointment **TBD due to Covid
I can be reached at milton.mclamb@ucps.k12.nc.us as needed
Course Summary:
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