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Syllabus:  LAW AND JUSTICE I

Instructor:  Patrick Raynor

Email:   patrick.raynor@ucps.k12.nc.us

Course Description:

This course is taught after the introductory course. It is the first course that specializes into the Law and Justice Pathway.

Students desiring to pursue a career in Law and Justice will examine the basic concepts of law related to citizens’ rights and officers’ responsibilities to maintain a safe society. This course begins with a study of various careers in public safety. The course will explore the history and development of law enforcement in the United States. Students will then examine the components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, and corrections.

Additionally, students will learn the classification and elements of crimes. Students will receive instruction in critical skill areas including communicating with diverse groups, conflict resolution, the use of force continuum, report writing, operation of police and emergency equipment, and courtroom testimony. Career planning and employability skills will be emphasized. English language arts are reinforced.

Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education is not possible for this course. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Essential Standards

1.00 Understand history, crime awareness & causes of crime.

2.00 Understand law, criminal justice and trial proceedings.

3.00 Understand correctional and juvenile systems.

4.00 Understand procedures of arrest in law enforcement.

5.00 Understand procedures of ethics used in law enforcement.

6.00 Apply procedures for traffic investigation used in law enforcement.

7.00 Apply procedures used in crime scene investigation.

8.00 Understand patrol tactics & investigative work.

9.00 Apply procedures used in career planning in law enforcement.

COMMUNICATION: 

Students and parents may contact us by means of email, phone calls to our office or by note. Please note that we may require 24 hours to respond to phone calls. My email account, patrick.raynor@ucps.k12.nc.us  is checked regularly.

  

CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES: 

Students will secure their cell phones away in their backpacks.  Only approved UCPS Chromebooks or classroom computers will be used in class unless previously authorized by the instructor.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be according to accepted CHS Policies and Guidelines.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Attendance and Participation – Regular attendance and participation are essential for satisfactory progress in this course.
  2. Completed assignments- Each student is responsible for completing all assignments on time and as instructed. 
  3. 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 notebook (with pockets for handouts)
  • #2 Pencil and/or Pen
  • Paper/Notebook (for notes and some assignments)

 

CLASSROOM RESOURCES:

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  • CLASSWORK (25%)
  • PROJECTS (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/ PROCEDURES:

  • ALL assignments need to be turned in on time. There should not be ANY late assignments due to the amount of class time spent on assignments.  Late assignments will be accepted, but may be subject to a 10 point (or more) penalty per week (90 -> 60). Teacher will indicate if deduction will be more.
  • Students that are absent for ANY reason MUST check Announcements in 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.    

 

LATE WORK POLICY:

  1. Assignments will be accepted, even if turned in after the designated date.
  2. Students will receive an initial score of zero (0) for an assignment or assessment on which the student made no attempt or which is missing.
  3. Credit for late work shall be awarded according to the following guidelines:
  • If the student was present in class on the due date, the work will be penalized 20 points.
  • If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an excused absence, full credit will be given for the completed work.
  • If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an unexcused absence, the work will be penalized 20 points.

 

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:

Porter Ridge High School

1st Block  -  Law & Justice-1 (D101)

2nd Block - Planning

3rd Block - Law & Justice-1 (D101)

4th Block - Public Safety-2 (D101)

 

FINAL ASSESSMENT:

  • The POL (Proof of Learning) for the course is the LAPSEN Law and Public Safety Introductory Competency which is a Pass or Fail credential that will be administered at the end of the year as an exam in Canvas.
  • The Final Exam is teacher made and students may be able to exempt it following the UCPS final exam policy.

 

OFFICE HOURS:

  • Tuesdays 7:15am-8:00am / Thursdays 3pm-3:45pm / or by appointment or thru Teams

Course Summary:

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