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AP Psychology 
Course Guidelines
2020-2021


Mr. Sultz, iPrep Academy
E-mail: bsultz@dadeschools.net
Website: www.sultztonianinstitute.com
Twitter: @Sultztonian

Course Description 

This course is a survey of psychology that introduces students to the major topics of the field, the terminology and methodology of psychology, and the historical and current understanding of human behavior and thought-processes. Students learn to analyze human experiences like psychologists do and to apply what they have learned to the world around them. The focus of the course is to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Psychology course administered by the College Board in the spring of each year.  


Course Objectives

o    Understand the concepts, terminology, and research findings presented in an introductory college psychology course. 
o    Utilize investigative and critical thinking skills necessary in the study of psychology. 
o    Express interest in the study of psychology and appreciate the place of psychology as a science in modern society. 
o    Demonstrate their knowledge of introductory psychology on the Advanced Placement Psychology Examination. 
 

AP Course Demands:  

It should be understood at the outset that the expectations of this class are consistent with those of any Advanced Placement course.  Students should expect a workload similar to what they have if they were to complete this course at the college level.  This includes extensive reading, active involvement in class discussions, taking notes, and doing research.  All major assignments will be posted on the calendar for AP Psychology; so check regularly.  

The AP Exam  

One goal for this course is to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam on Tue, May 11, 2021,12 PM Local.  It is expected that you will be take this exam.  Students who earn a passing grade on this exam will receive credit for an introductory psychology course on their college transcript.   


Course Outline

Unit 1: Scientific Foundations of Psychology (10-14%)
Unit 2: Biological Bases of Behavior (8-10%)
Unit 3: Sensation and Perception (6-8%)
Unit 4: Learning (7-9%)
Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology (13-17%)
Unit 6: Developmental Psychology (7-9%)
Unit 7: Motivation, Emotion, and Personality (11-15%)
Unit 8: Clinical Psychology (12-16%)
Unit 9: Social Psychology (8-10%)

Academic Grade Evaluation

Class Work: 10 points
Home Learning: 10 points
Digital Notebook: 25 points
Participation: 25 points
Discussion Based Assessments: 25 points
Quizzes: 50 points
Tests: 100 points
Projects/Simulations: 100 points

All assignments must be turned in on time or will be penalized one letter grade per day.  Make-up assignments must be requested if you are absent from class.  You have up to one week to make up any missed assignments or tests.  I will post all major assignments on the assignment calendar on my webpage so please check regularly.  

Materials  

1. Laptop: You must bring this to class every day.  
2. Supplies:  Always have a pen and paper, we still need to use these!
3. Digital Notebook .
4. E-Textbook: Myers Psychology for the AP Course, 3rd. Edition
5. AP Psychology Review Book (Baron’s, 5 Steps to a 5, The  Princeton   
    Review  are  all  good).     

Attendance and Conduct

1. Regular and prompt attendance is required (distant learning and brick and mortar).  I 
    strictly enforce the iPrep Academy attendance policy.  If you have five or more  
    unexcused absences from CLASS, credit may be withheld.  As an incentive to have 
    good attendance on test and project days, I will offer a bonus of three points to all 
    students if the entire class is present and on time to class on a test day and project 
    presentation days.
2. Be in your seat, quiet and ready for work at the beginning of class 3. Class will start 
    each day with essential economic questions about home learning and economics in 
    the news. You are responsible for the material discussed.
3. Please follow the school rules regarding the dress code (dressed appropriately and 
    mindful of your remote surroundings).
4. Academic integrity is priceless!  Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility 
    in scholarship. Academic assignments exist to help students learn; grades exist to 
    show how fully this goal is attained. Therefore, all work and all grades should result 
    from the student's own understanding and effort. 
5. Respect and Responsibility are what we are all about at iPrep.  Be respectful and act 
    responsibly!

Virtual Classroom Rules

1.    Choose a quiet space, free from distractions, to set yourself up for class. Turn off cell phones, TVs, etc. Exit other applications on your computer prior to entering the classroom.
2.    Come to class ready to learn on time each and every day.
3.    Dress appropriately. Remember this is still a classroom setting.
4.    Use your full name when you sign into the classroom.
5.    When you enter the classroom, make sure to enable both audio and video (I need to see you). You can click “Start Video” and “Join Audio” in the bottom menu. For audio connection. 
6.    Mute your microphone during the lesson to avoid disturbing the class with any background noise.
7.    Be respectful. 
8.    Participate. When you have a question or comment, use the “Raise your Hand” button that can be found in the window that pops up when you click on Participants in the bottom menu. Wait to be acknowledged by the teacher before unmuting yourself to speak. 
9.    Use the chat responsibly. It is meant to facilitate conversation around the lesson topic, not for sideline discussions.
10.    When your class is over, leave the classroom by closing the window.

Important Reminders

1.   Parents and students are encouraged to check the parent and student portal to 
      access student’s grades, academic progress and attendance.  The M-DCPS portal    
      can be found at www.dadeschools.net.  Please make it your responsibility and your 
      child’s responsibility to check the portal on a regular basis.  This will help us help 
      your child be successful at school. I also post major assignments to the assignment 
      calendar  embedded in my website so check regularly.  
2.   Parents are welcome to request conferences on your progress.  Please call the   
      school or e-mail me to arrange an appointment.
3.   Parent conferences will be scheduled for academic, effort and conduct problems that 
      surface during the year.
4.   How to contact Mr. Sultz 
      Email: bsultz@dadeschools.net
      Phone: 305-699-5381, leave message and I will return it.  

On A Personal Note

As your instructor, I will do everything possible to make this class both interesting and challenging for you, knowing we are in the middle of a pandemic and will be begin the year with many questions of how this school year will play out.  We are strong, flexible and ready for the bumpy road ahead!  I will give my best effort, and I only ask the same from you.  Please plan to come to class prepared and alert.  I will try to get to know each of you personally and to be available for any problems or concerns that arise during the year.  If you need extra help, please seek me for assistance.  

After reading and understanding these guidelines, students should sign below and have their parent or guardian also sign it.  Then return this to Mr. Sultz.

Parents should please contact me with any questions or concerns. 

I look forward to a fantastic school year!


Sincerely,

Mr. Bradley E. Sultz, MS, NBCT
iPrep Academy
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