PSYCHOLOGY

Port Allen High School

2015-2016
Coach Holden

225.383.1107

Room #

Eric.Holden@wbrschools.net

Conference Time
- 9:50 - 11:25am

Library
CLASS WEBSITE
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EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the conclusion of the class, students will be able to:
Define psychologyexplain the history
and present day approaches
Explain and give examples of the research methods used in
psychology
Explain the human central nervous system and endocrine systems and explain how
these affect human behavior and emotions
Understand and explain different states of
consciousness, such as sleep, dreams, meditation, and therapeutic uses of hypnosis
Describe
the value of eyewitness testimony, and the current controversy regarding recovered memories.
Examine what intelligence is, multiple intelligences, emotional quotient, motivation, and
creativity and be able to apply them to yourself
Examine how gender plays a role in personality
development and be able to explain how nature and nurture define our personalities
Explain
and be able to describe the major theories of personality
List and explain the various types of
psychological disorders
Examine and judge the effectiveness of various psychological and
biological therapies
Examine and explain the current research of factors influencing
relationships such as attitudes, conformity, compliance and control, aggression and violence
with an emphasis on gender and culture

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introduction to the science of human behavior. This course is taught with the
emphasis on student participation. Important topics of study include: humor, stress and
conflict, social influences, research methods, developmental theories, the brain and nervous
system, nature and nurture issues, maturation, emotion, perception, personality theories and
psychological disorders. It encompasses a broad area of research about human behavior,
information that should be available to all high school students who want to understand
themselves and others better. The goal of this course is to create active intellectual and
emotional involvement by the student, not only in learning about the science of psychology,
but in life as well.

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

Students will gain a better understanding of human behavior by examining how people learn and
develop, how our minds operate, what factors affect behavior and how human behavior and
interaction is affected by society.

REQUIRED MATERIALS
To successfully complete this course, you will need
:

3 Ring Binder with pockets

Loose Leaf Paper
Black Pen & Mechanical Pencil
Colored pencils
Sticky pads
Note Cards
Highlighter

TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS

Homework and Classroom Work

Readings - Textbook and Others
Worksheets
Projects
Writing/Essays
Individual/Group Presentations
Simulations/Games
Tests/Quizzes
Any tests or quizzes that receive a grade lower than 80%
will require test corrections.
Class Participation
Discussions
In-Class Activities

WBR SCHOOLS GRADING SCALE

Standard scale
A=93-100

B=85-92

C=75-84

D=67-74

F=0-66

ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is important to attend class and participate in class discussions and activities. Please make
sure you follow the district attendance policy in order to earn credit for this course.
Tardy Policy
P
rocedure to be followed if
TARDY
When a student is tardy he or she will report to the office to acquire an admit slip.
Students will not be allowed to enter the classroom without an admit slip. If a student is
consistently tardy they will be assigned motivational work until the behavior is changed.

ASSIGNMENT/MAKE UP POLICY
Assignments handed in on time are eligible for full credit. Assignments handed in after
the due date, will receive a prorated grade. Assignments are usually due at the
beginning of the class.
Absent - You have the number of days you were absent to make up any missing work.
Please check with Coach Holden to find out what you missed.

CLASSROOM POLICIES

COACH HOLDEN'S
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:
Procedure to be followed when ENTERING THE CLASSROOM
Students will enter the classroom orderly and quietly and sit in their assigned seat.
Students will find their daily class objectives and a bell-ringer on the board which is to
be read and completed immediately.

Procedure to be followed during ROLE CALL

Student are to answer here when their name is called during roll call.
Students will not respond for another student. This behavior will result in
nd
application of action 2
consequence.

Procedure to be followed if ABSENT

When a student is absent he or she is responsible for acquiring their missed
assignments. Please come to me for the assignment information. Students will have the
same amount of time that the students who were present in class had to complete the
same assignment. If a student misses a test the student must make up the test no more
than three days after their return to school. Chronic absences on test days will result in
essay format test.

Procedure to be followed if
TARDY
When a student is tardy he or she will report to the office to acquire an admit slip.
Students will not be allowed to enter the classroom without an admit slip. If a student is
consistently tardy they will be assigned motivational work until the behavior is changed.

Procedure to be followed if you need to ask for

ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance at anytime you may raise your hand and I will come to your desk
to assist you. Examples: restroom or office

Procedure for addressing PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

Not raising your hand and being recognized before speaking

Use of any inappropriate language

Treating others disrespectfully

Cheating is an immediate referral to the office

Being out of your seat without permission

ACTIONS TAKEN AS A RESULT OF PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

st
1
Offense-Verbal Warning
nd
2
Offense- Motivational Assignments
rd
3
Offense- Parent Telephone Conference
th
4
Offense- Referral /ISS/ Saturday school

Procedure for INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS:

If less than 80% of an assignment is completed the assignment will be considered
incomplete. The student will earn a zero until the assignment is completed in a timely
manner. All assignments must be completed but the student will not earn a score
greater than 80%.
Procedure for MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:
Missed assignments will treated and addressed as inappropriate behavior .

Rewards for choosing to follow the classroom procedures:

You will have an incredible day at school.
You will feel better about yourself and others will feel good about you.

THIS PORTION IS TO BE CUT/REMOVED AND RETURN TO THE TEACHER

I_____________________(student) have read and agree to follow all procedure an accept
any and all consequences to result from not following the procedure for Coach Holden's
classroom. Student signature_______________________
I_____________________(guardian) have read and agree to follow all procedure an accept
any and all consequences to result from not following the procedure for Coach Holden's
classroom.
Guardian signature_______________________

MAJOR UNITS AND PROJECTS

Unit1

Chapter1

ApproachestoPsychology

IntroToPsychology

Chapter2

Psychological
ResearchMethods
andStatistics

Chapter8

SensationandPerception

Chapter12

MotivationandEmotion

Chapter15

StressandHealth

Chapter9

Learning:
Principlesand
Applications

Chapter10

MemoryandThought

Chapter11

ThinkingandLanguage

Chapter7

AlteredStatesof
Consciousness

Chapter3

InfancyandChildhood

Chapter4

Adolescence

Chapter5

AdulthoodandOldAge

Chapter13

Psychological
Testing

Chapter14

TheoriesofPersonality

Chapter16

PsychologicalDisorders

Chapter17

TherapyandChange

Chapter18

IndividualInteraction

Chapter20

AttitudeFormation

I have read over the syllabus and understand the class policies. I also understand that I can contact
the teacher at [insert your school email address] or call Port Allen High School to set-up a meeting
with the teacher by contacting the guidance counselor.
Student name: _______________________________ Student signature: _______________________
Parent name: ________________________________ Parent signature: ________________________