Description

Students will explore the government of the United States from its beginning to the present. Students will learn about the operations of federal, state, and local government, and about issues facing our nation today. Students will become better equipped to understand, pray for, and be involved in our country’s government. Students can anticipate guest speakers from among our local government and field trips outside of class will be offered. In addition, students will be required to attend a minimum of one local government meeting and participate in a day in Topeka visiting the State Capitol and Legislature. This course includes quite a bit of time outside the classroom dedicated to reading and completing course work in order to best take advantage of class time to facilitate discussion and comprehension.

Expectations and Goals

Please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook for specific Brighton policies. Students need to come to class ready to participate. Reading for coursework needs to be completed before class time. Any assignments due will be expected to be handed in at the beginning of the class date on which the assignment was due. Any late work will be assessed a 10% deduction per class period that the assignment is late other than for excused absences. No cell phone use is permitted within class. Phones can be checked between classes if necessary. Absences need to be reported to Heather Kelso at 913.269.6939. In addition, please let your instructor know of the absence and if there may be reason for course work to not be completed as assigned.