Instructor:  Laura Reed
Email: Laura@class-source.com
Course Title:  American Government w/ CLEP
Time;  10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Course Duration:  Full Year 
Course Description:  Explore United States government---federal, state, and local---from a biblical perspective! This course equips students to understand backgrounds to our government, the Constitution, and issues facing our nation today. Includes We Hold These Truths, a collection of supplementary sources. Recommended literature and test materials not included
In addition to learning our American Government, students will practice study skills by taking quizzes as well as module tests.
 
Required Book: BJU Press American Government, 4th Edition — ISBN-13: 9781628563217 (ISBN-10: 1628563218)CLEP American Government — ISBN-10: 1947556851
 
Required Materials(s)1 inch binder, Pens and/or pencils, Highlighters, Internet Access for MODERN STATES Clep Prep tool.
 
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to complete all assigned homework problems
Students are expected to participate in class discussions and activities
Students are expected to bring their binder and pen/pencil to every class.
Students are expected to display Christian character in class. Disrespectful behavior towards teacher or classmates will
not be tolerated.
 
Grading Policies: All homework will be provided each week through Thinkwave.com; Attendance & Participation: 30%,
Homework assignments or projects: 20%, Quizzes: 25%, Tests: 25%
 
Grading Scale
Grading Scale: 100%-90% A, 89%-80% B, 79%-70% C, 69%-60% D, 59%-0% F