INTRODUCTION TO LAW

MR. GAST, INSTRUCTOR

WINTER TERM

PHONE:  688-1576 (SCHOOL)  gast.ben@iccsd.k12.ia.us

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course is set up to provide practical information and problem solving opportunities that develop your knowledge and skills necessary for survival in our law-saturated society. 

 

Unit of study include:

  • Introduction to the Legal System (videos and case studies)
  • Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice (videos and case studies)
  • Torts (Civil Wrongs) (videos and case studies)
  • Consumer Law (videos and case studies)
  • Mock Trial

 

GRADING

 

Your grade will be determined by the grades you earn on homework, projects, tests, quizzes and participation (attendance) using the following scale:

 

90% - 100%    A

80% - 89%      B

70% - 79%      C

60% - 69%      D

  0    - 59%      F

 

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS AND ORGANIZATION

 

·         You are to conduct yourself in a businesslike manner at all times.  Display good manners, initiative, neatness and courtesy.

 

·         You are required to hand in completed work on time.  NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE.  COMMUNICATE WITH ME!

 

·         You are expected to come to class prepared and ready to work.

 

·         You are expected to be in the room when the bell rings.  Please bring a pass if you are late.

 

·         No food or drink in any of the business rooms.

 

 

 

TEACHER AVAILABILITY

 

This trimester I am free 3rd and 4th periods.  If you need to speak with me, please let me know in advance because sometimes I will be out of the building.  You can also arrange to see me before school (by appointment).

 

 

 

IOWA CITY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

GO TROJANS!!!