CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL

BUSINESS EDUCATION
LAW AND JUSTICE

CREDIT = .5 Career and Tech. Education

INSTRUCTOR: MR. STETZNER (OFFICE ROOM 216)
GRADE LEVEL: 11 - 12
E-MAIL: pstetzner@hsd1.org
HOME PAGE: www.chsstetzner.weebly.com
PHONE: 324-2552
TEXT BOOK: UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW ($37.50)

NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED I N CLASS

Many of us will be involved, at one time or another, in legal situations. Law consists of rules of conduct
that can be legally enforced. The United States has more laws than any other country in the legal world,
yet many of us are ignorant when it comes to understanding our legal system and the rights and
responsibilities we share as citizens under the law. It's important, therefore, to learn about the laws that
will no doubt affect us during our lifetime. Law and Justice will help make one more aware of both legal
rights and responsibilities and how one can become an effective citizen--both now and in the future.

By providing wide exposure to the legal rights and responsibilities of people in many circumstances, Law
and Justice covers a broad base of everyday law related activities in which an individual is likely to
become involved. Topics include:

Criminal Law - Civil Law
Contracts
Consumer Protection
Personal Property
Marriage Contracts
Mock Trial

The following is a list of goals the Law and Justice Student will attain.

1. The student will develop a vocabulary of common legal terms.
2. The student will develop an understanding of our legal and judicial system.
3. The student will recognize legal and potential legal problems in everyday life situations and
be aware of their implications.
4. The student will be able to recognize the importance of thinking analytically and
systematically to avoid making decisions until all the essential facts have been presented.
5. The student will be able to recognize when and where, if necessary, to seek legal advice.
6. The student will understand sources and conduct methods of legal research.
7. The student will be able to apply principles to legal situations.
8. The student will be able to formulate an argument based on fact and principles.
9. The student will be able to engage in a mock trial and know the roles of the participants in a
mock trial. (Cross-town)

EVALUATION

Students will be evaluated on test and quiz scores, homework, and class work.
Grading Scale:
91 100 = A 78 79.99 = C+
90 91.99 = A- 72 77.99 = C
88 89.99 = B+ 70 71.99 = C-
82 87.99 = B 68 69.99 = D+
80 81.99 = B- 62 67.99 = D
60 61.99 = D-

59.99 AND BELOW ------ = F

HOMEWORK POLICY

There will be a certain amount of class assignments the student will need to complete. If the
student is absent from class, he or she will have two days for every day excused from class to make
up the assignment. When the student returns it is his/her responsibility to find out from the instructor
what assignments are to be turned in.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. STUDENTS WILL FOLLOW SAFETY RULES WHEN USING CLASSROOM
EQUIPMENT.
2. STUDENTS WILL COME TO CLASS WITH ALL MATERIALS.
3. STUDENTS WILL NOT ACCESS CELL PHONES OR IPODS OR OTHER
ELECTRONIC DEVICES; ITEMS WILL BE CONFISCATED UNTIL THE END
OF THAT DAY. PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.
4. STUDENTS WILL CLEAN AREA BEFORE BEING DISMISSED FROM CLASS.
5. STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE HANDED IN ON TIME.
6. NO POP OR CANDY IN BUSINESS AREA.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

It is important for the student to follow directions the first time given. If the student disrupts
the education milieu, he or she will be given a (1) warning. The second (2) infraction will result in a
conference with the student and teacher or a detention sentence. The third (3) infraction will result in
student leaving the classroom. Ejection from the classroom constitutes an unexcused absence and
the student will receive a zero for the period. Parents will be called at this point for a conference the
teacher and student. Some violations will result in a quick dismissal from class; no warning
(Example - profanity toward another classmate or instructor).

_______________________________ _______________________________
Parent Signature Student Signature

Instructor: Students will be exposed to a variety of guest speakers throughout the course. It is
through these guest speakers that students will have the opportunity to ask questions about the
different fields of law and what possible career choices may be available to them. It is the intention of
the instructor to provide a variety of scenarios throughout the course for the students to experience;
(i.e.: Taxes, mortgage interest, bankruptcy, and solutions.)