Method of Evaluation

Contact Me
Participation 10%
Weekly Quizzes 5% Considering that we follow a
block schedule, I will only see
Mid - Term 20% you three days out of the week.
Final 30% Therefore, it is essential that if
you have any questions for me
Research Paper 15% that you get in contact with me so Mr.Gardners
iCivics Game 10%
I can answer your questions.
There are a variety of ways in APGovernment
Unit Packets 5% which you can reach me. I will
ensure that you receive an answer
Homework 5%
quickly.

Grading Scale Best Method:

Come in at lunch. I will always be in my room
A+ 97.1% - 100% unless I am absent from school, or if I had a
A 94.1% - 97% previous commitment, but in the case of either
A- 90.0% - 94% scenario you will be given notice ahead of
B+ 87.1% - 89.9% time.
B 84.1% - 87%
2nd Method:
B- 80.0% - 84%
If youre not able to reach me during lunch, go
RodriguezHighSchool
C+ 77.1% - 79.9%
to the class website. The website has an entire 12thGradeAmericanGovernment
C 74.1% - 77%
C- 70.0% - 74.0% page dedicated to How-To videos for every SpringSemester
D+ 67.1% - 69.9% assignment.
D 64.1% - 67.0%
D- 60.0% - 64% 3rd Method:
F 0.00% - 59.9% If you send me an email before 10PM, I will
return your email within the day, most often
times within the hour.


Idaho State Standards Pt. 1
Objective(s):BytheendofAmerican
Government,thestudentwillbeable
to:
9-12.G.1.1.1Describehistorical
milestonesthatledtothecreationof
limitedgovernmentintheUnitedStates.
9-12.G.1.1.2Analyzeimportantevents
andindividualsresponsibleforbringing
aboutpoliticalchangesintheUnited
States.
Goal3.2:Identifydifferent
influencesoneconomicsystems.
9-12.G.3.2.1Analyzetheeconomic
impactofgovernmentpolicy.
9-12.G.3.2.2Compareandcontrast
differenteconomicsystemsandrelate
eachtodifferentformsofgovernment
About Me
Name: Joshua Gardner
Birthday: March 2nd
Originally From: Ketchum, Idaho
Grew up in: Fairfield, California
Graduated From: Boise State University
Major: Bachelors in Political Science
Associates in Criminal Justice
Favorite Sports Teams:
Raiders, Athletics, Sharks, Warriors
Idaho State Standards Pt. 2
Goal4.1:Buildanunderstandingof
thefoundationalprinciplesofthe
Americanpoliticalsystem.
9-12.G.4.1.3Explainthecentral
principlesoftheUnitedStates
governmentalsystemincludingawritten
constitution,ruleoflaw,popular
sovereignty,limitedgovernment,
separationofpowers,checksand
balances,majorityrulewithminority
rights,judicialreview,andfederalism.
Goal4.2:Buildanunderstandingof
theorganizationandformationofthe
Americansystemofgovernment.
9-12.G.4.2.1Identifyanddescribethe
threebranchesoffederalgovernment,
theirpowers,andresponsibilities.
9-12.G.4.2.2Explainthefunctions,
powers,interactions,andrelationships
amongfederal,state,local,andtribal
governments.
9-12.G.4.2.6Explaintheelectoral
processateachlevelofgovernment.