Course Syllabus

Principles of Law/Law Enforcement

Ginger Derouen

Room 408

(903) 663 7315

Introduction Criminal Justice

This course introduces the history, development, and philosophy of law enforcement, courts, and corrections systems that make up the criminal justice system. Students will have the opportunity to learn who, what, when and how the criminal justice systems operates within our society. Guest speakers from each of the agencies will enhance each student’s knowledge by sharing their real-life experiences.

Grading Policy

50% will come from class participation, pop quizzes, reading assignments and assigned homework.

50% will come from chapter test and special projects.

Supply list for course:

One course spiral notebook

Black or blue pen (no color pens)

Journal Notebook

Tutorial Schedule:

 Posted by Instructor

Textbook:

Assigned to classroom only

Note: each student will be required to document in a journal each day. Entries will include activities and all work done that day. If a student is absent on a given day that student will be required to get the information from another student.

Classroom rules:

• Student must be in class before bell rings
• No chewing gum or food is allowed in classroom
• Absolutely no cussing or profanity tolerated
• Students are to keep hands and feet to themselves. This means no touching another student
• Students are expected to raise their hand when asking permission to speak. No loud talking before, during and after class
• Everyone must show respect to others at all times

Conference period: 5^th period

E-mail gderouen@lisd.org