U.S.Government Welcome to all Mr. Pharao's government and Law students. I expect that you all will have a great learning experience and have some fun in my classes. To ensure that we all learn and get the most out of these courses it is imperative that you pay attention and give the necessary respect to me as well as each other in order to achieve academic success, while displaying good Christian principles. In my class, I will require complete silence while I am lecturing. This is mandatory to achieve my, as well as your goals. My grading system will be based on the following: Tests 50%, Quizzes 30% and Homework and class participation 20%. Class participation will be factored in at my discretion. If you are absent you will still be required to complete your homework assignment since it will be posted on my web. If you come back to class unprepared, you will not get credit for your homework. I will be available to give you any additional help you might need to succeed in my classes. Please be free to ask. I am looking forward to this school year and hope you learn much while having a good experience with me as your teacher.