Hello! I am Ms. Hickey and I teach Introduction to Criminal Justice at Spring High School. I have been with Spring ISD since February 2000. Prior to educaiton I had a 9 year career as a State Parole Officer. I attended Sam Houston State University where I received a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement and Police Science as well as certification for Vocational Education. I am currently enrolled at Sam Houston State Universtiy again where I am working on a Masters in Education Administration. I look forward to the new year and getting to know each of my new students. It is my goal to be a positive influence and help each of my students have a successful academic year.

Intoduction to Criminal Justice is a vocational course for students in grades 9-12. This curriculum has been designed as a one period, two semester instructional program. The course will provide students with background knowledge of the philosophy and history of criminal justice in this country including the need for laws, the functioonal workings and interrelationship of the components of the Criminal Justice system. Police, courts, and corrections are discussed from a systems perspective. Students demonstrate knowledge of how to respond to inquiries, complaints, crisis situations, and to make appropriate referrals. The course has been adapted to the High School curriculum as an on-level course. However, certain elements of the course will require varying degrees of above level work, which will prepare students taking Criminal Justice classes in college to be more successful.

Very simple procedures are in place for my classroom. I expect all students to be: Prompt, Prepared, Productive, and Polite. This would include bringing a writing tool to class EVERY day! While I don't mind loaning them out, I don't seem to be getting them back. High school students should be able to keep up with and provide their own school supplies.