ECONOMICS

Mr. Combass

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Course Description

The following Units will be taught throughout the semester:

¯ Introduction to Economics	¯ International Trade
¯ Your Individual Economy	¯ Macroeconomic Measurement
¯ Product Markets	¯ Fiscal Policy
¯ Factor/Resource Markets	¯ Monetary Policy
¯ Microeconomics of Government

Materials

You will need to bring the following materials to class every day.

¯ Notebook

¯ Notebook Paper

¯ Pens/Pencils/Planner

Grading Policy

The grading policy for the HCHS Social Studies Department is as follows:

¯ Tests/Projects/Reports: 40%

¯ Quizzes: 15%

¯ Homework/Classwork/Notebook: 40%

¯ Midterm/Final Exam: 5%

There will be a variety of assessment methods used within our class this semester that will fall under one of the above categories. To determine letter grades, I will use the grading scale below:

A: 90 – 100

B: 80 - 89

C: 70 - 79

D: 60 - 69

F: 59 and below

Classroom Rules and Activity Expectations

Attached to this sheet is a list of activity expectations. This list outlines all of the activities that we will be engaged in during the school year. It also outlines what I expect from you during these activities and ways for you to ensure that I know that you are working.

Quiet Signal

At any point during an activity or class period, I will raise my right hand and say “One, Two, Three.” Once you see my hand or hear me say “One, Two, Three,” stop what you are doing and give me your undivided attention.

Redo Procedures

Zeroes and substandard work will not be accepted. You will redo assignments until acceptable work of an A, B or C is completed.

Tardy Procedures

If you are tardy to class, enter class quietly and have a seat. See the student handbook for the tardy policy and procedures.

What does it take?
Want an A? How about a B? Will a C get you through? The attributes listed below will let you know what it takes to earn the grade of your choice in my class. Notice that the first three items are the same for each grade and the others differ slightly.

You must . . .

Take notes and participate in all activities.
Maintain an organized notebook with appropriate sections.
Follow all class rules and expectations at all times.

To earn an A, you must . . .

Turn in all assignments on time.
Score at least 90 on all assessments.

To earn a B, you must . . .

Turn in most (80%) assignments on time.
Score at least 80 on all assessments.

To earn a C, you must . . .

Turn in some (70%) assignments on time.
Score at least 70 on all assessments.

Note taking

Conversation: There should be no talking while we are taking notes.

Help: Raise your hand if you need help. If you are working on a problem and I am helping another student, wait until I finish helping the student that I am with to raise your hand. Continue to work while you wait.

Activity: We will be taking notes from lectures and power points.

Movement: There shouldn’t be any movement while I am teaching. If you need to sharpen your pencil or get a textbook, you should do so once you come into the classroom.

Participation: I will know that you are participating by having your notebook open while you are writing the notes into the notebook.

Class work

Conversation: You may talk with someone in a seat next to you. While you are working, you should only talk about that material that is being covered.

Activity: You will be working on an assignment from the textbook or on a worksheet.

Movement: While we are completing our class work, you may get out of your seat to sharpen your pencil or throw trash away. Return to your desk immediately.

Participation: I will know that you are participating by having your textbook or worksheet on your desk and you are writing on the assignment.

Student Presentations

Conversation: There should be no talking while other students are presenting.

Help: Raise your hand if you have a question. Time will be reserved for discussions.

Activity: You will be providing or listening to other presentations during class.

Movement: There should not be any movement during student presentations. Please be respectful and stay in your seat.

Participation: I will know that you are participating by your attentive behavior and by the presentation that you will provide to the class.

Tests/Quizzes

Conversation: There will be no talking during tests and quizzes. Remember that there are other students who may be working.

Activity: You will be taking a test or quiz.

Movement: There will not be any movement while you are testing. If you need to sharpen your pencil or get a textbook, you should do so once you come into the classroom.

Participation: I will know that you are participating by having your test or quiz on your desk as you work on the test or quiz.

Cooperative Learning

Conversation: You may talk within your group and at a level that only your group members may hear you. While you are working, you should only talk about that material that is being covered.

Help: Check with your face or shoulder partner to get help. If no one within your group can answer the question, then you should raise your hand to notify me that you need help.

Activity: We will be using a variety of structures while working within groups to complete a task or assignment.

Movement: During our cooperative learning assignments, I will designate which group members should get up to collect the assigned materials. Unless you are told to do otherwise, stay at your desk.

Participation: I will know that you are participating by having the assigned materials out at your desk while you talk with your group.