ECONOMICS

ECONOMICS

Mr. Arnold

Principles of Economics addresses the fundamental concepts and essential elements of the three economic systems in a problems issues orientation. The unique characteristics of the mixed market system are contrasted with those of other systems. The rights and responsibilities of the individual consumer are explored. This course is required for graduation and carries social studies credit.

Grades will be determined as follows:

Tests and major assignments 50%

Quizzes, homework, class work (Daily work) 50%

Daily work will be taken homework, pop quizzes, notes, and any other daily activities. Usually you will have from 25-30 daily grades each nine weeks and about 7-8 major test grades.

Your nine weeks grade will be determined as follows:

Tests/Daily average =80%

Nine weeks exam =20%

REPORT CARD GRADE=100%

Your semester grade will be determined as follows: 1st nine weeks = 42.5%

2nd nine weeks= 42.5%

End of Course Test= 15%

SEMESTER GRADE = 100%

I expect you to be here and on time every day. I realize that there will be times that you can not help being absent, but this should be kept to a minimum. I can not teach you, and you can not keep up, if you miss excessively.

You are expected to come to class prepared to work and ready to learn. This means you need to bring your text book, paper, and pencil to class every day. Included in this preparation is a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast.

Films, filmstrips, and videos are vital elements in the presentation of materials for this class. They are not used as "fillers" and do not represent "free time", a concept totally foreign to my understanding. Thus, I expect you to watch them and to learn from them. I do not allow my students to place their heads on their desks or to wear sunglasses during the showing of any of the above. If you are absent when any of these are used, it may be necessary for you to stay after school to view the missed materials.

All excused absence work missed must be made up within five (5) school days from the time it is missed. After that time, it is left to my discretion as to whether or not you will be allowed to make up the work or receive a zero for it. All work must be made up before or after school. Each case will be handled separately and on an individual basis.

Please do not write on the desks, talk out of the windows, touch the air conditioner or the audio-visual equipment in this classroom. Remember that it is my home for most of the day. Treat it with respect. Please deposit your garbage in the cans provided. THERE WILL BE NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THIS CLASSROOM!

Should you need help in this class, I am available to assist you. However, do not wait until near the end of a grading period. At that point, it is a bit late for miracles.

The text for this class is Economic Principles and Practices. Should you lose it, it costs about $40.00. This charge is also assessed for books that are excessively damaged. Other resources used in this course include the various materials from The Georgia Council on Economic Education.

In each chapter, you are usually assigned the chapter to read, writing and answering the questions, and completing all worksheets. I have a very fixed manner that you are to follow in doing this. You are to label each assignment by chapter, section, and page number, in that precise order. Points are deducted for not following directions. I feel this is a part of the learning process. After the chapter has been read, the questions answered and discussed, the chapter discussed and reviewed, you will have a chapter test. Each test has True/False, matching, definition, and multiple choice questions. In addition, there may be either fill-in-the-blank, graphs, or discussion questions on each test. This format seldom changes.

I desire your successful completion of this course and it is my main objective and concern. AU that we do has this aim in mind. I will attempt to keep you on target and will seek parental assistance in this as needed. Should parent conferences be desired or necessary, I am available each day during my preparation period ( 9:40 - 11:10 ). I may be reached at home when essential.