Economics

Course Syllabus

Welcome to Mr. Eaton’s Economics course that are designed to increase their fiscal literacy while developing the skills needed to obtain, manage, and invest money. The course’s goal is to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to recognize and predict market trends as well as develop entrepreneur and retirement investment plans. Below you will find a synopsis which details the course requirements, routines, rituals and rules for this Economics course.

Grading Criteria

Your report card grades are based on the following scoring rubric below:

Routines, Rules and Rituals

1. Students must ALWAYS adhere to the BLS 5:
   • Be Prepared
   • Be Respectful (Be sure to follow the 100% Respect Guidelines)
   • Challenge Yourself
   • Be Accountable
   • Support your Community
2. On Time/In class: Class begins when the bell rings. This does NOT mean that you enter class when you hear the bell. There is not enough time to go to the bathroom between classes so do NOT get in that habit. Only EXCUSED absences will be a reason for making up missing work.
3. Attendance: Students automatically fail the course if they 5 or more unexcused absences during any quarter. Students must bring a note excusing an absence within 2 days of their return to class.
4. Do Now: The do now will begin at the bell and will be collected 3-5 minutes later. If you do not finish, you lose points. If you are late or absent, you will earn a zero on your do now. In the case of an EXCUSED absence, you may come after school to make up the do now.
5. One Microphone: Students are encouraged to participate in this Regents Prep class. However, during instruction time, students should not be talking and should focus their attention on their teacher. Whenever a teacher or student is talking, we will enforce the “one mic” rule, allowing only one person to speak at a time. Failure to follow this rule can cause students to lose points on their participation grade AND can result in detention.
6. Bathroom: Students may use the bathroom when the pass is available. NO ONE may leave the class before the Do Now, Mini-Lesson and Class Examples are done. You may NOT leave class during the first 10 minutes or the last 10 minutes of class. Any student who misuses the pass runs the risk of having this privilege revoked. Any student who decides to leave without permission will see a 5 point deduction in their final grade for this infraction.
7. Progress Reports: Progress reports will be given out periodically. These reports will show your current grade and any outstanding work that can be made up. Please note that missing work can ONLY be made up in office hours and within /b>ONE week of the progress report. Progress reports that are sent home will need to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to Mr. Eaton.

Requirements

1. Always come to class prepared.
2. Please always have the following items when you arrive to class:
   • Your binder
   • Pen
   • Pencil
   • Work Ethic/Desire to achieve
3. Absolutely NO EATING in class! Only WATER can be drunk in class. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!
4. Lost notes and handouts can be either duplicated in the main office, downloaded from this web site, or if available obtained from Mr. Eaton.
5. There is a textbook for this class that has been provided to you via CD-r or email. Hard copies will be printed and you are expected to keep this hard copy in your binder for this class. Your binder is part of your gateway and overall grade so it is imperative that you keep one that is organized and complete.
6. Failure to satisfactorily pass or complete ANY GATEWAYS will lead to a deduction in your classroom participation grade which in turn will lead to failure of the course.
7. Attendance is mandatory and repeated absences and lateness to class will result in deductions and ultimately failure of this class.
8. Tests will cover the material covered in class and your homework. You will always receive at least one week’s notice for all tests. All tests must be made up or they will result in a zero grade. Students must make up missing exams on their time or during office hours. All class projects will have due dates announced well ahead of time.
9. Always notify your teacher BEFORE going to the guidance counselor or any other teacher, changing seats, or leaving the room at the start of the period. If you have a serious personal problem see me before the class and some provisions will be made.
10. Participation: Students are required to copy notes daily and follow along with class examples. Students are expected to be actively working throughout the entire class and exhibit on task behavior—especially during workgroup activities.
11. Office Hours: Students are required to attend office hours when they are in need of additional help, homework support, missing class works, homework, and projects(when accepted). As a 11th or 12th grader, it is your responsibility to know when you are in need of attending office hours.

Please do not be afraid to ask for help, stop by to practice skills, use the computer or chat. I am looking forward to assisting you on your quest to fiscal literacy and financial independence. – Mr. Eaton

 
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File Contains: Economics Binder Cover Page, Syllabus, Rule Sheet & Curriculum Letter