Economics

“…the chief business of the American people is business.” – Calvin Coolidge “…of course the accumulation of wealth cannot be justified as the chief end of existence.” - Calvin Coolidge

Economics Semester course required for graduation, designed to help students build a strong foundation in economic principles, both microeconomic and macroeconomics, in order to be thoughtful participants in the global economy. Students will examine fundamental economic concepts in the U.S. economic system, explore business operations, and acquire knowledge and skills needed to function as effective and informed citizens, employees, investors, and consumers.

Concepts covered Goods and Services Opportunity Cost Entrepreneurship Supply and Demand The Business Cycle Factors of Production Producers and Consumers Investments The Stock Market Business Ethics

Grading Tests 40% Homework 30% Projects 20% Classwork/Participation 10% Final Exam

Projects/Activities Stock Market Game Mind Your Business – Written business plan Research a Shark – Shark Tank Speakers – Through JA Current Events Daily Warm-up Quick Quizzes – after each homework assignment

Make-up Policy All homework is due on the day you return from the absence. Ask for work ahead of time if you know you are going to be absent All work, tests, quizzes, projects must be made up by the end of the chapter.

Classroom Rules/Procedures ARRIVE TO CLASS ON TIME or fill out a tardy slip in the hall by the door. Three tardies will result in an after school detention with Mrs. Guscott. BRING ALL MATERIALS WITH YOU KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF ONE PERSON TALKS AT A TIME NO ONE TALKS WHEN THE TEACHER IS TALKING NO CELL PHONES OR YOU WILL: VERBAL WARNING SERVE A DETENTION WITH ME ADMINISTRATION DETENTION

BYOD Policy You may bring your own devices to class to use when needed. We will use the STOP Light to indicate if you can have your cell phone out in class that day or not. If you see a RED circle on the board, we will not use cell phone that day, YELLOW means we will be using them for something very specific, GREEN means you can use them liberally. Failure to adhere to the STOP light will result in a verbal warning for the first offense, a teacher detention for the second offense, and a administration detention for the third.

DISCIPLINE Failure to follow any of the previously mentioned rules/procedures will result in an after school detention with Mrs. Guscott. After school detentions are held every MONDAY from 2:30 until 3:00. The key to this class is RESPECT! For yourself, each other, and the teacher.

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