Davies' Classes - Alpharetta High School
Syllabus
Economics
Textbook: Economics: Principles and Practices ,Glencoe 2005, $63.48
Evaluation:
*Unit Tests 35%
Ø A test will be given after each unit of study. These unit tests will cover all material in the unit, as well as some material from prior tests. In addition to multiple choice questions, they will have one essay question or two short answer questions.
*Project/Book Analysis 15%
Ø To be announced
*Quizzes 15%
Ø There will be announced quizzes and pop quizzes.
*Homework and Classwork 20%
Ø Homework will be checked and graded on a random basis. Homework when checked will be graded for accuracy, not completion.
*Final Exam 15%
Ø The EOCT is a state mandated exam worth 15% of your grade. Given the high weighting of this exam it can have a significant impact upon one’s final grade.
Students are responsible for keeping parents informed of their grade in the class. Parents are strongly encouraged to register for ParentConnect and use it for grade and attendance updates. (Parents may register for ParentConnect in the main office.)
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SSEF1SSEF1 The student will explain why limited productive resources and unlimited wants result in scarcity, opportunity costs and trade offs for individuals, businesses and governments.
SSEF2SSEF2 The student will give examples of how rational decision making entails comparing the marginal benefits and the marginal costs of an action.
SSEF3SSEF3 The student will explain how specialization and voluntary exchange between buyers and sellers increase the satisfaction of both parties.
SSEF4SSEF4 The student will compare and contrast different economic systems, and explain how they answer the three basic economic questions of what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce.
SSEF5SSEF5 The student will describe the roles of government in a market economy.
SSEF6SSEF6 The student will explain how productivity, economic growth and future standards of living are influenced by investment in factories, machinery, new technology and the health, education and training of people.
SSEIN1SSEIN1 The student will explain why individuals, businesses and governments trade goods and services.
SSEIN2SSEIN2 The student will explain why countries sometimes erect trade barriers and sometimes advocate free trade
SSEIN3SSEIN3 The student will explain how changes in exchange rates can impact the purchasing power of individuals in the United States and in other countries.
SSEMA1SSEMA1 The student will illustrate the means by which economic activity is measured.
SSEMA2SSEMA2 The student will explain the role and functions of the Federal Reserve System
SSEMA3SSEMA3 The student will explain how the government uses fiscal policy to promote price stability, full employment and economic growth.
SSEMI1SSEMI1 The student will describe how households, businesses and governments are interdependent and interact through flows of goods, services and money.
SSEMI2SSEMI2 The student will explain how the Law of Demand, the Law of Supply, prices and profits work to determine production and distribution in a market economy.
SSEMI3SSEMI3 The student will explain how markets, prices and competition influence economic behavior.
SSEMI4SSEMI4 The student will explain the organization and role of business, and analyze the four types of market structures in the
SSEPF1SSEPF1 The student will apply rational decision to the making of personal spending and savings choices.
SSEPF2SSEPF2 The student will explain that banks and other financial institutions are businesses which channel funds from savers to investors.
SSEPF3SSEPF3 The student will explain how changes in monetary and fiscal policy can impact an individual's spending and savings choices.
SSEPF4SSEPF4 The student will evaluate the costs and benefits of using credit.
SSEPF5SSEPF5 The student will describe how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss.
SSEPF6SSEPF6 The student will describe how the earnings of workers are determined in the marketplace.
Recovery Policy:
Opportunities designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements including attendance.
Students must contact the teacher concerning recovery opportunities. Teachers are expected to establish a reasonable time period for recovery work to be completed during the semester. All recovery work must be directly related to course objectives and must be completed ten school days prior to the end of the semester.
*Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating
circumstances may improve their grades.*
Plagiarism Policy:
AHS Plagiarism Statement: A particular kind of honor code violation occurs with plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s words or ideas and the presentation of them as though they are entirely one’s own. Acts of plagiarism include but are not limited to using words or ideas from a published source without proper documentation; using the work of another student (e.g., copying another student’s homework, composition or project); using excessive editing suggestions of another student, teacher, parent, or paid editor. Plagiarism on any project or paper at
Absences and Makeup Work:
You are responsible for knowing the classroom assignments, even if you are absent. Upon your return to school, immediately ask me for materials you have missed and borrow notes from other students in the class to catch up. You have the same number of days to complete the makeup work as you were absent. (e.g., absent three school days means you would have three school days to make up missed work.) Students absent the day BEFORE an announced test will be expected to take the test with the class. Late projects will be accepted; however, there will be a 10 point penalty for each day late.
Extra Help:
I am available most mornings and afternoons in room #3218. Please set up a day/time for extra help in advance, as I may have conflicting meetings or activities on the day you come unannounced. There will be a sign in sheet for extra help. Also, my lunch period is fifth period, so it is possible you might come see me then with a hall pass from lunch.
Classroom Expectations:
You are responsible for knowing and abiding by the behavior expectations in the student handbook. I DO enforce the dress code and tardy policy. If you are not in the room when I close the door, you are tardy. If you need to go to the bathroom before class starts, ask for permission in advance. You will not be counted tardy, if permission as been given. Food and drink in the classroom are restricted to gum/candy and clear bottles. I expect you to be prepared to learn every day. That means having done the previous night’s assignment and coming to class with the materials normally needed.
Final:
The final will be a cumulative multiple choice test with an essay question. At the end of the semester you will take a semester long cumulative End of Course Exam (EOCT) that will count for 15% of your final grade.
Contact Information:
The best way to contact me is via Email!!
Email: daviesk@fultonschools.org
Phone:
Mail:
Please read through this entire syllabus with your parent(s)/Guardian(s) to make sure that you, the student, and your parent(s)/guardian(s) understand the policies of this course. Let me stress a couple points again so that we are clear.
- This course is required for graduation.
- There is an End Of Course Exam for this course. This is a standardized test that every student in the state of
- If you would like to reach me, the best way is through email. I respond to most emails within 24 hours, many times the same day.
- Returning the following page signed by yourself and your parents within three days will count as a quiz grade. For most of you, it will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday. If your schedule has been changed and you added this class late, the due date will be adjusted accordingly.
- Parents: please ask your students what is going on in class, if they can teach you what I’ve taught them, they will probably pass every test with flying colors.
- Parents: I strongly advise you to register for ParentConnect through the front office. It is updated every few days, and is a great way to check on how your student is doing in class.
- I try to make class as entertaining as it is informative. I hope you enjoy the class!
Syllabus Signature Page
I have read the syllabus and understand all of the policies and procedures contained therein. The syllabus will be kept in the student’s binder for future reference. If there are any questions about the syllabus, questions can be asked in class or via email. If you have an email address and are comfortable giving it to Mr. Davies, please write it below legibly
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