Classroom Rules and Expectations – Economics



Syllabus and Classroom Rules and Expectations – Economics

Teacher: Mr. Damon D. Peterson – Room S109

School Telephone: 210-356-7600

E-Mail Address dpeter1@ (best way to contact me!)

Twitter: damonpeterson3

Website: page/7505

Conference Period 8th – 3.25 to 4.15 p.m.

Textbook None. The textbook is available online only

Course Description: Economics with an emphasis on Free Enterprise and its benefits,

plus personal financial literacy.

In order to avoid any misunderstanding of my general classroom policies and procedures, you and your parent/guardian will be asked to sign this information sheet. Please return these rules signed by you and your parents/guardians within a week. I will have a digital copy of these rules on my website for you to review during the school year.

A. SUPPLIES: Only Blue or Black ink will be accepted (no markers). All work must be done on white, wide lined notebook paper. No spiral edges on work to be turned in.

B. UNIT DESCRIPTIONS:

- Unit 1: What is economics and economic decision making.

- Unit 2: Demand, Supply, and Price.

- Unit 3: Market Structures, Business Organizations, and Labor & Wages

- Unit 4: Money & Banking and Financial Markets.

- Unit 5: Personal financial literacy.

C. TESTING AND HOMEWORK DAYS: School policy is that social studies teachers will test on odd numbered calendar days and homework is assigned on even numbered calendar days

D. LATE AND MAKE-UP WORK:

1. Tardy and Absence Policy:

NEISD distinguishes between excused and unexcused absences. Make up work for excused absences

will be eligible for full credit. However, students will receive a 20% deduction from the total grade

for any homework/daily assignment not made up within the allotted time period. Make-up work for

unexcused absences will be penalized equal to late work. A 20% deduction from the total grade

earned will automatically be taken on make-up work for unexcused absences turned in within the

allotted time period.

2. Late Homework/Daily Assignments:

Students will receive a 20% deduction from the total grade for any daily assignment not made up within the allotted time period. Late homework/daily assignments will be accepted until the material has been assessed summatively (a final unit quiz or test)

3. Make Up Binder:

Make up work is the STUDENT’s responsibility. Students will consult the make-up folder in the classroom after an absence, copy the agenda, locate the proper papers in the folder, and complete and return work promptly.

E. QUIZZES, AND TESTS: Students will have several quizzes and tests. Quizzes may or may not be announced in advance. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange make-up times with the teacher. I maintain a make up binder in order to keep track of missed work.

F. GRADING POLICY: Please keep track of your grades. If you have questions about your grades, I will gladly set up time to discuss them with you.

1, Daily grades and homework, = 20%. No grades are dropped.

2. Quizzes = 30%. No grades are dropped

3. Test grades = 40%. No test grades will be dropped.

4. Participation/Attitude = 10%.

5. Extra credit opportunities are offered during the grading period. Points will be added to your final

average.

6. The final exam will count 20% of the overall semester average.

*** Please note that a student’s participation and overall attitude in class has a positive effect on

learning and can be used to determine if an a grade needs adjustment (keep the Grade Fairy

Happy!).

G. PROGRESS REPORTS: During the 4th and 7th weeks of each nine weeks grading period, all students at MacArthur receive a progress report. This report details a student’s progress in all courses currently being taken. It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to bring this report home.

H. GENERAL:

1. Gum, food and/or beverages are NOT allowed in the classroom.

2. Textbooks and supplies are required each day of class.

3. Tobacco in any form is not allowed on campus.

4. Once the tardy bell rings, students will not be allowed to return to lockers.

5. Personal grooming is done outside the classroom.

6. In the case of a substitute teacher, EXEMPLARY behavior is expected.

7. Students are expected to stay on task, participate in classroom activities, and respect the property of others. Students will not be allowed to interfere with another student’s opportunity to learn or the teacher’s ability to teach.

8. Students are expected to copy the agenda from the chalkboard daily and keep the pages in their notebook throughout each nine-weeks. Parents wishing to check on classroom activities or completed homework assignments should ask to see the student’s notebook and consult the agenda.

9. Hats will not be worn in the classroom.

10. THE TARDY BELL IS THE AUTOMATIC SIGNAL FOR CLASS TO IMMEDIATELY COME TO ORDER.

I. COMMUNICATION: If at any time throughout the school year you are experiencing

problems with the class, talk to me before or after the period. I am willing to work with you,

but please tell me what the problem is because I cannot read minds. Please feel free to come

in for extra help should the need arise. I am in school each morning by 8.00 a.m.

I have read and understand the policies, procedures, of Mr. Damon Peterson’s Economics class at MacArthur High School.

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Printed Student Name Student Signature Date

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Printed Parent Name Parent Signature Date

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Printed Parent Name Parent Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian’s e-mail Parent/Guardian’s e-mail

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