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Economics Course Description
Economics Course Expectations Fall Semester 2007-2008 Mr. McCrea Welcome to Economics. By the end of this course you will have mastered all the basic concepts of economics and the principles used in laissez faire capitalism, Keynesian capitalism and socialism. This course will facilitate your learning in college economics courses that are required for many majors as well as assist you in making smart financial choices in your everyday life. The focus of this course will be not just economic principles but also information on how to manage your own financial future and make wise economic choices. A firm understanding of economics is a valuable skill that will be useful throughout your lifetime. Textbook: Economics by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. If a book is lost, stolen or damaged it is the student’s responsibility to replace the book at their expense. Materials Textbook Notebook Folder Loose-leaf paper Blue or black pen These items must be brought to class daily along with any additional materials you have been informed of for any particular day. There is no acceptable excuse for not bringing these materials. Attendance In order to receive the full educational value of any course it is imperative that you are present in class. There will however be occasions when you will be unable to attend. Should you be absent for any reason, you are responsible for making up all missed work. Plan on getting homework and notes from a friend. An absence does not excuse you from taking a scheduled test or turning in an assignment you were already aware of if they are scheduled or due upon your return to class. Grading Homework(20 % of your final grade) Most homework assignments will be completed in your notebook or given in the form of a worksheet. These items will simply be assessed as complete or incomplete. We will always go over these assignments in class to make sure you have all the correct answers. Occasionally homework assignments will be collected and graded. Do not copy homework. If you are caught with someone else’s work, you will both receive a zero and progress report. If it is determined by me that homework is complete but that the effort is poor, you may be assigned and incomplete despite completion of the assignment. Should this occur, you will be given the opportunity to redo the assignment or complete a similar assignment to have the incomplete changed to a complete. All assignments are due at the beginning of class. Partially completed homework does not count. Late homework does not count. This grade will be calculated based on how many assignments you completed out of the total number of assignments. Tests, Quizzes, Projects and other Assignments (80% of your final grade) Tests and quizzes will be assigned a point value. You will be assigned one project during each semester. Papers will be assigned a point value higher than a test or a quiz. Throughout the semester you will be assessed on other works you do both in and out of the classroom. This can include rough drafts, essays, and group work. Each of these assignments will be given a point value. Any work not turned in will result in a zero. Late work will lose 50% of the total points if not turned in at the beginning of class. No credit will be given if work is not received at the beginning of the next class. This grade will be calculated based on the number of points earned out of total possible points. Cheating As upper class students you need to realize the importance of taking responsibility for your own learning. Do not copy homework or cheat on tests. Papers should always be properly cited. Not doing so will result in disciplinary action and a zero for the assignment. In the case of any cheating your parents and administration will be notified. Rules Be on time. You must be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Be prepared for class. Bathroom passes only during seatwork. Ask for help if you need it. Treat others with respect.
Steven McCrea
Mount Mercy Academy
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