Economics Ms. Andersen Credit, 1 Semester Available before/after school, or by appointment Room 505 989 352-7221, ext.

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Course Description This semester required course builds economic literacy in students. The overarching problem of scarcity, unlimited human wants pursuing limited resources, is a focal point of the course. Students deepen their prior knowledge of basic economic concepts and apply them to national and international economic systems and problems as a whole. Unit one provides a basic introduction and an overview of economics. It will focus on the fundamental economic problem of scarcity and introduces terms necessary to the study and understanding of economics. It continues by examining different economic systems and how each type of economic system deals with economic decisions. Finally, the unit will explain the different kinds of economic institutions that operate in our economy to bring resources and consumers together. Unit two consists of an overview of micro-economics as it examines major markets with respect to the degree of competition within each type and how this affects buyers and sellers. It discusses the concepts of demand, supply, theory of production, and profit maximization. It brings demand and supply together in a relationship focusing on price and explains how the price system operates. Finally, it introduces competition and market structure, while discussing market failures and the governments role in the economy. This class will be taught in accordance with the Michigan High School Content Standard and Expectations. For more information on the states document, please refer to: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/SS_HSCE_210739_7.pdf. This course is also in the process of alignment to the Common Core Standards, specifically the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. For more information, please refer to: www.corestandards.org or http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA %20Standards.pdf. This course was designed and created with support from the Michigan Citizenship Collaborative Curriculum and the Kent ISD Curriculum Crafter. For more information about the organizations, refer to www.micitizenshipcurriculum.org and http://www.curriculumcrafter.org/. School Improvement Target Goal Components Writing: We will follow the John Collins writing program, use the Baker Model for writing, and possibly use MyAccess. Reading: We will be using EBLI, learn to outline as we read and work on reading for information skills using a variety of materials. You will also be assessed using scores on your PLAN/ACT and NWEA reading scores.

Data Analysis: Using different types of data, you will analyze and report out while sharpening your reading data skills. Scope and Sequence Unit Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Title of Unit Fundamental Economic Concepts Microeconomics Macroeconomics Number of Days 21 Days 30 Days 30 Days

Classroom Policies Overall Class Grading Policy Grading policies and percentages scales will follow the updated LHS Student Handbook. One grade will be given for the 18-week course and will be weighted in the following manner: 70% of the overall grade will be generated from the accumulated 18 weeks classroom grade; 10% will be derived from employability points for ALL 18 weeks; and 20% from an accumulative exam in both reading comprehension and academic growth from possibly local, state and national assessments. 18 week grades will be based on the total amount of points the student earns divided by the total points available. Employability points will be tied to only attendance, which is a major element of becoming a positive and productive employee. If you have over 6 unexcused absences or over 2 tardies in my class throughout the whole semester, you will lose all of your employability points. Please take additional time to read over the policy in the LHS Handbook under Attendance or further explanation of unexcused absences.

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Attendance Policy Regular attendance is required for this class. An absence will occur if you are out of class more than 20 minutes during the period regardless of the reason (bathroom, office, "problem...). For chronically absent students, a notification letter will be sent home and removal from this class will result as noted in the student handbook. This class is not mine; it is yours and the more contributions and directions you give it, the more exciting and interesting it is for everyone. Remember that 10% of your overall grade is based on your attendance- 2 tardies or no more than 6 unexcused absences for the full 18 weeks. Tardiness Policy When the clock indicates that class has begun, you are expected to be in the room on the way to your seat in an orderly fashion and beginning the starter activity or flashing vocabulary cards quietly to yourself. Consider yourself tardy if you are not in your seat at this time or disrupting people working on the starter activity or flashing vocabulary cards. If there is a question regarding tardiness, my word is the final word. Remember that 10% of your overall grade is based on you being here on time. Note: if you ask me between classes to use the restroom or go to your locker because you've forgotten something and I say "OK", that does NOT exempt you from the tardy policy.

My excuse for being late today is. Stop me if youve heard this one.

Daily Points and Assignment Points Regardless of the reason (absent, forgot, baby brother ate it), you will not receive daily/formative assessment points for that days assignment if it is not complete when I ask for it. However, you still need to complete the assignment because when you turn your whole packet in, you receive assignment/homework points. I will not accept any packet more than two days after they are due and/or the test is given. After my initial request for an assignment, I will not be asking for it; it is your responsibility to hand-in/place the assignment in the red/purple tray on my desk. Please see "Progress Reports" for further information on Daily Points and Assignment Points. Also, every paper that you turn in needs to have your first and last name, hour that I have you, and the date that you are turning it in. If I have trouble reading your name or work, I will mark it as a 0 with no make-up possible. Make-Up Work You are expected to check PowerSchool or the "Agenda" page for updates and assignments when you are absent from the class. If you do not have internet access at home, then plan on accessing a computer before school the day you return. You will be given one day for each day you were absent to hand in work missed due to an absence. However, if something was due the day you were absent, it is due the day you return, and will be placed in the red/purple tray on my desk. I will not ask for it. If I assigned something on the day you were absent, then you will turn it in on the day after you return. No points can be made up for the daily category. Test and Quiz Make-Up If you absent the day of a test or quiz, you will have two days to make the quiz up after school or during lunch; otherwise it will be marked as a zero. Plan accordingly! It is your responsibility to make arrangements with me. Cheating/Plagiarism Cheating or using other peoples work is unacceptable. Any student found to be cheating on any work for this class will receive no credit for that assignment and may receive one day in school suspension. This includes the cheater as well as the cheatee regardless if the cheatee knows that their paper was "stolen." A second offense may result in receiving no credit for this class. Academic Support Ms. Andersens Lunch Academic Support: If you need a little extra attention to make sure your assignments are turned in and completed or you may need a quiet place to work, my room is always open for you to grab your lunch and bring it to my classroom. (Career Center students can do this too!) If I have an assignment due and I have you in the morning, if you havent completed it, you are required to have lunch with me and finish it. If I have you in the afternoon and an assignment is not complete, then you are required to show up the next day for lunch. If you have it completed, then you will show it to me and you can work on something else, but you will still join me for lunch. This isnt meant to be a punishment; I just want my students to stay

on top of their classes. As this is my lunch time as well, from time to time I will leave them in my classroom unattended so I can do some things in the building that I need to do. In the past, I have had many students eat, study, and hang out. Academic Centers: You will have 30 minutes to receive additional academic support on Wednesdays and Fridays. General Policies Locker, Restroom and Drinking Fountain Policy Come to class prepared!! Bring textbook, writing utensil, passbook, notebook/3- ring binder, daily agenda, work packet, flashcards, and good humor every day. Passes will be given on a discretionary basis for all hall and restroom matters. Your own passbook or my bathroom pass will be required, as well as signing in and out of the classroom. I expect you to use the restrooms in the 500 wing and the drinking fountain by the gym. I will have classroom restroom and drink breaks from time to time. If I believe that a student abuses this policy, they will not be allowed to leave the classroom.

Professional Attire Policy I expect students to be dressed respectfully. There are some really cute outfits out there, but they aren't all appropriate for school. I do not desire to see undergarments of any gender or style nor cleavage. I am over forty and can no longer compete with Victoria Secret or BVDs. My general rule for acceptable fashion is: picture what you want to wear on me, and if you cringe, then it is not acceptable. Also, any accessories that become distinctive (like wearing sunglasses in the room) will be removed. I do follow the LHS Student Handbook. Click on the link for more information. My room can be very cold in the winter, so you may want to keep a sweater in their locker. Hats Off To You I do not allow students to wear hats in my class. They are allowed to be worn in the halls, but when they cross the threshold of my door, I expect them to be taken off, left under a seat and not played with. The first reason for this is that my room has an American flag in it and it is a sign of respect to take your hat off when a flag is present (like when we sing the "Star Spangle Banner" at games). The second reason is there are social and job/work related situations where removing one's hat

is expected, and I hope to teach those hidden social rules. The last and closest to my heart is that my Mother always made my brothers take their hats off when they went inside a building. I guess that would constitute me being "Old School." Cell Phone Policy I do not allow the use of cell phones in my classroom as they are a distraction to the educational process. If you need to contact (phone or text) your parent, please go through the office. If you parent needs to contact you, please have them go through the office as well (989.352.7221 extension 2345) or call my extension (2361) and I would be happy to have you talk to them. I need to be consistent with all of my students, and teenagers are very territorial with their phones. One thing I will do with cell phones is if I have a student that "may be skipping", trouble getting up in the morning, or is absent often, I will ask to borrow a cell from another student in the class that is friends with them and call them just to check in or if they are sick, wish them well and tell them what they have missed and how they plan to get the work delivered home to them. A student will answer a friends call, but it's funny how often when I call, it goes to voice mail. I do follow the LHS Student Handbook. Click on the link for more information. Food and Drink Policy I encourage students to drink water through-out the day. Our brain is an electrical unit and needs water (which is an excellent conductor) to run properly. Students can always have water in my class. The teenage body also needs food and as long as the food is healthy, they are welcome to eat as long as they clean up after themselves. Teenagers are grumpy enough without the highs and lows of sugar and caffeine. What You Need Everyday 1. Pencil/Pen 2. Packet 3. Daily Agenda 4. Folder or Binder to keep your packet and stuff in (if you need one, let me know as I have some extra) 5. Flashcard (for most of the chapters, I will be handing them out) 6. Text Book (may not have for some chapters, but their text will be attached to their packets) 7. Pass Book (you are given one at the beginning of the year, but if you lose it, it will cost them $5.00 to replace it) 8. Good Humor Keeping You in the Know, Not Oh No! There is a page on the web site filled with information and resources just for parents. My Web Site: http://andersenland.weebly.com Remember that Andersenland is truly a State of mind, not a state of confusion. Here you will find all of the information, news, assignments, and copies of things I hand out in class so you can keep up with what is going on in class. PLUS there are extra resources to help you study or further your learning. Facebook and Twitter

If you go to the Facebook address at the top of this page, you will go to the Andersenland Facebook page, and if you hit the "Like" button on that page, then every time I update the Agenda or add resources, theoretically, you should be notified. I am a newbie to Facebook, and in all honesty, I will use the Facebook page only to inform you of activities, changes and resources that happen to this web site and possibly upload some pictures of what we do in class/school. I think I have done the same thing with Twitter.... I hope.... No guarantees though. Signing Up For PowerSchools Student and Parent Portal You and your parent can access attendance and grades at any time using PowerSchools Parent Portal. You and your parents received your log-in the first day of school. Log onto the schools website at www.lakeviewschools.net and hit the Parent Connect button on the left sidebar of the page. Believe it or not, I do not have access to Parent Portal, so my knowledge is limited, but if you have any questions or concerns, Randy will be more than happy to help you out (989.352.7221 ext 2335). It is important for you to be aware of how you are doing in class. I will send some progress reports home at various stages of the semester, but as I am working with mostly juniors and seniors, I do believe that you need to take responsibility for your actions or in some cases, inactions. Now saying that, I also understand that you are still teenagers and responsibility may have a broad definition. Please keep up to date with what you are doing in all of your classes so you can show your parents you are turning into adults and I wont need to call home to talk to them. How to Read and Understand Progress Reports (PowerSchools Parent Portal will look slightly different, but the concept is the same as far as understanding the report) When I send progress reports home, please make sure your parent(s) see(s) them. I have three categories: Daily (0), Assignment (1), and Test (2). Daily points are given when an assignment, homework, or other activity is complete and done on time, or small assignments, that are done during class (usually right after or before the end of the period) that are based on past lessons. Assignment points are given for activities we do in class and/or for homework. At the beginning of each chapter, you will be given a packet that will have most of the assignments in it. You will complete those assignments and receive Daily points if they are done on time. If the assignment is not completed on time, you still must complete it because I will collect the packets at the end of the chapter and correct the assignments for Assignment points. Test points are for formal assessments like tests and quizzes.

Progress Report and Agenda Codes Codes are placed within the progress reports to denote accommodations and/or other circumstances. The codes will be placed by assignment in the earned column if the accommodation/circumstance pertains to that individual student, or it will be placed as a part of the Assignment/Test Information if the whole class received accommodations/circumstances. If you look in the comment section of the "Agenda" page, you will notice that I use the same codes here to let you know what is going on in the classroom as well.