Overview: This course will cover basic concepts of micro and macro economics and will give an overview of the American and worldwide economies. Central themes will include how economic systems affect economic outcomes and how different types of markets function. The study of historical and current events will be essential to an understanding of how an economy functions.

Materials: In addition to your textbook, you will want to read a newspaper, or pick up on news events through television or radio. In addition to your class notes, you will probably want a three ring binder for handouts and homework. Expect a lot of handouts. Your name should be clearly labeled on your textbook, binder, and all assignments.

Homework: Homework assignments will be assigned regularly and will count toward your grade. Homework assignment sheets will be handed out periodically and will be posted on this website. Homework is also posted each day on the board. Note that I will often supplement your textbook readings with newspaper articles.

Quizzes: You will have a current events quiz most Fridays.

Projects and Papers: You will write several short papers throughout the semester; most of these will count the same as a test grade. All papers should be 12 point font, double spaced, with your name clearly indicated. Your first assignment, your summer reading paper, will be due on Friday, August 31 via email.

Tests: Before each test, you will receive a review sheet and guidelines as to what to expect. Review sheets will also be posted online. Your first test will be Wednesday, September 12. You will have a final exam in December, which will count as 20% of your semester grade

Late/Makeup Work: As indicated in the Student Handbook, you are expected to be in class, participate in class, and complete homework assignments on a regular basis. Your presence in class is a vital part of this course, and you can expect your grade to suffer if you miss class frequently. You should be especially familiar with the sections of the Student Handbook on Academic Dishonesty and Academic Work Missed.

If you miss class, you are responsible for getting the assignment from a classmate or from me. Quizzes cannot be made up; if you miss one for a valid reason, that quiz will not be factored into your quiz average. Late papers and projects will drop 2/3 grade per day, that is A to B+, B+ to B-, B- to C, and so forth (weekends count as two days). If you are absent, catch up with me when you return to school to makeup missed work, including tests. You should be prepared to take a test on your first day back (or 9th period if you are tardy), unless you have made arrangements with me. Frequent absences on test days are not looked upon kindly.

Since I expect you to hand in your work on time, I will make it a priority to return papers, projects, and tests as soon as possible.

Grades: You will earn your grade in this class through several components:

• tests - usually 100 points
• quizzes - usually about 10 points
• papers and projects - around 100 points, but weight will vary
• class participation - 10 points each week
• homework - weight will vary on assignment

Extra Help/Communication: Please seek out extra help! I am free during E and G blocks; look in room 222 or the faculty room. My 9th period availability varies with the weather and the season, since I coach varsity field hockey and varsity sailing. Especially when I'm in season, check with me in class regarding 9th period extra help.

In addition, I check my email several times throughout the entire day: . However, should you send me an email which 1) does not carry a tone of respect and professionalism and/or 2) does not show an honest effort at following the rules of grammar, punctuation, and capitalization, I reserve the right not to respond.

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