Name:Mr. David Martinez –
623-445-8777 / Room #:535
Course Title:Economics / Grade Level:12
Class Period/Schedule:
Period 1: Economics
Period 2: Economics
Period 3: Economics
Period 4: Economics
Period 5: Lunch
Period 6: Economics
Period 7: Plan
Course Description
Economics examines the allocation of resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and wants. The course analyzes economic reasoning used by consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, voters, and government in making decisions. Key elements of the course include study of scarcity and economic reasoning, supply and demand, market structures, role of government, national income determination, the role of financial institutions, economic stabilization, and trade. Students will explain that because resources are limited, people must make choices and understand the role that supply, demand, prices, and profits play in a market economy. The functions of government in a market economy and market structures will be examined. Students will understand economic performance, money, stabilization policies, and trade of the United States. The behavior of people, societies and institutions and economic thinking is integral to this course.
Is this course required or an elective?:This course is required of all high school students in their senior year.
Textbook and other required resources:
Classroom Set – Found on the Bookshelf.
Other required materials for course (notebooks, calculators, etc):
Notebook (Must have by Friday, August 12th)
Writing Utensil
iPads
Earphones
Apps:
Canvas
Adobe Fill and Sign
Zaption
EverFi.net will be accessed through the browser.
Content standards for the course:
1)Foundations of Economics – Unit 1 Exam
2)Global Economics – Unit 2 Exam
3)Microeconomics – Supply & Demand – Unit 3 Exam
4)Microeconomics – Market Structures – Unit 4 Exam
5)Government Action/Taxation – Unit 5 Exam
6)Macroeconomics – Unit 6 Exam
7)Personal Finance – Once a week throughout the course on EverFi Online Curriculum.
Policies or procedures for attendance, tardy, etc.:
Tardy Policy: Boulder Creek Tardy Policy will be enforced:
  1. Do not be late to class or you will have to report to sweeps, if the door is shut and the bell has rung, go directly to sweeps.
  2. The student is responsible for any work missed while in sweeps and any assignment that was due must be turned in the same day the student goes to sweeps
  3. Students who go to sweep on a test day will return to class and take the test that day or you will not receive credit for the test
Late/Absent Work: If you are absent you have 1 day per every absence to make up any absent work. Late work will be taken up to the end of the unit for 25% off.
Grading information statement regarding late work, grading scale, etc:
A 90-100%: Excellent academic performance; consistent mastery of facts and concepts; and a thorough understanding of course content.
B 80-89%: Good academic performance; high-level mastery of course content.
C 70-79%: Average academic performance.
D 60-69%: Marginal academic performance; poor mastery of course content.
F Below 60%: Very poor performance; no demonstration of even minimal mastery of course content.
What is included in my grading system?
50% - Exams
20% - Homework/In-Class Assignments
10% - Long Term Project
20% - Final Exam
Exam Make-Ups
These are available Tuesday-Friday at 7:00am. You must let Mr. Martinez know one day in advance that you plan on attending a make-up session.
Make-Up Sessions will be with the following teachers:
Tuesday: Mrs. Pondy (Room 532)
Wednesday: Mr. Campbell (Room 635)
Thursday: Ms. Brown (Room 533)
Friday: Mr. Martinez (Room 535)
Notebooks: All students are required to maintain a notebook.A few pages of the Interactive Notebook will be completed every day. The first five minutes of each class period are dedicated to completing the Preview, Objective, and Title sections of the page. Throughout the rest of the class period you are responsible for either taking specific notes or completing an activity in the remaining space.

BCHS Class Expectations:

/ Learning Environment
Prepared /
  • Bring materials
  • Come prepared to learn

Respectful /
  • Respect others, their property, equipment, and the facility

Integrity /
  • Complete your own work
  • All electronic devices are off and out of sight

Discipline /
  • Arrive on time & be in your seat
  • Behave appropriately and use courteous language
  • Keep food and drink outside

Everyone United /
  • Encourage confidence
  • Cooperate and collaborate

**This course is required for graduation from high school.

Please return the signed portion by August 15, 2016and keep the syllabus for your records.

I have read the Course Syllabus and Guidelines forEconomics.

I understand that a student notebook is required in class byAugust 15, 2016

Student Name (Printed) ______Class Hour ____

Student Signature ______

Parent Signature ______

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