Contact Information
Jacob Rhame

Room 1273 – South Campus

832 668-7200 ext. 71273

Economics Syllabus

Dear Students and Parents,

I am excited about sharing the 2015-2016 school year with you! Please review the following information, sign the attached sheet, and return it by Friday, August 28th. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Email is the preferred method of contact because I check it several times a day and will respond as soon as I can. I look forward to working with you this year!

Course Description

The focus is on the basic principles concerning production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services in the U.S. and a comparison with those of other countries around the world. Students examine the rights and responsibilities of consumers and businesses. Students analyze the interaction of supply, demand, and price and study the role of financial institutions in a free enterprise system. Types of business ownership and market structures are discussed, as are basic concepts of consumer economics. Macroeconomic concepts are introduced and examined with an emphasis on economic indicators as they relate to real world situations.

Textbook: Economics

Course Outline
Thinking Like an Economist

Personal Finance

Understanding Markets

Business & Labor

Money, Banking, & Finance + The Global Economy

Economic Performance

Government & The Economy

Classroom Procedures & Student Expectations

1. Come to class prepared every day.

2. Follow all rules in the Deer Park Student Handbook, including rules prohibiting food, drinks, cell phones, etc.

3. Attendance impacts performance. Be present in class daily.

4. Economics is required for graduation. Be concerned and involved enough to earn that credit.

Required Materials

Composition Notebook (For Interactive Notebook)

Pen

Pencil

Notebook paper

Grading Policies

1. Tests/Projects 40%

2. Daily Grades 30%

3. Quizzes 20%

4. Participation 10%

Homework

Homework is due when you arrive to class, unless otherwise noted. Any work turned in after I have picked it up is considered late. You are allowed to turn in assignments up to 1 full day late with a penalty of 20 points. Work turned in after this may be accepted for a reduced grade at my discretion. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the make-up work and turn it in on time.

Tardy Policy & Leaving Class

Leaving class frequently is not allowed. Students are never allowed to leave class to go to the vending machines. Emergency situations will be dealt with if they arise and at my discretion.

Academic Honesty

There is a clear expectation that all students will perform assignments with honor and integrity. Cheating in class, copying homework assignments, or plagiarism will result in no credit (zero) for the test or assignment and may result in parental notification and/or administrative referral. There is a zero-tolerance cheating policy in my class and it will be strictly enforced.

Economics – Coach Rhame

2015-2016

Please initial by each statement and sign at the bottom.

Agreement to Rules & Policies

______I fully understand the grading and make-up work policy.

Honor Statement

______I affirm that when I submit work for grading, or take tests or quizzes, the work will be my own work that I completed without the use of unauthorized help.

______I fully understand the consequences of cheating and am willing to accept responsibility for my actions.

Date: ______

Student’s name (PLEASE PRINT!): ______

Student’s signature: ______

Parent’s signature: ______