Economics Syllabus- Vista Ridge High School
Coach Romero / Email: jr.romero@leanderisd.org
Course Overview:
This course focuses on a study of the way in which individuals, households, businesses, and the government participate in the operation of the economy. The primary objective of this course is to teach students the basic tool kit of economic concepts that will enable them to make better informed choices in the marketplace and in daily life, therefore becoming better consumers and citizens. Students study the concepts of scarcity, supply and demand, markets, business firms, competition, labor, agriculture, monopolies, government policy, and many more.
Skills Utilized:
Students will be expected to think critically. Assignments are designed to enhance students’ oral and written comprehension as well as communication skills. This course will use a variety of media to test and enhance these skills. Students will be expected to analyze and interpret primary documents and data (one of the primary tasks for really understanding economics) in both oral and written form.
Course Objectives:
Students will develop and acquire knowledge of the use of power and authority on the forces of economics.
Students will develop and acquire knowledge of the role the economy has had on the development of democratic institutions.
Students will develop and acquire knowledge of the powerful force economics has had on the world.
Students will develop and acquire knowledge of how science and technology has played a key role in developmental economics.
Students will research, analyze, and compare/contrast various economic systems (i.e. free market, command, traditional and mixed economies) throughout the history of the world.
Grading policies:
Assessments/Tests/Projects = 40% of the six weeks grade and there will be at least 2 grades in this category each six weeks
Daily assignments/activities= 30% of the six weeks grade and there will be multiple grades in this category each six weeks
Foundations in Personal Finance= 30% of the six weeks grade
Classroom Rules and Guidelines:
Students are expected to follow the guidelines outlined in Leander ISD’s Ten Ethical Principles listed below.
Ten Ethical Principles:
Honesty — telling the truth
Integrity — doing the right thing
Promise-keeping — doing what you say you are going to do
Loyalty — supporting someone or something
Concern for Others — caring for and helping others
Law-abidance/Civic Duty — obeying rules and laws/making the world a better place
Respect for Others — being polite and kind to everyone and everything
Fairness — treating everyone equally
Pursuit of Excellence — doing everything the best you can; looking for ways to improve
Accountability — admitting to what you do wrong, and taking pride in what you do right
Class Materials:
Binder or folder
Pens/pencils
Donations of tissues and hand sanitizer are greatly appreciated!
Homework and Late work:
Homework is expected to be turned in the next class period on block schedule when the students and teacher are scheduled to have class. However, some of our students experience unforeseeable obstacles in meeting hard deadlines so I do allow a two day grace period where assignments may be turned in with no penalty. After that, it is a student’s responsibility to schedule a meeting with the teacher to discuss any further continuous improvement opportunities.
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