Economics Mr. Edwards SAHS

Teacher Contact Information Location: Room 119 School Phone: (803) 641-2600 Email: aedwards2@acpsd.net

Course Requirements The student will master objectives as determined by the state of South Carolina. Students are expected to participate in all classroom activities. The goal is for every student to attain the highest level of achievement. This can only happen with full participation. Students will complete all assignments on time and will be responsible for making up any missed assignments due to absences

Needed Materials A 3-ring binder with dividers Paper Pens and pencils Black or blue, please Your textbook *I’ll let you know if anything out of the ordinary will be necessary

Class Policies DO NOT CHEAT. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. No food, drinks, gum, lotion, spray, or makeup allowed in class. Cell phone policy is outlined in the school handbook

Class Policies Students are expected to be in their seats and working on the Bellringer EVERY DAY when the bell rings. Do not ask to go see another teacher, go to the library, or work on another assignment during instructional time.

Class Policies Most importantly: Be engaged and attentive! The most successful students take notes, limit talking, and NEVER sleep in class!

Procedures Mr. Edwards’s Class

Procedures Enter class and begin Bellringer while attendance is taken All classwork will be turned in to your class’s tray in my Inbox Assignments not finished in class should be completed for homework

Procedures Trash and recycling should be placed in the appropriate bin, NOT THROWN This is not P.E. and no scouts are hidden in my room – no one cares how well you shoot Pencils should be sharpened before the bell; if it breaks, try to wait until after the lesson to sharpen it. Having a spare is always a good idea!

Procedures - Restroom Each student will receive one bathroom pass each quarter. This pass can be used during independent work only. It cannot be used during instructional time. If a student doesn't use his/her pass during 1st quarter, it rolls over and they will have 2 passes to use 2nd quarter. If a student has used his/her pass and they ask to use the restroom, he/she will owe me back 10 minutes either before school or after school.

Procedures – Sign-In & Out If a student is tardy (whether excused or unexcused), he/she should sign in using the notebook by the door If you have a pass, place it in the front of the notebook after showing it to me

Procedures – Sign-In & Out If you have to leave the room FOR ANY REASON, you will sign out when you leave and sign back in upon your return

Procedures – Fire Alarms If the event of a fire alarm, you should calmly exit my classroom and turn right, going through the double doors around the corner STAY TOGETHER and convene on the opposite end of the parking lot I will take attendance again, then we wait until told to return to class – DO NOT WANDER OFF!! Upon returning to class, we will immediately get back on task

Rules You will be SILENT anytime someone comes over the intercom You will be in your seat and ready to go at the bell Eating & drinking in class are prohibited This includes chewing gum

Rules You will follow all classroom procedures You will follow all school & district rules

Rules You will be ATTENTIVE and ON TASK at all times You will not disturb the learning of yourself or others

Discipline Policies Verbal warning Student/Teacher conference Parental contact Write-up/Referral to administration

Grading Procedures Your quarter grade will be calculated with the following: Tests & Projects (30%) Class Assignments, Homework, & Class Participation (40%) Quizzes (30%)

Grading Procedures This is a semester course Your final grade will be calculated with the following: Quarter 1: 40% Quarter 2: 40% Semester Exam: 20%

Classwork/Homework All classwork should be turned in to your class’s tray in my Inbox Any work not completed in class will become homework A deadline will be issued for all work to be completed in order to count it for the quarter

Classwork/Homework Do it. Turn it in. Get credit. Missed assignments can be made up during Power Hour or on your own time

Units of Study Unit 1: Scarcity and Decision Making Unit 2: Supply & Demand in a Market Unit 3: Fundamentals of a Market System Unit 4: Macroeconomics Unit 5: Finance

Homework The second page of your syllabus should be filled out legibly and returned to me by THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th This is your first assignment for the year – let’s start off strong!