2. Back to School Night (2014)  Mr. David Irie  Economics (First Semester) and AP Government (Second Semester) - Period 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5  Mr. David Irie  Economics (First Semester) and AP Government (Second Semester) - Period 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

3. Economics  Economics is a state required course for graduation.  It is a survey course designed to help give your son / daughter an overview of some basic economic principles.  Economics is a state required course for graduation.  It is a survey course designed to help give your son / daughter an overview of some basic economic principles.

4. Current Events are a key component of the course.  Every period begins with a student current event presentation.  Each student is assigned a day to do a presentation.  Each student will present once during the quarter.  The presentation should last 3 - 5 minutes and relate to the world of business.  Every period begins with a student current event presentation.  Each student is assigned a day to do a presentation.  Each student will present once during the quarter.  The presentation should last 3 - 5 minutes and relate to the world of business.

5. Lessons  Lectures.  Use of IPADs / Chromebooks  Games.  Econo Game  Market of Wheat Game  Simulations.  Stock Simulation  Lectures.  Use of IPADs / Chromebooks  Games.  Econo Game  Market of Wheat Game  Simulations.  Stock Simulation

6. Grading  1. Point Scale (Approximately 1000 per semester.  2. Tests are the most heavily weighed part of the course.  Homework assignments and handouts are posted school web site.  Limited extra credit available.  Make up policy (one day for every day that is missed.)  Citizenship (Tardies, tardies, tardies…)  1. Point Scale (Approximately 1000 per semester.  2. Tests are the most heavily weighed part of the course.  Homework assignments and handouts are posted school web site.  Limited extra credit available.  Make up policy (one day for every day that is missed.)  Citizenship (Tardies, tardies, tardies…)

7. Economics Curriculum  Basic Living Skills (Personal Investing)  Introduction to Economics  Microeconomics  Macroeconomics  International Trade  Basic Living Skills (Personal Finance)  Basic Living Skills (Personal Investing)  Introduction to Economics  Microeconomics  Macroeconomics  International Trade  Basic Living Skills (Personal Finance)

8. Standards and Student Learner Outcomes (formerly ESLR’s)  All state standards are addressed in the course.  Student Learner Outcomes, which have been determined by the school, will be be addressed.  A list of these can be found on the school website under my homework assignments.  All state standards are addressed in the course.  Student Learner Outcomes, which have been determined by the school, will be be addressed.  A list of these can be found on the school website under my homework assignments.

9. Economics Major Assignments  Entrepreneur Project (Due on Sept 18)  Stock Simulation (Due on Nov 14): http://www.marketw atch.com  Editorials on Anti- trust and protectionism.  Entrepreneur Project (Due on Sept 18)  Stock Simulation (Due on Nov 14): http://www.marketw atch.com  Editorials on Anti- trust and protectionism.

10. AP Government begins in the second semester.  AP Government curriculum is driven by the College Board.  The class is designed to prepare your son / daughter for the AP exam in May.  AP Government curriculum is driven by the College Board.  The class is designed to prepare your son / daughter for the AP exam in May.

11. Some Logistics  Grades are posted regularly on powerschool.  Most assignments are posted on the school web site.  Grades are posted regularly on powerschool.  Most assignments are posted on the school web site.

12. Contacting Me  Email: dirie@smusd.us Email: dirie@smusd.us  Call the school to make an appointment 626- 299-7020  Conference time is at lunch (12:20 - 1:00 pm) or sixth period (2:00 - 3:00 pm).  Email: dirie@smusd.us Email: dirie@smusd.us  Call the school to make an appointment 626- 299-7020  Conference time is at lunch (12:20 - 1:00 pm) or sixth period (2:00 - 3:00 pm).