Mr. Pedota                                                      Name___________________          

Economics----Course Requirements            Fall 2009                 

 

Welcome to Economics.  Economics is a ½ year course.  Students will take a school final at the end of the course in January.

 

Classroom Rules:

 

1.  Be on time to class.  Students must be in their seat when the bell rings.  

 

2.  Be prepared.  Bring the necessary materials to class. 

 

3.  Homework will be given on a regular basis.  Homework needs to be on your desk

     when the bell rings. 

 

4.  Respect the rights and dignity of others and their property.

 

5.  Observe and follow all the rules as stated in the John Jay’s Code of Conduct.

 

Necessary Materials:

 

Each student is required to have a 1” or 1.5” binder, two pens, two pencils, looseleaf paper, a highlighter, and a pack of index cards.  The Course Requirements need to be signed by a parent/ guardian and returned the next school day.  I will check them tomorrow.  This will count as a homework assignment.

 

Grading:                                 60%Tests, Quizzes, and Projects

                                                20% Homework

                                                20% Classwork and Participation

                                               

Tests, Quizzes, and Projects:  We will review before a test or quiz.  However, it is the student’s responsibility to review the material at home before the test or quiz.  Anything covered in class, the student is responsible for.  This includes notes, articles, classwork, group activities, readings, and classroom discussions.  Students will be given a list of topics that they need to know for tests and quizzes. 

 

Homework:  Homework will be assigned on a regular basis and checked on the day it is due.  Late homework will not be accepted unless you were absent on the day the homework was assigned or absent on the day the homework was due.  Late essays and projects will be accepted but points will be deducted.  If you were absent on the day the homework was assigned or checked, it is the student’s responsibility to get the homework and show the teacher the completed homework the next school day.

 

 

 

Classwork and Participation:  Classwork and participation make up 20% of the grade.  Students are expected to complete classwork and try their best every day.  It is expected that students take notes, complete worksheets, and participate in large and small group activities, and class discussions. 

 

Grading:  Marking period #1 is 40% of the final grade.  Marking period #2 is 40%

of the final grade.  The final is 20% of the final grade.

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Parents/ Guardians:

 

            I will contact you if the need arises.  Please feel free to contact me at John Jay High School at 897-6700 extension 106 if you have any questions or concerns.

            Please sign the form below and return it to me through your son or daughter.  Thank you for your support and I hope to see you on Parents’ Night!

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Mr. Pedota

 

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