AP ECONOMICS

COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING PROCEDURES

Instructor: Mrs. Beth Moore Williams 

Email: beth.moore-williams@cobbk12.org (Please Note:  There are two (2)

               Beth Williams in the Cobb County Schools System)

Phone:    678-357-4857 Ext. 412

School Website:  http//www.cobbk12.org/~kell

Kell High School

Career Technology Department

Fall Semester 2006

COURSE DESCRIPTION:       

This semester long course gives students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system.  The learning is equivalent to a college level course. While supplemental readings are not required, students are encouraged to become regular readers of current articles on economic issues from the newspaper and business periodicals.

GRADING POLICY:                    Semester Projects (2)                                       35%

Chapter Quizzes/Homework 30%

                                                 Daily Work                                                    15%                                                                 Final Project                                                       5%                    

                                                Final Exam (End of Course Test)                     15%

EXPECTATIONS:

Class preparation and participation are important, and regular class attendance is absolutely necessary.  You are responsible for all assignments, deadlines, and announcements, etc. presented in class.  You are expected to read all assignments carefully before class and to be prepared to discuss them.  Students will need to put in the time to reach full understanding of the course material.

What’s new in the Career Technical Department? 

• Dress for Success Program. Every Wednesday students are encouraged to participate in a “Dress for Success” program designed to develop their professional image. The optional attire on Wednesday will be business casual or professional business wear. Each Career Technical teachers will acknowledge students on this special day each week.

VIDEOS:            Educational, Biographies, Movie Clips

We may occasionally view other curriculum-related movies or movie clips, none of which will exceed a PG-13 rating. We frequently view educational videos that correlate with the topic of learning. Your signature on this syllabus indicates permission for your student to view these movies.

MATERIALS NEEDED:       

Must have a 3-ring binder with dividers for a portfolio of all work assignments.

ATTENDANCE AND MAKE-UP POLICY:       

A student who is present and actively participates is more likely to be successful; however, if a student is absent, he/she is responsible for locating their make-up work in the designated folder and turning the assignment in.  All excused absences must have the test, class work and homework completed by the 5^th day after the absence.

LATE WORK POLICY:       

Work deadline dates are given on most work assignments.  All class work, homework, and projects must be turned in on time and/or by the due date. Any class work, homework or projects that must be late should have the teacher approval first before submitting any late work. 

TESTS AND QUIZZES:

Quizzes may be given at the end of each chapter.  They are meant to check on your understanding of the material presented.  Quizzes will include multiple-choice and free-response questions.  Students are expected to show both analytical and organizational skills in writing the essays and to incorporate explanatory diagrams that clarify his or her analysis.  Make-up quizzes and tests as soon as possible (within 5 days).  Quizzes can be long and will be scheduled for make-up at the instructor’s convenience.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:

Assignments are to be done for the date assigned.  They are considered part of your grade; late assignments will not be counted.  Homework assignments are made to enhance your understanding and help you with exam questions.  All homework is due at the beginning of the class period regardless.  The teacher does not have to ask for the homework.  The homework assignment should be placed in the designated homework basket.

TARDY POLICY:       

To avoid being counted tardy, students must be seated and ready for class when the bell rings.  If a student arrives tardy he/she must sign-in on the clipboard located on the teacher desk and proceed to their assigned seat. Telephone calls home will occur after the 5^th tardy and in accordance with the school policy.

CELLPHONES, CD PLAYERS, AND COMPUTER LAB USE (PLEASE READ)

Students should adhere to the cell phone policy established by the school.  CD players are not to be in use by a student anytime the teacher is lecturing, giving directions or leading the class.  All computers in the lab will remain off until instructed by the teacher to be turned on.  No Internet games are allowed.  Failure to comply with the CD or computer use class policy will result in the following penalties: 

LOST OF COMPUTER PRIVILEDGES and all assignments must be handwritten.

1^st Offense – 2 weeks

2^nd Offense – 4 weeks

3^rd Offense – Remainder of Semester

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Cheating is considered a serious matter.  The parents of a student who has been involved in cheating will be notified and the student will receive a grade of zero for the test or evaluation period, and a grade of U in conduct.

KELL HIGH SCHOOL                    CAREER TECHNOLOGY                   FALL 2006

AP Economics

SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Beth Moore Williams, Instructor

YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES YOUR AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• I have reviewed the class syllabus and understand the grading policy.
• I give permission for my child to view G, PG or PG13 movies if they are related to the curriculum of the class.
• I have read and understand the academic integrity policy.
• I am willing to be contacted by email.
• I have access to the Internet and will access the I-Cue parent feature check on my child's progress.  I understand that the teacher will make every effort to post grades within two weeks of accepting the assignment, but that posting of grades for larger papers and projects may extend a week longer.

Student Name:  ________________________________            Class Period: _________

                                    (Please print.)

____________________________________________

(Student's Signature)                                                                    

____________________________________________

(Parent's Signature)

(Parent's E-mail—EXCELLENT METHOD OF CONTACTING)

IMPORTANT:  ALL FORMS MUST BE ON FILE WITH THE TEACHER, PLEASE

RETURN THIS FORM WITH BOTH SIGNATURES BY THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE SEMESTER, August 18, 2006

Please feel free to contact the instructor if you have any additional questions or concerns.

AP Final Exam Exemption Policy:

The AP Final Exam Exemption Policy should be followed the same as all other classes.  As long as a student is passing the class and has no more than three absences from that class, he or she may exempt that exam.  However, as an AP student you are STRONGLY encouraged to take both the fall and spring final exam.