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Back to School Night (2016)

Back to School Night (2016). Mr. David Irie Economics (First Semester) and AP Government (Second Semester) - Period 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Economics. Economics is a state required course for graduation.

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Back to School Night (2016)

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  1. Back to School Night (2016) • Mr. David Irie • Economics (First Semester) and AP Government (Second Semester) - Period 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

  2. 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.

  3. 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 at least once during the quarter. • The presentation should last 3 - 5 minutes and relate to the world of business.

  4. Lessons • Lectures. • Use of Chromebooks • Games. • Econo Game • Market of Wheat Game • Simulations. • Stock Simulation

  5. 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…)

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

  7. Standards and Student Learner Outcomes (formerly ESLR’s) • All state standards are addressed in the course. • Schoolwide 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.

  8. Economics Major Assignments • Entrepreneur Project (Due on Sept 13) • Stock Simulation (Due on Nov 10): http://www.marketwatch.com • Editorials on Anti-trust and protectionism.

  9. 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.

  10. Some Logistics • Grades are posted regularly on powerschool. • Most assignments are posted on the school web site.

  11. Contacting Me • Email: dirie@smusd.usor you can 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).

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