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12th Grade

2013 - 2014 school year

Economics12th Grade

Teacher: Ms. Hanson

Email: alicia_h@csu.fullerton.edu

Conference: 1stperiod, 7:55 8:46

Room 413

Cypress High School

Dear parents and students,

Welcome to your senior year and Economics! I look forward to getting to know each of you and

beginning a fun and productive semester with you! As you know, Economics is a semester long class, after

which you will be transferring over to Government for the remaining semester of the school year. We have

lot of material to get through in a short amount of time, so your focus and participation will be key for

success in this class.

Since well be spending half a year together, let me introduce myself and tell you a bit about my

background. Im Ms. Hanson and this is my first year teaching this class and in secondary education. The

majority of my 5 years teaching experience has been with K 6thstudents, but Im excited to begin working

with older students. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Japanese from California State University,

Fullerton and also received my teaching credential in Social Studies there. After I graduated, I spent a year

teaching English to elementary students in Japan, which was a fun life experience that I learned a lot from.

In my spare time I love to watch movies (Im particularly fond of old classic films), read (I love Sherlock

Holmes and lots of crime/mystery fiction), and spend time with my friends and family. I also love to travel

besides having lived in Japan, Ive also been to Europe twice and I look forward to hopefully visiting many

more places in the future.

Parents, I believe that regular communication is another key component for your childs success in

this class. I will regularly update this classs information in Aeries, so you will be able to keep track of your

childs grades and any upcoming assignments/projects that are due. If you ever need to contact me, you ma

email me at any time, and if necessary we can set up a time to have a parent teacher conference. I will do

everything I can to make myself available to discuss your childs progress.

Again, I look forward to spending the semester with you!

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Course Description

The course will follow California State Standards and AUHSD

standards for Economics. Students will master fundamental

economics concepts, applying the tools (graphs, statistics, and

equations) from other subject areas to the understanding of operations

and institutions of economic systems. Studied in a historic context

are the basic economic principles of micro- and macroeconomics,international economics, comparative economic systems,

measurement, and methods.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will study the principles and practices of economics with

applications to their roles as present and future employees, employers,

savers, investors, consumers, and citizens through these five skills:

1. Essential SkillsStudents will read and analyze information andbe able to explain different points of view effectively.

2. Critical Thinking SkillsStudents will critically analyze

information and decide what the future consequences may be, as well

as, looking objectively at pieces of evidence and use problem solving

processes to engage others into discussion.

3. Technological skillsStudents will be encouraged to use

computers and the internet to gain knowledge, research, and produce

assignments.

4. Career Planning OpportunitiesStudents will be given the

information on how this class can prepare them for various careers

through assignments and speakers.

5. Life Long LearningStudents will be expected to behave in a

mature manner based upon respect. Students will be accountable for

their actions and expected to be responsible and organized.

Grading Procedures

Economics is a required semester course in order to graduate. Ifstudents do not receive a passing grade and do not have time to make

up the credit they will not graduate. All assignments will receive a

grade that equates to a number. The students percentage will

determine ones grade.

Grading Scale:

Materials

Students are expected to be prepare

for class by having completed

assignments, their textbook, pens

and pencils, notebook, and paper.

Cheating

Cheating is unacceptable at any tim

and on any assignment or exam.

Students who cheat will receive a

zero grade for that assignment and

may have their grade lowered one

full grade for the semester.

Aeries

Grades will normally be updated

following a unit exam. Packets wil

be turned in on the day of an exam

and recorded after that. Parents an

students will be able to login to the

Aeries portal to view updated grad

for this class.

Parents

If you need to contact me, please

write a note in your students

daily planner, or you may email

me at:

alicia_h@csu.fullerton.edu

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90-100%=A

80-89%=B

70-79%=C

60-69%=D

Below 60%=F

Grades will be based on four major categories:

Exams: Students will take exams over the course of the

semester as well as semester finals. Over the course of the

unit the students can expect to take quizzes on material

learned in class or at home.

Assignments: Assignments will be given in class.

Assignments will then be collected in packets on the day of a

quiz or exam.

Projects: Projects are any work that is not a daily

assignment. Group work or activities, essays, and current

events will make up this category. The stock market projectwill make up a major part of this category.

Participation: Students are expected to be in class and on

time with the appropriate materials. Students who do not

show up on time and/or without their materials will lose

participation points. Students are also expected to be

cooperative and participate in all assignments. Students are

expected to use their daily planners.

Discipline

The Cypress High School assertive discipline plan will be followed.

Students that are respectful, responsible, and organized should have

no discipline problems. Students who do not adhere to the plan or

are disruptive will lose all extra credit and will receive no points

for class participation.

Make-Up Policy

Students that have verified absences will be allowed to make up

assignments and exams. It is the students responsibility to get

the work assigned or set up a time to make up an exam. Students

that have unexcused absences will receive a zero on all assignments

missed and will not be able to make up the work.

Thank you for taking the time to read the curriculum

letter and signing below.

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I have read and understand the curriculum letter for Economics.

Students name __________________________________

Students signature_______________________________

Parent/guardian signature_________________________