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Course Information Sheet
Norco High School |
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Course: Principles of American Democracy/Economics
Teacher: Miss Brodsky |
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I. Course Description
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"The price men pay for indifference to politics is to be governed by evil men or men worse than themselves" - Plato
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Government: In this course students apply knowledge gained in previous years of study to pursue a deeper understanding of the institution of American government. In addition, they draw on their studies of American History and of other societies to compare different systems of government in the world today. This course should be viewed as the culmination of civic values, rights and responsibilities that prepare students to vote, to reflect on the responsibilities of citizenship and to participate in community activities. |
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If ignorance paid dividends, most Americans could make a fortune out of what they don't know about economics" - |
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Economics: In this course students will deepen their understanding of the economic institutions and problems of the nation and the world in which they live. They will learn to make reasoned decisions on economic issues as citizens, workers, consumers, business owners, managers and members of civic groups. Students will add to the economic understanding they aquired in previous grades and apply tools (such as graphs, statistics, and equations) learned in other subject fields to their understanding of our economic system. |
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II. Course Requirements |
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"Excellence is never an accident" - Unknown |
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Come to class everyday prepared with the following materials:
1. Notebook: You will keep all work for the entire semester/year organized in a three-ringbinder with five divider tabs. Label tabs in the following order 1.) Course Information 2.) Notes 3.) Coursework 4.) Quizzes/Test 5.) Projects
2. Paper: Keep a personal supply of lined paper in your notebook. All assignments should be completed on 81/2 x 11 white college-ruled paper.
3. Writing Tools: Keep a personal supply of pens, pencils, highlighters, colored pencils, etc... in your notebook/backpack. Assignments must be done in blue/black ink or dark pencil (no other colors will be accepted). Notes can be written in any color you choose. If you plan to use mechanical pencils make sure lead is refilled prior to class.
4. Textbook: You will bring your text with you to class daily. Keep your book protected with a cover. Do not write, highlight, or make any stray marks in your book. You will be fined for damaged or lost books. |
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III. Course Assessment |
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"Success comes before work only in the dictionary" - Unknown |
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Your grade will be based on the following:
1. Classwork/Homework
2. Essays/Papers/Reports
3. Projects
4. Quizzes/Tests/Final Exams
5. Class Participation: You will earn class participation points on a daily basis. These points can be earned by being a positive participant in class. You will not receive daily participation points if you have an unexecused absence or you are tardy. Participation points cannot be made up.
Note: No late work will be accepted. You will have one freebie coupon per semester. Freebies may not be redeemed for quizzes, tests, projects, essays, papers, reports and some homework assignments. If you lose you freebie you will not receive another.
Grades will be calculated using a point system. The number of points earned divided by the number of points possible equals precentage received. You will be required to keep track of your points on a grade sheet. You will keep an up-to-date grade record in your three-ring binder.
The grading scale is as follows:
100% - 90% = A
89% - 80% = B
79% - 70% = C
69% - 60% = D
59% - 0% = F
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IV. Course Behavior Expectations |
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"How I hate discipline! How my heart spurned correction! I would not obey my teachers or listen to my instructors. I have come to the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly. But, whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, and he who hates correction is stupid. Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise." - Unkown |
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All rules, regulations, and consequences regarding student conduct at Norco High are applicable in the classroom. The following are a few general classroom guidelines to follow...
1. Be courteous, respectful and attentive at all times. Do not disrupt the learning process of others.
2. Come to class on time with required materials and assignments.
3. Keep the classroom and its property neat and clean.
4. Stay in assigned seats at all times unless otherwise instructed. The bell does not dismiss the class.
5. Do not ear, drink or chew gum in the classroom.
6. Turn of cell phones and pagers before entering that classroom.
7. Laugh at teacher's jokes.
8. Compliment teacher's fashion sense. |
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V. Course Attendance Policy |
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"Too much attention to health is a hindrance to learning, to invention, and to studies of any kind , for we are always feeling suspicious shootings and swimmings in our heads, and we are prone to blame our studies for them" - Plate |
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All rules, regulations and consequences regarding student tardies and attendance at Norco High School are applicable to this class. If you know you are going to be absent, plan ahead and get your work. As a general rule the number of days absent is the number of days you have to make up the missed assignments once you have returned to school. Make a phone buddy you can call the day you are absent to find out what you have missed. It is your responsibility to find out missed assignments and to makeup any missed tests/quizzes. If tardy or absence is unexcused makeup work will not be accepted. |
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VI. Teacher Availability |
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If you have any questions please contact Norco High School at 909/736-3241. I am available to meet with students and parents before and after school and on my preparation period.
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VII. Your signature below signifies your understanding of this courses expectations, requirements, grading, rules, and attendance policy.
Student Signature ___________________________________ Date ______________
Parent Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________
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