Welcome to
12 Grade Economics
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Teacher: Eddie Laury
Contact info: elaury@judsonisd.org
Tutoring & Conference: Tuesday 4:30-5:30, Wednesday 7:30-8:15, Conference 4th Period
Room: B108
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Course Description:
The Economics course is designed to effectively approach the core objectives as specified by the Texas
Education Agency and the school district. This course places an emphasis on the student developing an
economic way of thinking and problem solving that can be used in their lives as consumers, savers, and
members of the workforce, responsible citizens, and effective participants in the global economy. We
will use a variety of teaching strategies and methods to create an environment that is conducive to
learning.
Goals:
1. To promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills including the analysis and synthesis of
information.
2. To create an environment in which all students participate to achieve their full academic potential.
3. To learn the language of economics and exhibit an awareness of; to develop attitudes, values, and
skills for citizenship in the American free enterprise system
4. To lay a foundation for life beyond high school by developing an ability to think independently and
intelligently about economic problems and to create solutions.
Course Materials:
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Text: Economics: Principles and Practices
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Composition Book
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Writing utensils (highlighter, pens & pencils)
Grading:
Homework
Daily Grades/Quizzes
Assessments/Major Projects
Total
10%
50%
40%
100%
More on Grades:
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CBA (Curriculum Based Assessment) are tests which will measure your knowledge at the end
of each grading period.
Participation is based on your overall impact on the class. Daily participation grades are earned
through your class involvement, effort, and behavior.
Daily grades include all assignments and activities other than CBAs and Assessments.
Assessments include tests, journals, and any in depth projects. Expect no less than 3
Assessments per grading period.
Homework:
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Homework is assigned on Wednesday nights. It will be either a current event or watching the
national news. We will be alternating weeks. A summary of the news or current event will be
due on Thursday. I do not accept late work, so please have it ready for class discussion on
Thursday. You may use the internet, as long as you include the complete URL.
Interactive Notebooks
 Throughout the school year, you will be creating a notebook with all the information you have
learned in 12th grade Economics. Your notebook will STAY in the classroom. During class,
you will complete a variety of activities in your notebook: including, but not limited to;
discussion notes, reading notes, warm-ups, homework assignments, creative class assignments,
rubrics and ideas. All of this will be in your notebook!
 You will create a title page for each 6 weeks, (we will have 6 Units, 1 for each 6 week grading
period). Following the Title page, there will be a Table of Contents in which you will record
the page number and title of each page for the unit. It is your responsibility to keep up with
numbering and the table of contents. A teacher example will be available for the class.
 Do not remove any pages from your notebook unless instructed by the teacher to do so.
Keeping this notebook consistently throughout the school year will teach you valuable
organizational skills, as well as creativity and independence as a thinker and writer.
 In case of an absence, it is your responsibility to bring your notebook up to date. You may do
this by attending tutoring during my posted hours or by appointment.
Semester Project TBD: Don’t worry it won’t be too bad…
Late Work and Retakes:
 Students have 3 days to make up missed assignments (parent signature required unless the
student was absent) Late homework will not be accepted.
 Students have 7 days to retake tests.
Absences & Tardiness:
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Attendance should be a priority and it is the responsibility of all students to insure they are here
unless excused by the attendance office.
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Tardiness is disruptive and will not be tolerated. Be on time!!
Do:
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Respect: yourself, your classmates and your teacher
Encourage, support, and help your classmates
Participate in lessons and discussions
Ask questions
Ask for help
Follow rules and regulations listed in class and found in the student handbook
Do Not:
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Utilize personal electronic devices in class (unless authorized by me)
Sleep during class
Speak out of turn during lesson or discussion
Get out of seat during lesson or discussion
Remind 101
To receive reminders of assignments via text message I subscribe to a service called Remind 101. It
is a safe and free way for me to communicate with you while keeping both our phone numbers
confidential. It is NOT required you use this service.
2nd Period: To receive messages via text, text @mrlaury2 to (832) 304-2182.
5th Period: text @mrlaury5 to (832) 304-2182
6th Period: text @mrlaury6 to (832) 304-2182
You can opt-out of messages at any time by replying, 'unsubscribe @mrlaury2, @mrlaury5 or
@mrlaury6.
Parent Involvement:
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Parents are encouraged to ask their children questions pertaining to what they have learned in
class on each day.
If at any time a parent needs to communicate with me: please utilize the contact information
provided at the top of this outline or you can call the school at (210) 662-5000
Parent/teacher conferences are welcomed.
* Note: The teacher does reserve the right to alter or change classroom policy as seen fit.
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