Friday August 15, 2014
Mr. Goblirsch – Economics
OBJECTIVE – Students Will Be Able To – SWBAT:
- Identify the rules and procedures of Mr. Goblirsch’s class.
AGENDA:
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WARM-UP: Econ Quick Think
Intro Account Form & Checks
Calculate taxes
Assign Class Jobs
PRESENTATION: Finish Class Syllabus
***HW: Class Syllabus Signature DUE WEDNESDAY 8/20
Econ Quick Think WARM-UP: (Follow the directions below)
***5 minutes***
When you hear the word economics, what are the first words that
you think of?
1) Create a list of 5-10 words that come to your mind.
2) Compare your list with your partner.
3) Compare your lists with your pod.
Econ Class Jobs
There are a couple of jobs in this class that are
available. Students who have an assigned job
will be responsible for carrying out their duty, and
in return will be receive a $2 a day raise. The
jobs are as follows:
- Light person – turning on and off the lights as
needed during the class period
- Distributor/Collector – passing out/collecting
papers as needed during the class period
- Book Person – there will be one book person
per pod. Their job will be to get out and
return each pod members book as needed.
I. Econ. Intro
• This is a semester long course that focuses on the
major concepts of the American Economic system.
The goal of this course is to provide the students
with an understanding of the U.S. economic
system of capitalism. This course will focus on 3
key areas of Economics:
– Fundamental concepts (Ex – Scarcity, Trade-Offs,
Productivity, Economic systems, etc)
– Microeconomic concepts (Ex – Markets & Prices,
Supply & Demand, Competition, etc)
– Macroeconomic concepts (Ex – GDP, Unemployment,
Inflation, Monetary & Fiscal policy, etc)
II. Gov’t. Intro
• This is a semester long course that focuses on
the functions of the American Government.
The goal of this course is to provide the
students with an understanding of the U.S.
system of representative democracy. The
purpose of this goal is to create students who
will become positive, interested, contributing
citizens who understand how government can
have an impact on their everyday life, and
create students who will become active
participants within the American system.
III. Daily Materials
To be prepared for this class on a daily basis, you
should have:
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Pencil/Pen (blue or black ink only)
Spiral Notebook (specifically for Econ/Govt only)
Econ/Govt textbook
• Economics: Principles in Action, Prentice Hall
• Macgruder’s American Government, Prentice Hall
4) Section in binder devoted to Econ/Govt
(Binder does not have to be for Econ/Govt only)
STRUCTURED ACADEMIC
DISCUSSION
Discuss the following question with your partner:
1)
Identify one item that each student should have with them on a
daily basis in Mr. Goblirsch’s class.
I should have _______ with me each day for Mr. Goblirsch’s class.
IV. Classroom Expectations
DO:
1) FOLLOW ALL CHS RULES AND POLICIES
2) Be respectful of fellow students, staff, and
school property
3) Show up to class on time and prepared for the
day
4) Follow instructions as they are given the first
time
5) Participate in class on a daily basis
6) Raise your hand in order to participate in class
discussion
7) Stay in your assigned seat at all times during
the class period
IV. Classroom Expectations
cont’d
DO NOT:
1) Be disruptive of class by talking or disturbing fellow
students
2) Talk while the teacher is directing class, while a fellow
student is speaking, or while you are supposed to be
working
3) Use any electronic devices, including cell phones, iPods,
etc. (any electronic devices used during class will be
confiscated immediately)
***Refusal to hand over a device upon request will
result in a class suspension for defiance
4) Eat or drink anything while in the classroom (Bottled
water is allowed)
5) Wear hats, hoods, or sunglasses while in the classroom
STURCTURED ACADEMIC
DISCUSSION
Discuss the following question with your partner:
1)
Describe what will happen if a student uses an electronic device
in class.
If I use an electronic device, without permission, ______.
V. Attendance
– Daily attendance is essential to being successful. All school
attendance and tardy policy rules will be enforced.
– In this classroom, students are to be in their seat and
opening their notebook for daily work when the tardy bell
rings. Anything less will result in being marked tardy.
– Absent work is the responsibility of the student. Students
will have one day to make up work for each excused day of
absence.
– Restroom Policy/Procedure:
• Students will not be allowed to use the restroom in the first 15, or last 15,
minutes of class.
• Sign the Hall Pass log upon exiting & re-entering class.
• Students may ask to use the restroom during a break in class activities, not
while the class is being addressed by the teacher or a peer.
– ***Test & Quiz Make-ups will only be held on Wednesdays
After School***
Name:
_______________________
Rm 410
Name:
_______________________
410 Goblirsch Way
Ceres, CA
Rm 410
410 Goblirsch Way
Ceres, CA
Pay to the
order of __________________________________________________ $ __________
Pay to the
order of __________________________________________________ $ __________
_________________________________________________________________ Dollars
_________________________________________________________________ Dollars
Memo ________________________
Memo ________________________
:1234567890:
Name:
Signature ______________________________
:1234567890:
:987654321012 : 2014:
_______________________
Rm 410
Name:
Signature ______________________________
:987654321012 : 2014:
_______________________
Rm 410
410 Goblirsch Way
Ceres, CA
410 Goblirsch Way
Ceres, CA
Pay to the
order of __________________________________________________ $ __________
Pay to the
order of __________________________________________________ $ __________
_________________________________________________________________ Dollars
_________________________________________________________________ Dollars
Memo ________________________
Memo ________________________
:1234567890:
Name:
Signature ______________________________
:987654321012 : 2014:
_______________________
:1234567890:
Rm 410
Name:
Signature ______________________________
:987654321012 : 2014:
_______________________
Rm 410
410 Goblirsch Way
Ceres, CA
410 Goblirsch Way
Ceres, CA
Pay to the
order of __________________________________________________ $ __________
Pay to the
order of __________________________________________________ $ __________
_________________________________________________________________ Dollars
_________________________________________________________________ Dollars
Memo ________________________
Memo ________________________
:1234567890:
Signature ______________________________
:987654321012 : 2014:
:1234567890:
Signature ______________________________
:987654321012 : 2014:
WEBSITE
WRITE THIS DOWN AT THE TOP OF YOUR SYLLABUS
• www.goblirsch.weebly.com
– Please refer to the website for absent work
STRUCTURED ACADEMIC
DISCUSSION
Discuss the following question with your partner:
1)
Explain what you should do if you are absent.
In Mr. Goblirsch’s class, if I am absent, I should _______.
VI. Behavior Consequences
Students who are not following class rules and are
disrupting class procedures will be subject to discipline
consequences.
1st offense – Warning
2nd offense – Warning and/or possible change of seat
and/or asked to stay after class to discuss behavior
3rd offense – Student Referral/Class suspension and
Parent contact
***The teacher reserves the right to skip the first two steps
for any incident that requires immediate removal from
class or for a student who continuously disrupts class
on a consistent basis.
VII. Grading
Grading system – Grades will be calculated based on
weighted percentages for each points category.
A – 90 – 100%
B – 80 – 89%
C – 70 – 79%
D – 55 – 69%
F – Below 55%
VIII. Points Categories
5% - Participation – including daily participation, partner/group
participation, etc.
40% - In-Class and Homework Assignments – including
notebook checks, homework, news article summaries, etc.
40% - Quizzes / Tests – including weekly quizzes, pop quizzes,
and unit benchmark tests
15% - Final Exam
IX. Daily Procedures
– At the beginning of class each day (first 4-5 minutes),
students will complete the daily Warm-Up displayed on the
Agenda slide.
– Students will be required to maintain an up-to-date
Economics/American Government notebook. Included in
their notebook should be: daily warm-ups & lecture notes.
– Students will also be required to complete in-class
assignments, worksheets, and news article summaries as
assigned.
– Notebook Checks – Notebooks will be checked on a weekly
basis to ensure that students are completing tasks when
assigned.
– All handouts should be kept in the Economics/American
Government section of the student’s binder.
X. Late Work
Late assignments can be turned in for ½ credit up to 5 days
after the due date. After 5 days, a student will no
longer be able to receive credit for a late assignment.
Absent work not made up within the allotted make-up
time will then be considered late, and the late work
policy will be in effect. It is your responsibility to
complete and turn in assignments on time as they are
assigned and collected.
***Extra Credit opportunities may be offered throughout the
course at the teacher’s discretion.
STRUCTURED ACADEMIC
DISCUSSION
Discuss the following question with your partner:
1)
Explain Mr. Goblirsch’s late work policy.
In Mr. Goblirsch’s class, the late work policy is ____________.
XI. Cheating/Plagiarism
Students are expected to complete their own work without
cheating or plagiarizing from another source. This
would be defined as:
Copying all or part of someone else’s work
Stealing language, thoughts, or ideas from someone else’s
work and portraying them as yours
Communicating any answer to another student during a
test or assignment
***Any incident involving cheating/plagiarism will result in a
zero on the assignment/test and possible further
disciplinary action.
CONTACT INFO
WRITE THIS DOWN UNDER THE CONTACT INFORMATION
• Voicemail ext. 6607
– This extension must be used during the school day
HW Assignment
I have read and understand the class syllabus regarding
the expectations for Mr. Goblirsch’s class. Please cut
at the dotted line and return this bottom portion by
WEDNESDAY August 20th.