Elmont Memorial High School
Sewanhaka Central High School District
“A Nationally Recognized School of Excellence”
Economics 2012-2013
Mr. Watson
Email: Jwatson@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Office Number 488-9231
Course Objectives: This course provides students with economic knowledge and skills that will enable
them to function as economically literate citizens. Students will gain an understanding of economic
concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, inflation, taxation, economic growth and interdependence.
The major emphasis is on the economy of the United States, but significant attention will be given to the
interdependent world economy as a whole, and to other economic systems.
CLASS SUPPLIES
Students must come to class with the following supplies each and every day:
Three ring binder, loose leaf paper, Pocket folder, Pen or Pencil
CLASSROOM RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules will apply at all times:
1. Be on time every day! A sweep pass will be issued if you are late. You must be in your assigned
seat when the bell rings.
2. The district policy states that 12 absences from a half-year class will result in immediate course
failure.
3. All school rules will be strictly enforced. (No eating in class, no cell phones, no headphones
etc.) Only bottled water will be permitted.
4. Always raise your hand to speak, no calling out in class.
5. Be respectful to others! Disrespectful or rude behavior will not be tolerated.
6. Bathroom passes are for emergencies only.
(Please contact Mr. Watson if any Medical Conditions exist.)
TESTS, QUIZZES, AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
1. Tests will always be announced in advance. Review sheets may be provided.
2. Expect quizzes on homework assignments, class assignments, and in-class discussions. These
quizzes will not always be announced.
3. It is your responsibility to make up all missing work. Assignments that you miss while you are
absent are expected to be made up. If they are not made up they will be counted as zeroes. This
includes tests, quizzes, projects etc. You will be expected to get any notes you have missed from a
classmate.
4. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated! This includes plagiarism, copying homework, and any
talking during tests or quizzes. Any form of cheating will result in a grade of zero and a phone call
home!
Economics
Mr. Watson
2012-2013
Teacher/Student/Parent/Guardian Contract
I have read and understand what is expected of me in Mr. Watson’s Economics class. In signing this
contract I am stating that I am fully aware of the classroom rules, regulations and expectations for the
2012-2013 school year.
Student’s Name _________________________________ Per. _____ Date __________
Student Signature _________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name (printed) ____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature ________________________________________________
Best Phone Number to Reach Parent/Guardian __________________________________