Economics
Spring 2016
Course Topics
1. Foundations
2. Economic Systems
3. Microeconomics
4. Measurement and
Fiscal Policy
5. Money, Banking,
Monetary Policy
6. Personal Finance
7. International Trade
Mr. Leverington
Room 613P
Phone: (480) 308-7479
e-mail: jrleveri@mpsaz.org
Prep Hour: 6
Website
http://www.mpsaz.org/rmhs/staff/jrleveringto
Note: The website will be a valuable tool for you to utilize
this semester. Schedules, assignments, and resources are
regularly posted on my website.
Course Description
This course provides students with a foundation in
economics. This course covers all aspects of economics
from basic theories to personal finance.
Required Materials

Binder or Folder: This will be used to store
reading worksheets, materials for portfolio.

Notebook: You will need to write frequently.

You: Be here, be prepared.
NOTE:
Mr. Leverington reserves the right to amend any portion of this syllabus at any time.
GRADING POLICY
 Problem Sets – 20%
 Assignments – 20%
 Canvas Quizzes – 10%
1. RESPECT your fellow
classmates.
2. Pay attention.
-done on canvas on own time
-must be done in allotted time
 Tests – 40%
 MCESA Final – 10%
3. MPS Dress Code is
enforced.
4. No cell phone usage,
Electronic Device usage,
ever!
5.
No stinky food.
Grading Policy
All grades are given as part of a point system.
Every assignment and quiz is given a certain
value, see the Homework Policy below. Every
test will be worth 70 points. Below is the grading
scale. You will be given regular updates on your
grade.
A
B
C
D
= 90 - 100%
= 80 – 89%
= 70 – 79%
= 60 – 69%
Consequences for Behavior, Attendance, or Academic Issues
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
In-class discussion
After class meeting
Parent contact
Assistant principal notified.
Student withdrawn