FLVS Syllabus
• FLVS: Economics/U.S. Government
Facilitator: Mr. Mickens
kmickens@dadeschools.net
• Economics- The grade 9-12 Economics course consists of
the following content area strands: Economics and
Geography. The primary content emphasis for this course
pertains to the study of the concepts and processes of the
national and international economic systems. Content
should include, but is not limited to, currency, banking, and
monetary policy, the fundamental concepts relevant to the
major economic systems, the global market and economy,
major economic theories and economists, the role and
influence of the government and fiscal policies, economic
measurements, tools, and methodology, financial and
investment markets, and the business cycle.
• United States Government - The grade 9-12 United
States Government course consists of the following
content area strands: Geography, Civics and
Government. The primary content for the course
pertains to the study of government institutions and
political processes and their historical impact on
American society. Content should include, but is not
limited to, the functions and purpose of government,
the function of the state, the constitutional framework,
federalism, separation of powers, functions of the
three branches of government at the local, state and
national level, and the political decision-making
process.
• Honors/Advanced courses offer scaffold learning opportunities for
students to develop the critical skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
in a more rigorous and reflective academic setting. Students are
empowered to perform at higher levels as they engage in the following:
analyzing historical documents and supplementary readings, working in
the context of thematically categorized information, becoming proficient
in note-taking, participating in Socratic seminars/discussions, emphasizing
free-response and document-based writing, contrasting opposing
viewpoints, solving problems, etc. Students will develop and demonstrate
their skills through participation in a capstone and/or extended researchbased paper/project (e.g., history fair, participatory citizenship project,
mock congressional hearing, projects for competitive evaluation,
investment portfolio contests, or other teacher-directed projects).
• Mathematics Benchmark Guidance - Social
Studies instruction should include
opportunities for students to interpret and
create representations of historical events and
concepts using mathematical tables, charts,
and graphs.
• Student Expectations
• This course requires the same level of commitment
from you as a traditional classroom course would.
Throughout the course, you are expected to spend
approximately 5–7 hours or more per week online on
the following activities:
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Interactive lessons that include a mixture of
instructional videos and tasks
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Assignments in which you apply and extend learning
in each lesson
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Assessments including quizzes, tests, and cumulative
exams
• Communication
Your teacher will communicate with you regularly
through discussions, e-mail, chat, and system
announcements. Through this communication with
your teacher, you will monitor your progress through
the course and improve your learning by reviewing
material that was challenging for you. You must
provide a working contact number for you and your
parent, so that your teacher can contact you with the
information and resources needed to successfully
complete this course.
Grading
• Your grade will be based on the work you complete online by your FLVS
teacher. Your conduct and effort graded will be entered by me.
Policy on Academic Honesty: Krop and FLVS expect all members of its
community to act with honesty and integrity at all times, especially in
their academic coursework. Academic honesty respects the intellectual
and creative work of others, flows from dedication to and pride in
performing one’s own best work and is essential if true learning is to take
place. Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to,
the following: all acts of cheating on assignments or examinations, or
facilitating other students’ cheating; plagiarism, fabrication of data,
including the use of false citations; and improper use of internet sites and
resources.
General Classroom Rules & Discipline:
I strictly adhere to the standards for behavior (including the dress code) established in the Parent/Student Handbook. The
following lists of rules are highlights from the greater list of rules and expectations in the Parent/Student Handbook for
which all MDCPS students are responsible.
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Be in your assigned seat, in compliance with dress code and ID, and ready to work when the bell rings.*absolutely no
talking during the first/last ten (5) minutes of class! Attendance and pertinent information will take place during this
time.
Raise your hand for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
You may not leave the room during class. No hall passes will be given during the first and last 10 minutes of class.
Exceptions (which still require instructor's permission): discipline, medical requirements, emergency restroom needs.
Do not touch anyone else in class with your hands, feet or any other object.
No cursing or profanity including the “N” word will be tolerated. (Automatic referral/detention will be given on the first
offense.)
Show courtesy and respect to all students, teachers and guests in the classroom.
Do not sleep, eat, drink (not even water), or chew gum in class. *unless given permission
No cell phones are to be out at any time. * Unless given permission; cell phones will be confiscated and sent to the office.
Do not go behind the instructor's desk unless specifically directed to do so by the instructor.
Follow instructions the first time they are given.
The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell. *Remain seated
Follow and adhere to Integrity Guidelines
All Students are required to wear headphones while using the computers.
Consequences for breaking any of the preceding 10 rules, as well as any of the other rules specified in
the Parent/Student Handbook, include the following and depend upon the severity and frequency of the
offense, and not necessarily in this order:
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Warning/parent phone call
Parent / Teacher Conference
Teacher Detention – with behavioral essays (5 paragraphs) Wednesdays in 2145/2224
Reduction of Conduct (Citizenship) Grade
Referral
Saturday School and Suspension for more serious offenses at the administration's discretion.
Removal and withdrawal from Florida Virtual
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Note: Behavior, conduct, and grades will have an effect on your ability to attend senior activities, such as
homecoming dance, senior breakfast, grad-night, prom, and participation in athletics and extracurricular
activities. Students who receive detentions or behavioral essays will not be allowed to use computers in
class until those consequences are completed.
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Classroom Rules
Mr. Mickens
United States Government/Economics
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1. Students must be on time to class and wearing their school uniform and ID. No ID, no admittance! Pick up a
laptop as you enter the class and sit in your assigned seat immediately. Remain in your assign seat at all times
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2. All students must be seated and quiet when the bell rings. Absolutely no talking during the first and last ten (5)
minutes of class. All students must have on their earbuds/headphones while working on the computers.
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3. Follow directions the first time they are given. Information will not be repeated a second time. LISTENING is a
very important skill that adults need to learn to be successful. Food and water are prohibited in the lab, unless
permission is given by the instructor.
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4. ABSOLUTELY no Cursing, inappropriate behavior, vulgar or foul language, including the “N” word, will not be
tolerated in this class! *Conduct cuts, detentions, or referrals will be issued.
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5. No hall passes will be issued during the first and last 10 minutes of class. Laptops will be replaced during this
time. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell! (Remain seated)
Note: Students will not be allowed to enter the lab, if they are not assigned during that period. No exceptions!
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Requirements
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Personal Headphones/earbuds
Silence: No talking
USB/memory stick/flash drive
Silence: Library quiet
Personal laptop/tablet (no phones)
Silence: Mortuary quiet
Paper and pens
Mouth muzzle or duct tape