Economics
Fall, 2011
Mr. James
Overview: In this course students will be introduced to concepts and
vocabulary related to the science of economics. Theories of supply and
demand, micro and macro economics, types of economies, as well as the
interaction between the government, consumer, and the supplier will be
discussed.
Students will be able to understand the science of economics
as it relates to both the individual and governments. Students will also
analyze what are the strengths and weaknesses to various economic systems.
Rules: The following rules are to be adhered to all times:
1. No candy or pop in class; repeated violations will result in
detention.
2. Respect yourself, your peers, and your teacher at all times; time and
place consideration.
3. All assignments are due on time, per the assignment board, or will not
be accepted.
4. Participation is the key. Get involved in the discussion. It will
help your grade.
5. No passes will be given at any time. This is not a Mr. James policy
but rather a school policy. If you leave, get a detention/pass. You will not
be allowed in class without it.
6. Cheating is forbidden. If caught you will receive a zero.
Work: Work will be comprised of the following:
• Text-related assignments
• Supplemental work
• Quizzes (usually on a chapter and on Friday)
• Group work
• Computer/Internet work (from Discovery Education)
• Tests (1 or 2 each month on a unit)
• Final exam (in December/January)
Grade Determination:
Your grade will be determined by adding up all of the points possible
and dividing that into the amount of points earned. Grades are posted at least
once w eek on Friday. All students will always know how they are doing in
class since grades are posted often enough. Extra credit will be offered and
students are urged to have excellent attendance to take advantage of it. Since
grades are not posted online, all parents are encouraged to have their
children pick up a progress report on Friday. Your grade is just that; your
grade, not the teacher’s. Whether an “A” or an “F”, it is your grade.
Grade Scale:
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-0 F
Materials: The text for the class is Economics: Principles and Practices.
There should be enough to assign each student a text. Per the school policy,
students are required to bring back the very same text assigned to them in
January unless they pay the replacement cost of $45.00. Text, a thick
notebook, writing utensils (pen and pencil), and calculator are needed every
day.
I understand the rules and expectations for Mr. James’s class
Student Signature: ________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________
U.S. History I and II
Mr. James
Fall, 2011-Spring, 2012
This is a course in the history of the United States, starting with
the early Americas and chronologically moving through the 20th century. You
will discuss events in history and times relate them to things that are going
on today. You will work to your greatest potential and hopefully have a great
experience in this course.
Overview:
In the first semester, we will discuss events, persons, and
circumstances from the earliest peoples in what is now the United States up
until the 1930’s. Among the chief events covered are the native peoples to
this land, the colonial era, the American Revolution, the Industrial
Revolution, the events that led to westward expansion, the American Civil War,
the Wild West, the Progressive era, the emergence of the U.S. as a world
power, how the First World War occurred and U.S. participation, the Roaring
Twenties and the crash of the stock market with the subsequent Great
Depression.
In the second semester, we will discuss the New Deal programs, the
Second World War, the Cold War, the 1950’s, Civil Rights movement, the
counterculture, the Vietnam War, the 1970’s, the Reagan era, the presidencies
of George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton and wrap things up with the first
administration of George W. Bush and the events of 9/11/01.
Rules: The rules are simple and fairly reasonable. It is expected that
everyone will follow them.
1. No candy or pop. Repeated violations will result in detention.
2. Respect yourself, the teacher, and your peers at all times. Time and
place consideration.
3. All assignments are due on time, per the assignment board, or will not
be accepted. Do not leave work in your locker that is due; that is
irresponsible.
4. Participation is the key. Get involved in the discussion. It will
definitely help your grade.
5. No passes of any kind will ever be given. This is not Mr. James
policy but rather CMA policy. If you have a problem with this it is your
problem, not the teacher’s. If you leave, you must get a detention and a
signed pass with the word “detention” on it. You will not be allowed back in
to class without this.
6. Cheating of any kind is not allowed. If you are caught you will
receive a zero.
Work:
• Text-related assignments (handouts)
• Quizzes (one per week reflecting chapter covered and usually on
Friday)
• Group work
• Internet/computer work
• Tests (1-2 a month covering a unit)
• Project/paper (due in March)
Grade Determination:
The grade determination for the course is figured by dividing the amount of
points possible into the amount of points earned. This will give you a
percentage. At least once a week the grades will be posted outside in the
hall or in class by student number. In addition, the assignment board in the
back of the room will be updated by Friday for the following week. The point
is is that students will always know what is going on in class and where they
stand, grade-wise. Since Mr. James does not post grades online, if you ask
for a progress report (usually on Friday) a copy of all your grades will be
printed out. Extra credit is offered so take advantage of it. You need to be
in class to get extra credit so good attendance is very important. Do not
wait until late in the semester to get your act together; by then it will
probably be too late.
Grade Scale:
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-0 F
Materials:
The required text for the class is Boyer-Stukey’s The American Nation (2003).
Each student will be assigned a text and be responsible for it the entire
semester. In the event that a student loses the text, a replacement cost of
$45.00 will be needed. In addition to the text being brought to class every
day, a thick notebook, loose leaf, writing utensils (pen and pencil) are
necessary.
I understand the rules and expectations of Mr. James U.S. History I and II
class
Student Signature: __________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________