Economics

Syllabus | Spring 2023

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Course Description

Course Code: HES11

This course examines the principles of the United States free market economy in a global context. Students examine their individual responsibility for managing their personal finances; analyze the role of supply and demand in determining the prices individuals and businesses face in the product and factor markets, and the global nature of these markets; study changes to the workforce in the United States, and the role of entrepreneurs in our economy, as well as the effects of globalization; explore the challenges facing the United States free market economy in a global environment and various policy-making opportunities available to government to address these challenges.

Credit

Successful completion of HES11 awards one (1) social studies credit towards graduation. Students should confer with their school counselor to track their progress in meeting graduation requirements.

Devices, Instructional Materials, and Resources

In addition to traditional in-person instruction students may be required to use Jupiter Ed 🔗, an online learning management system (LMS) and student information system (SIS) to complete course assignments, assessments, and projects. In addition, from time to time, students may be required to visit government, mass media and other websites not specified.

Web Enabled Electronic Devices

The use of internet technology may be required for class activities and assignments. Devices will be provided for use during in-class instruction.

There are to be no personal cell phones or other electronic devices, including Air pods or other headphones, on classroom desks, unless instructed by the classroom teacher. Violations will be enforced in accordance with the school's cell phone policy during class time🔗.

Instructional Materials

Notebook, textbook, web enabled device, unspecified current event resources (print and digital newspapers and other forms of mass media), unspecified online resources.

Textbook: O'Sullivan, Arthur, and Steven Sheffrin. Prentice Hall Economics. Pearson, 2010. Print.

Units of Study

This course has three units. Each unit has essential questions and corresponding textbook readings. All students are expected to complete any reading when assigned.

Eco Unit 1🔗

Personal Finance: Individual Responsibility and the Economy

How can individual economic decisions shape a person’s financial future?

Chapter 1 What is Economics?

Chapter 2 Economic Systems

Chapter 3 American Free Enterprise

Chapter 4 Demand

Chapter 5 Supply

Chapter 6 Prices

Eco Unit 2🔗

Individuals and Businesses in the Market

Is the economic system of the United States of America fair and just?

Chapter 7 Market Structures

Chapter 8 Business Organizations

Chapter 9 Labor

Chapter 10 Money and Banking

Chapter 11 Financial Markets

Chapter 12 Gross Domestic Product and Growth

Eco Unit 3🔗

American Capitalism and the Global Economy

How does globalization affect us?

Chapter 13 Economic Challenges

Chapter 14 Taxes and Government Spending

Chapter 15 Fiscal Policy

Chapter 16 The Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy

Chapter 17 International Trade

Chapter 18 Development and Globalization

Course Expectations and Responsibilities for Success

All stakeholders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic and personal integrity. If it a student has engages in academic dishonesty disciplinary action shall be aligned with the NYCDOE Citywide Standards of Intervention and Discipline Measures (Grades 6-12): The Discipline Code 🔗. Student submission/completion of assignments after a semester scoring period shall not be accepted.

Academic success comes from routines in student learning—building habits and through regular pattern and cadence of instruction. All students are expected to establish regular and punctual attendance along with the timely submission of assignments to maximize teaching and learning of fundamental and required concepts.

For Parent/Guardian

The student's parent/guardian is expected to and responsible for:

proactively notifying the teacher or a school administrator or counselor with any concerns about progress or additional support needed.
ensuring the teacher has up-to-date parent contact information.
informing the teacher in the event of student absence.
responding to outreach from the teacher.
supporting their child in being successful by establishing routines and habits that support success.
reviewing NYCDOE's Parent Social Media Guide for Students Over 13 🔗.
reviewing with your child NYCDOE's Social Media Guidelines: 13 and Older 🔗 and ensure appropriate student behavior on web enabled devices.

For Student

The student is expected to and responsible for:

accepting responsibility for learning by completing course activities/assignments within the posted timelines.
arriving on time for in-person classes.
participating in check-ins, discussions, and other communication in person or via Jupiter Ed.
reviewing teacher feedback/messages and completing any follow-up activities as assigned.
asking the teacher for help, if needed.
reviewing (with a parent) and follow NYCDOE's Social Media Guidelines: 13 and Older 🔗.
reviewing and adhering to the school's cell phone policy🔗.

For Teacher

The teacher is expected to and responsible for:

arriving on time for in-person classes.
posting and scoring assignments in Jupiter Ed, consistent with the subject content standards.
monitoring student participation in activities, for scoring course assignments and assessments, and providing timely feedback on submitted assignments.
communicating with families about student progress.
interacting with students and families, account for attendance, and respond to messages from students and families in a timely fashion.
informing the school-based Student Support Team of any student/family that is not engaging.
archiving materials

Grades

At High School of Economics & Finance, terms are divided into two semesters (1, fall and 2, spring), consisting of three marking periods in which a student's progress is recorded on a progress report card. Student submission of in-person instructional classwork shall be submitted at the conclusion of an in-person session unless otherwise specified by the teacher. Late submission of any assignment may be accepted with a penalty of up to 35%. Completion of assignments after a semester scoring period shall not be accepted or scored.

A student's final course grade will be recorded to the official academic record at the conclusion of the semester term. If needed, Academic Intervention Services will be offered in accordance with and in compliance of New York States's Education Department Guidelines for Implementing Academic Services 🔗.

Spring Semester Scoring Periods

January 31, 2023 — June 27, 2023

Marking Period 1 Progress Grade Report - March 17, 2023

Midterm Growth Assessment Administration - March 30 and 31, 2023

Marking Period 2 Progress Grade Report - May 5, 2023

Final Assessment Administration - May 25 and 26, 2023

Marking Period 3 Progress Grade Report - June 13, 2023

Semester Course Grade Report - June 27, 2023

Score Calculation

The teacher assigned will determine a student’s grade using these weighted categories: Assessment, Engagement, Extension, and Instruction. Students can demonstrate competency of the New York State Common Core Social Studies 9-12 Framework 🔗 standards by earning a minimum cumulative passing average (65) during the term to earn course credit.

Dates and weights subject to change in accordance with High School of Economics & Finance and NYCDOE High School Academic Policy Guide🔗.

Assessment, 30%

All students are expected to complete formative and summative assessments including a Midterm and Final growth assessment that are aligned to NYS Standards. Assessments are prepared using a logical, linear, and scaffold approach. Student attention and involvement is necessary for a complete learning experience.

Engagement 10%

Research has demonstrated that a student that is engaged in the learning process increases attention and focus, and is motivated to practice higher-level critical thinking skills, and creates a meaningful learning experience.

Engagement scores are stablished by participating in in-class activities.

Extension, 25%

Assignments that are to be complete outside of the classroom are an essential part of the course of study (including assigned readings). All students are expected to complete extension assignments with authentic effort by the posted due date.

Instruction, 35%

All students are expected to complete instructional assignments on time with authentic effort. Instructional assignments are aligned to NYS standards using a logical, linear, and scaffold approach. Student attention and involvement is necessary for a complete learning experience.

Bonus Assignments

Periodically, additional assignments may be posted. Completion of these limited, timed, and exclusive opportunities may be completed voluntarily to increase a grade with additional points to be earned for successful completion. No score penalties shall be applied for incorrect or non-completion of bonus assignments. Any points accrued may only be applied at the end of the term in which they have been earned, not before.

Record-Keeping and Attendance Rules

Student attendance shall be recorded for each session that the course section meets. A student shall be marked as "A" for absent if they do not attend in-person; or “L” for late, if arriving after the start of a session. Find out more information regarding school attendance 🔗 posted by NYCDOE.

Office Hours

Tuesdays, 2:40PM to 3:55PM, Room 904

On Tuesdays, there is a 75-minute block of time immediately following the school day, 40 minutes of which is for parent engagement and 35 minutes for Other Professional Work. This period of time ends 75 minutes after the end of the school day.

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