Course Basics
What is this class called?
Economics and Financial Literacy
What are students required to bring for their interactive student notebook?
Comp book
What is the primary platform you should check when absent?
Google classroom
What should you do when turning in work via turn in bin or classroom?
Email Mrs. Maniss so she knows when it was officially turned in.
Where should students be when the tardy bell rings?
In their assigned seat
What is my room number?
201
How often will we have a chapter quiz?
Ever Week
What folder should you check after being absent, and where is it located? "
"While You Were Away" folder, next to the turn in bin, located under the two bulletin boards in Mrs. Maniss's classroom.
How many points do you lose each day an assignment is late?
1/10, 2/20, 3/30, 4/40, 5/50
What should students be doing when the tardy bell rings?
completing their daily warm up
What concepts will we study in this class?
E- Scarcity opportunity cost, incentives, supply/demand, markets, trade, role of gov, etc.
How often will we have a unit test?
1 test per unit
Whose responsibility is it to find out what was missed after an absence?
yours/the student
What happens if an assignment is six days late?
You get a zero
Name two materials you need to bring to class?
chromebook, writing utensils, journal, graph paper, binder, etc.
What financial literacy topics will we study?
Budgeting, saving, credit, interest, taxes, investing, insurance, employment, etc.
What two major exams will you take during the year?
midterm/final
How many school days does a student have to make up work for each Excused absence?
One school day per excused absence.
What grades can not be turned in for late points?
major grades
What should students do with their phones and headphones during class?
Put them away and out of sight unless given permission to use them
What is the ultimate goal of this class?
To help students become informed decision-makers who understand the world around them, make thoughtful choices with their resources, and build a strong foundation for their financial future.
What do you receive to prepare for the two major exams we take in this class?
A study guide
What is the maximum number of days a student can receive to make up missed work?
Six days
What should you do if something comes up or you know you will be gone?
TALK TO MRS. MANISS
What happens when you are not following classroom expectations
Mrs. Maniss will address it with you and maybe the class, you may receive lunch detention, you may get a call home, etc.