WELCOME 2009-2010

Mrs. McGinn

                    EHS Mission Statement:

Ellington High School prepares students to become knowledgeable, respectful citizens who value learning, integrity, personal well being, equity and diversity.

 FYI:

ECON I & II Life Portfolio's due Monday 12/21/09!!

NO LATE PORTFOLIOS ALLOWED!

Economics I & II

CT State Economic Standards:

Ø      How the use of specific resources may impact our future.

Ø      Realizing that economic choices impact the allocation of scarce resources.

Ø      Understanding that different factors determine and cause changes in demand, supply, and market equilibrium prices.

Ø      Identifying how government, business, and individual investment strategies affect personal financial security.

Ø      Recognition of international differences in resources, productivity, and prices and how this is reflected in the basis of international trade.

Economics Course Topics:

• Choices & Decision Making in financial & economic markets
• Demand (graphing models)
• Supply (graphing models)
• Price (elasticity, impact on demand & supply)
• Personal Finance (The LIFE Portfolio)
• Micro/Macro Economics (domestic & international economic current events)

Civics III

CT State Civics Standards:

Ø      Understanding the United States Government and Constitution

Ø      Understanding and demonstrating the rights and responsibilities of a citizen

Ø      Indentifying and explaining political systems and how they establish authority

Ø      Understanding how politics affects international affairs

Civics Course Topics

• Citizenship
• 2008 Election- Election Process
• History of Democratic Government
• The Constitution
• Executive Branch
• Legislative Branch
• Judicial Branch
• Local Government
• Political Parties & Interest Groups
• Law & Economics

I ask all of my students to practice respect, patience, and understanding when they come into my classroom. When we all respect one another we learn better and enjoy spending time with one another. I am confident that this year will be BETTER than the last!

   Parents, please feel free to contact me at any time concerning course work, class performance, grades, etc. You can reach me on my email (lmcginn@ellingtonschools.net) or by calling Ellington High School and pressing extension 403. I look forward to working with you all!

"Art is the beautiful way of doing things. Science is the effective way of doing things. Business is the ECONOMIC way of doing things."

-Elbert Hubbard