COURSE SYLLABUS

Civics& Economics Rules and Regulationsà Mr. Painter & Mr. Causby

Email:  paintercl@rss.k12.nc.us

Class Website:  http://new.schoolnotes.com/chrispainter

Classroom Phone:  704-636-1221 ext. 207

Grading:

• Grades are issued using a total points scale, with assignment weights built into the point value.  For example in a given unit/chapter, a homework assignment may be worth 10 points, whereas a test may be worth 150 points. 
• Each student is required to maintain an organized 3-ring binder and purchase the notes packet for $5. 
• *Late workà 50% reduction in grade; after two daysà will not be accepted*
• Any instances of academic dishonesty results in no credit for the assignment. 

Rules:

• Always come to class prepared with needed supplies (book, paper, writing utensil, homework)
• Do not wait until class starts to sharpen your pencil
• No one leaves the classroom during the first and last 10 minutes of class unless in case of an emergency (which I will determine) Go to the bathroom between class!
• Time missed in class is your responsibility and you are accountable as deadlines are maintained regardless
• Tardies are strictly enforced, if you have to run to your locker, guidance, etc. and return after the bell, it is a tardy
• Be in your seat when the bell rings
• Listen to announcements
• The classroom phone is for the teachers’ use.  Student use is at the discretion of the teachers in the room, and never to be used during class-time
• No hanging out by the door before the beginning or near the end of class
• Keep your hands and feet to yourself
• No food or drink.  It makes too much of a mess, and I do not have janitorial supplies in my classroom.
• Cell phones, mp3 players, cameras, etc. must be kept out of sight.  Consequenceà confiscated by the teacher as stated in SHS Code of Conduct. 
• No littering!  There is a trash can and recycle bin near the door
• Raise your hand to speak or move; if you have trash, dispose of it at the end of class
• No grooming in class
• Class does not start with your question, but with mine.
• Individual grades, status, and other concerns are not to be discussed with me unless I bring it up during class time
• I have zero tolerance for missing class
• Do not say “I DON”T KNOW”

Consequences:

• 1^st offenseà The “look”/verbal warning if necessary       (Ask)
• 2^nd offenseà Verbal warning       (Tell)
• 3^rd offenseà Bye Bye   The first two steps may be skipped at teacher’s discretion (ie. cussing/profanity)      (Referral)

• *Any situation not covered by the above will be dealt with by conference as needed, and Mr. Painter reserves the right to   deal with any situation in the manner with the best interest of the class.

Tips:

• This class is an EOC, meaning it is required for graduation.  You must make a level 3 to be considered proficient.  Therefore, I have zero tolerance for student apathy and nonsense in this course.  You are here to meet NC state requirements to obtain your diploma.
• Do what is right, be respectful, act responsibly- the class will move extremely fast-- outside studying is a must—we will not wait for you
• This class is what you make of it.  I have a short memory and do not hold grudges.  As long as you respect your classmates and me, I will do the same for you.  The assignments, discussions, lectures, notes, role-playings, etc. are all meant for your benefit as a student and make the class more enjoyable.  If you follow the rules accordingly, come to class prepared and participate actively, you will succeed.  Be ready to work and learn.

TENTH GRADE CIVICS AND ECONOMICS

Throughthe study of Civics and Economics, students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in aninterdependent world. Students will need a practical understanding of these systems of civics and economics that affect their lives as consumers andcitizens. Furthermore, this course serves as a foundation for United States History. It is recommended that this tenth grade course, Civics and Economics, directly precede the eleventh grade United States History survey course to maintain continuity and build historical perspective.

As informed decision-makers, students will apply acquired knowledge to real life experiences. When studying the legal and political systems, students will become aware of their rights and responsibilities and put this information into practice. The economic, legal, and political systems are balanced for presentation and, like other social studies subjects, this course lends itself to interdisciplinary teaching. The goals and objectives are drawn from disciplines of political science, history, economics, geography, and jurisprudence.  ***Italicized numbers below denotes chapters the test covers from the Civics Today textbook.*** Every day is outlined below.  

     Day            Topic                           Notebook page #

1.      CourseIntro./ Pre-Test / What is Civics?--1

2.      Citizenship--2

3.      Duties and Responsibilities--3

4.      Rights of Citizens--4

5.      Who are Americans?--5

6.      TEST:Notebook Check; 1, 5, 17

7.      Beginnings of America--6 

8.      Colonies in America--7

9.      Colonial Life--8

10.    TEST:Notebook Check; 2

11.    Stirrings of Rebellion--9

12.    Beginnings of Rebellion--10

13.    Independence Declared--11

14.    Revolutionary War-12

15.    TEST:Notebook Check; 2, 5

16.    Our1^st Governments--13

17.    Constitutional Convention--14

18.    Constitution--15

19.    Constitutional Principles--16

20.    Changingthe Constitution—17

21.    TEST:Notebook Check; 3

22.    Bill of Rights--18

23.    Amendments--19

24.    Constitution Debated--20

25.    TEST:Notebook Check; 4

26.    US Congress--21

27.    Powers of Congress--22

28.    How Congress Works?--23

29.    Passing Laws--24

30.    TEST:Notebook Check; 6

31.    President--25

32.    Roles of the President--26

33.    Executive Offices--27

34.    Executive Departments--28

35.    Executive Departments--29

36.    Independent Agencies--30

37.    Bureaucracy--31

38.    TEST;Notebook check; 5, 7

39.    Federal Courts--32

40.    Lower Federal Courts--33

41.    Supreme Court--34

42.    Court Decisions--35

43.    Court Cases--36

44.    TEST:Notebook Check; 8

45.    Review

46.    Mid-Term Exam: Notebook Check

47.    Political Parties--37

48.    U.S.Political Parties--38

49.    Party Organization--39

50.    Today’s Political Parties--40

51.    Interest Groups—41

52.    TEST:Notebook Check; 9, 11

53.    Right to Vote--42

54.    Election Campaigns--43

55.    Election Day--44

56.    TEST:Notebook Check; 10, 11

57.    State Government--45

58.    Local Government--46

59.    Community Issues—47

60.    TEST:Notebook Check; 13, 14

61.    Types of Laws--48

62.    Legal Rights--49

63.    Civil and Criminal Court--50

64.    Criminal Court--51

65.    TEST:Notebook Check; 15

66.    Flow of Economic Activity--52

67.    Economic Basics--53

68.    Factors of Demand--54

69.    Factors of Supply--55

70.    Economics Terms--56

71.    Economic Systems--57

72.    Types of Businesses--58

73.    TEST:Notebook Check; 18, 21, 22

74.    Economic Performance--59

75.    Government and Economy--60

76.    Business and Labor--61

77.    Government Revenues--62

78.    Government and Budgets--63

79.    Personal Finance--64

80.    U.S. and the World--65

81.    TEST:Notebook Check; 22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 27

82.    Review

83.    Mid-Term

84.    Review

85.    End Term

86.    Review

87.    Review/EOC

88.    Review/EOC

89.    Review/EOC

90.  ***EOC***