Course Syllabus
Course Description
- Civics and Economics is a required social studies course for graduation. This course provides students with an understanding of how economic and political systems operate, and the context through which they were created.
- Through the study of Civics and Economics, students will acquire the skills necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world.
- Honor students should expect a high level of rigor, including taking independent reading notes, and time spent in and out of class writing and participating in background research used to support in-class case studies and discussions.
Grading Policies
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Nine Weeks Grade – Academic |
Nine Weeks Grade – Honors |
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*TBA
Major Assignments – Tests and projects
Minor Assignments – Quizzes, classwork assignments, discussion boards, etc.
While Canvas does have a grades page, please utilize Powerschools to see your current grade as it uses the correct calculations for major and minor assignments.
Make-Up Work
- It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you have missed. Please contact your teacher if you have any questions.
- Always check Canvas for missed assignments and notes.
Attendance
According to WCPSS, attendance will be determined by any two-way interaction between teacher and student (ex: attendance to a Google Meet, email communications, submission of an assignment, participation in a discussion board, etc...).
Communication
- Email is the best way to communicate
Meet the Teacher
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Course Summary:
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