The Individual and the Economy, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

CIE 3M

 Ms. Rine
Workroom 325
Telephone: (905) 479-2787 ext. 560
e-mail: rineuhs@yahoo.ca

This course emphasizes economics concepts relating to the Canadian economic system hat will help students make informed decisions about how to use resources to satisfy wants and needs.  Students will use economic concepts and models, as well as methods of economic inquiry, to analyse the choices they will make during their lives as consumers, contributors, and citizens in a mixed economy.

Prerequisite: Canadian History in the Twentieth Century, Grade 10, Academic or Applied

Economics is not a spectator sport. Participation, regular practice, and perseverance are the keys to success.  The study of economics can be interesting, stimulating and rewarding for students who keep up with the work.  I will present students with the appropriate material at a rate that will allow them to meet necessary standards.  It is my intent to do this in ways that encourage students to do their best, and to help them when they need extra support. It is expected that students will complete all assigned work and review nightly, being proactive, rather than reactive.

Final Examination

All scores are entered as percentage

Punctuality is important. All students are expected to be in their seats and ready to begin at the scheduled starting time.

Regular attendance is essential for success in this course. After an absence, you must bring a note explaining your absence to the Attendance Office to obtain an admit slip to show me on the day of your return.

Class starts when the door is closed. Please have your materials out and be ready to work.

Bring your supplies to class (binder, text, pencil, pen, calculator)

You are responsible for the completion of all work that is missed during an absence. It is your responsibility, through the use of your Learning Partners, to find out what is expected and to show me the completed work. Any work missed should be made up prior to your first class back after the absence.

Homework should be completed regularly. It will be checked periodically and its completion will be considered in the evaluation of your learning skills. In the event that you did not understand your homework well enough to complete it, you are still expected to demonstrate that you have tried the assigned work.

Test dates will be announced one week in advance. Quizzes may be given with little or no warning. You will be expected to write the test on the scheduled day even if you were away beforehand. If you are ill on the day of the test, phone the school and leave a message on my voice mail extension (560). Also you must produce a note explaining your absence and make alternative writing arrangements prior to class on the day of your return to school. If you have to miss a test due to a field trip or some other school related activity, inform me in advance to make other arrangements for writing the test.

It is the responsibility of students to be academically honest in all aspects of their school work. A student who cheats on tests, or presents the work done by others as if it were his/her own (plagiarism), is being academically dishonest.

In all cases, I will conference with the student regarding the dishonest behaviour and subsequent actions required. Depending on the severity of the infraction and/or the number of instances, the consequences may include contact with parents, an alternate assignment, or a mark of zero which in some cases could result in the loss of the credit.

If you have any concerns about your progress or the course, please speak to me as soon as possible. Don’t let these concerns ‘bug you’. I am here to help you succeed –let’s work together!