Coach Knoxs Economics Course Syllabus

General Economics:
When a government takes over a peoples economic life it becomes absolute, and when
it has become absolute it destroys the arts, the minds, the liberties and the meaning of the
people it governs. --Maxwell Anderson
Course Requirements/Expectations
1. Students are required to attend class prepared to participate in discussions. This
will require effort on the students part to complete out-of-class reading and
writing assignments.
2. Complete homework assignments on time; this will determine whether or not you
pass or fail.
3. Library and Computer Lab time is limited; therefore it is important for students to
utilize their time efficiently. All projects must be completed on time in order to
allow for the necessary time to present during class.
Text
Economics, Texas: NY, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2015.
Morton, John S. and Rae Jean B. Goodman. Advanced Placement Economics:
(Macroeconomics: Students). 3rd ed. National Council on Economic Education.
New York, 2003.
Watts, Michael, et al. Focus: High School Economics 2nd ed. New York, NY, 2003.
Materials
A notebook specifically for economic note taking and activities.
#2 Pencils-for Scantron tests/quizzes (Bring these every test/quiz day)
You are responsible for bringing proper materials to class EVERYDAY.

Assignments
*All work must be turned in when it is called for, unless otherwise specified.
*Excessive amount of incomplete assignments will result in a low
homework/class grade
*Any assignment made before your absence must be turned in THE DAY YOU
RETURN (or on time) or it will be LATE and receive a grade not to exceed 70
percent.

Coach Knoxs Economics Course Syllabus

*Generally you will be given 1 day to make up work for each day you are excused
for an absence. Extreme situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
*If you know you will miss an exam, then you must schedule a time before you
are absent to make up the exam/quiz.
Grades/Assessment
You may request your daily average from me via email. Use the grading scale
below to determine your grade. Parent Connect is the most efficient way of keeping up
with your grade.
Homework assignments = 15% of total grade
Quizzes = 25% of total grade
Major Exams/Projects = 40% of total grade
Six Weeks Tests = 20% of total grade

Tutoring
I will be available for tutoring by appointment. During this time, we can go over
a lesson, talk about makeup work, review your grades or address any other individual
needs you may have in order to help you with this course. Generally, my tutoring
sessions start at 8:00am.
Behavior
You are expected to follow all Code of Conduct/John Horn HS Campus rules and
guidelines. Common courtesy and respect for both the instructor and your classmates
will be expected at all times.
Cell Phone
The cell phone policy of JHHS will be adhered to during this class. Having your
cell phone out during inappropriate times will not be tolerated. I consider inappropriate
use of your cell phone to be a reflection of your behavior.
Contact Information
Ryan Knox
Dr. John Horn HS
3300 E. Cartwright Rd.
Mesquite, TX 75181
**Email: rknox@mesquiteisd.org
**email is absolutely the best and quickest way to contact me**