WDS 12TH- GOV/ECON

Class Introduction:

Welcome to World Discovery Seminar Government (Fall) & Economics (Spring)!

Please check the course calendar for Points to Pass meeting date opportunities.

The Alaska court calendar can be found at http://courts.alaska.gov/trialcourts/calendars.htm#anchorage.

RECORDED COURT CASE #1 (Injury, Wrongful Death): https://www.uscourts.gov/cameras-courts/morton-et-al-v-fort-madison-community-hospital
RECORDED COURT CASE #2 (Civil Rights, Search & Seizure): https://www.uscourts.gov/cameras-courts/olmo-artau-v-farr-et-al

WDS Government/Economics
Mrs. Thornton

Instructor�s Contact Information
Phone: (907) 742-3050
Email: thornton_stephanie@asdk12.org
Website: apps.asdk12.org/staff/thornton_stephanie/

Welcome to U.S. Government and Consumer Econ! These courses are designed to increase your understanding of America�s government and economy. We will cover major themes in government and even including, but not limited to:

Foundations of U.S. Government Economic Systems
Citizenship & Civil Liberties Financial Planning
Influencing Government Saving & Investing
Branches of Government Sully & Demand
Comparative Government Global Economy

Textbook & Supplies
There is a textbook for both U.S. Government and Economics. Each student will be responsible for filling out a textbook inventory card which includes noting the condition of the book upon receipt. Any damage not noted on the textbook inventory card will result in fines assessed to the student. Replacement cost for lost or damaged textbooks can be as much as $70.00. Students may also use supplementary texts, which if not replaced will incur additional fines.

Expectations
♦ Students will come to class on time, prepared to learn with all the appropriate materials.
♦ Students will respect their instructor, fellow classmates, and the property of Room 192.
♦ Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings & remain until class is dismissed.
♦ Observe all rules in the Student Handbook AND FOLLOW THE CHS CELL PHONE POLICY.

Make-Up Work
♦ When absent, the student receives one day for each day that s/he is absent to turn in all assignments.
♦ Assignments given prior to absence are due on the original due date or upon return. Group assignments given prior to absence should be turned in before the student leaves on prearranged absences.
♦ Make-up tests must be taken before school, during lunch, or by appointment after school.
♦ No student will be able to make up missed tests if the student fails to make an appointment within one week of the original scheduled date.
♦The student is responsible for obtaining all notes and assignments (both in-class and homework) when absent.
♦ Obtain missed info from the classroom calendar, class website, or a classmate.
♦ Special arrangements for make-up work may be made with Mrs. Thornton under special circumstances only.
♦ Make-up work is not permitted for unexcused absences- this INCLUDES tests!

Late Work
♦ Students are given two free late paper coupon each semester and may use them on regular assignments up to two weeks late for full credit. If not redeemed, these coupons can be turned in for extra credit points.
♦No other late work will be accepted.
♦Extra credit will only be accepted if the student has submitted all other work for the semester-no �instead of� credit!

Plagiarism
Plagiarism or forgery is a serious offense and it will not be tolerated. Plagiarism includes copying from other students, textbooks, the Internet, and/or and commercial source.
♦ First offense= zero on the assignment and a disciplinary referral
♦ Second offense= An F in the class and disciplinary consequences

Grading and Assignments
Grades are earned by students and not assigned by the teacher. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK! Grades in this class will be made up of a combination of assignments, projects, quizzes, tests, journal work, and participation.

Extra Credit: Extra credit will only be accepted from students who have submitted all of their regular work.

Grading Scale

90-100% A
80-89.9% B
70-79.9% C
60-69.9% D
59.9% and below F

Grades will be posted online on a regular basis.

Outdoor Fun
WDS students will occasionally be outdoors for activities such as nature journaling, field day activities, etc. Please be aware that while teachers will take appropriate measures to keep students safe, the