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Welcome to Economics/Participation in Government!

Period 3

2024-2025

Mr. Kyle O’Grady

kogrady@ccsd.edu

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Who Am I?

Mr. O’Grady-

Welcome! My name is Kyle O’Grady. This is my first year as a Social Studies/ Business Education teacher here at CHSN. Prior to working at North, I was a Social Studies teacher at Ossining High School in Westchester County where I taught this same course along with AP Government & Politics

I previously completed my student teaching at CHSN! I have lived in Rockland County my whole life. I graduated from North Rockland High School, SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Albany.

In my spare time I am an avid sports fan!

I look forward to fun and exciting year of Economics/ Government! 12th grade is my favorite grade to teach!

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Course Layout/Overview

  • Full Year Course (New Format)
    • September- January (Semester 1)- Economics/Personal Finance
    • January- June (Semester 2)- Participation in Government

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  • *Graduation Requirement

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  • Our classroom consists of many diverse learners, and it is my goal to keep students motivated, engaged, and working at a high level both in and out of the classroom.

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Expectations

  • This course is said to be one of the most important courses a student will take during high school due to the key concepts and relevance

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  • Students will be expected to come to class prepared, and ready to learn

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  • Students are expected to respect the classroom environment, fellow students and the teacher

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  • Google Classroom will be used to store class notes and submit some assignments/ projects

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What is Economics/Personal Finance?

Course Description: Economics is the study of how people and groups manage limited resources to meet endless desires and requirements.

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  • It involves examining how decisions are made when resources are scarce, meaning there aren't enough resources to fulfill all the wants and demands.

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  • A heavy emphasis will be placed on how the economy will directly affect a students personal finances

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Some of the topics we will be discussing….

  1. Supply and Demand
  2. Savings vs. Checking
  3. Budgeting
  4. Credit Cards and Credit
  5. Buying a Home
  6. Buying a Car
  7. Banking System
  8. Investing
  9. Stock Market

10. Interest Rates

11. Negotiating a Salary

12. Finding a Job

13. Post Secondary Experiences Outside of High School

14. Bank Accounts

15. Retirement Accounts

16. Taxes

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What is Participation in Government?

  • The importance of studying and understanding how our government works and functions

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  • The vital role of a citizen being able to make informed decisions and participate in government at the local, state, and federal levels

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  • The role of an engaged citizen in examining different perspectives and sorting out bias when making decisions

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Some of the Concepts we will cover (In 2025)

  1. Political Parties
  2. Electoral College
  3. Elections
  4. Voting
  5. Role of Government
  6. Interest Groups
  7. Civil Law and Criminal Law
  8. Constitution
  9. Bill of Rights
  10. Formation of Laws
  11. Elected Representatives (Local, County State, Federal)
  12. Government Spending
  13. Registering to Vote

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Grading

  • Total Points grading system for each marking period
  • Combined full year course grading for Economics/Participation in Government
  • Projects/ Different ways of assessment
  • Weekly Participation grades
  • Grades will be updated in the E-School Portal

Q1= 23.5%

Q2= 23.5%

Q3= 23.5%

Q4= 23.5%

Final Exam (June, 2025)= 6%

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Weekly Quizzes

  • Senior classes will be assigned a weekly quiz every Friday

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  • The quiz will cover the topics discussed in class during that week and will be open notes

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  • Review for the quiz will take place on Thursday’s the day before the quiz

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Communication

  • Senior year is a very busy year for students!

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  • A limited amount of work will be given outside of the classroom

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  • Students are encouraged to speak to the teacher when they are absent and about making up late work

Extra Help

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    • Wednesday mornings in Room 410

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    • Thursday afternoons in Room 410

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    • Other times by appointment

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Attendance/Plagiarism Policy

  • All school and district policies are followed

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  • All work that is turned in should be in the students own words or properly cited

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Contact Information

Mr. Kyle O’Grady

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Rooms- 410/703

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Email- kogrady@ccsd.edu

Website URL- https://bit.ly/47qZjXJ

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Questions?