Welcome to Government and Economics at PHS and to your senior year of high school!
This class is designed to be an introduction to United States government and politics in the first semester and an introduction to economics in the second semester. It follows the state standards and framework designed by California.
Green Sheet: The green sheet explains how the class is set-up, the expectations, and serves as a contract for the class. Both the student and parent/guardian should be familiar with the information in the green sheet in order to maintain student success. Click the link to download this packet: Government & Econ Green Sheet 2018-2019
Required Materials:
1. A three ring binder or a section in a three ring binder for this class for notes, handouts, etc.
2. Two different colored pens for writing
3. Two different colored highlighters
4. At least two #2 pencils (mechanical are great)
5. Colored pencils and/or markers-color can always enhance learning
6. School planner- Either the PHS version or one that is specifically for writing down homework assignments in all classes.
7. Binder Paper
8. A portable hole punch (suggested but note required)
Textbook:
Government in America by Edwards, Wattenberg, and Lineberry