Mr. Ehlenbach

In this course, English as a New Language (ENL) students will explore the history, geography, government, and culture of the United States. We will focus on developing an understanding of the nation in which we live by focusing on several key moments in the development of the modern United States from pre-Columbian Native American societies to the present day. Students will develop an understanding of this new, strange, complicated, and dynamic country in which we live while also continuing to develop English language proficiency. At the end of the course, students will sit for the New York State Regents examination in United States History and Government.

AP Macroeconomics is a full-year college-level economics course offered in conjunction with the College Board. AP Macroeconomics will focus on how the economy functions in the aggregate. This course covers a broad range of introductory economic topics related to national income and price determination. Throughout the year we will study topics including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policies, trade, and the foreign exchange market. Over the course of the year, we will also explore some microeconomic and personal finance topics, such as elasticity, marginal analysis, budgeting, and investing (time permitting). Toward the end of the academic year, students will sit for the AP Macroeconomics Exam. Students scoring a 3, 4, or 5 may qualify for college credit, depending on their college or university transfer credit policies.

ECN 305 is a one semester concurrent-enrollment course offered at John Dewey High School through Syracuse University's Project Advance (SUPA) initiative. This course will focus on developing a personal financial acumen for all students and will approach this subject through an economic framework. We will focus on economic decision-making, analyzing risk and risk tolerance, and on making and revising personal financial plans across the life cycle. While students will earn high school credit in Economics to apply toward a New York State Regents diploma, in successfully completing this course, they will also have the opportunity to gain 3 college credits through Syracuse University. These college credits are eligible to be transferred to any college or university (public or private) that accepts transfer credit. In the spring semester, ECN 305 will roll over into Participation in Government to facilitate completion of the requirements in Social Studies for a New York State Regents or Advanced Regents diploma.