COACH KELLY'S
ECONOMICS & GOVERNMENT
RANCHVIEW H.S. WEBSITE
Mike Kelly
Government/Economics Teacher
Track Program and Results
Ranchview High School
Prior to joining the Ranchview teaching staff I was a Government/Economics teacher and coach the previous four years at Mansfield Timberview High School. In my 23 years of service in the public school system, I have been a Safety Director, Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Assistant Principal and Teacher/Coach. I have experience in teaching Government, Economics, U.S. History, World History, World Geography, Psychology, Sociology and Physical Education. I believe that all students can learn and contribute to the learning environment.
I have a Masters of Science Degree in School Administration from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. I earned my Bachelors of Arts in Teaching from Sam Houston State University with a double major in History and Physical Education. My areas of certification from the Texas Education Agency include the following: Mid-Management Administration, Composite Social Studies (Secondary), History (Secondary), Physical Education (Secondary). I have received certification and training in the following areas:
Instructional Leadership(Region 20), Boys Town Intervention(Region 10), Mediation and Dispute Resolution(SMU), PDAS Implementation(Region 10), Principal Assessment(Region 5), Gifted and Talented(Region 10).
My vision and role is to help make the Ranchview High School one of outstanding achievement and high expectations. I want to encourage and promote an environment of character and concern within a team concept. My academic vision is to encourage and promote the successful traditions established in the past few years.
My interests include history, sports and carpentry. I enjoy a good game of billiards or washers. I have been married 28 years to my lovely wife – Shirley, and we have two children (Taylor – 16, Jaclyn – 21).
ECONOMICS -- COURSE OBJECTIVE
The Economics course is designed to encourage students to discover, analyze and utilize the key concepts which correlate to the national and state standards. The Students will learn about the factors to consider while studying Personal Finance Issues. Students will also learn many of the factors which lead to a better understanding of the following: Scarcity, Opportunity Costs, Economic Systems, Incentives, Trade, Specialization, Supply and Demand, Competition, Economic Institutions, Money, Interest Rates, Income, Entrepreneurs, Government, Standard of Living, Public Policy, Gross Domestic Product, Unemployment and Inflation, Monetary and Fiscal Policy.
Government -- COURSE OBJECTIVE
The Government course is designed to encourage students to discover, analyze and utilize the key concepts and ideas relative to our everyday way of life in American society. The Students will learn to interpret and apply the key concepts and principles of government as outlined by our Forefathers in the U.S. Constitution. These Principles include Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, and Federalism.
GRADING PROCEDURE:
A. Formative Grade --- 40% This includes: Class Assignments – guided practice
Homework – independent practice
Pop Tests – occasional follow-up
Current Events – 1 a week
Test Reviews – Repeat/Retain Skill
B. Summative Grade – 60% This includes: Major Exams – 3/4 per nine weeks
(May Retake)
C. Semester Exam – 20%
TUTORIALS:
Tutorials will be offered on Thursday afternoon 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. in my classroom. Other arrangements can be made for additional dates and times if needed.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES:
ALL students need to purchase the following supplies: Black/Blue Ink Pen, Large Eraser, Pencils, Three ring folder/binder, Notebook paper. STUDENTS MUST BRING THESE SUPPLIES TO CLASS EVERY DAY.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Work: 972-968-5044
Email – kellym@cfbisd.edu