Expected+Skills+Attitudes+Behaviors

Questions? Email cynthia_tong@notes.k12.hi.us or mrscindytong@gmail.com **Mrs. Tong’s AP Microeconomics and Macroeconomics** **__Skill Sets/Attitudes/Behaviors__**


 * Note: ALL Mililani High School students are expected to be working towards these Skills and Attitudes. We want our students to be well prepared for college and the workplace.**


 * Skills**
 * Must have solid reading and analysis skills
 * Be able to transform ideas into structured essays
 * Must be able to do large amounts of reading and homework (at least two hours for every hour in class)
 * Must be able to comprehend a wide range of documents
 * Develop an expanded vocabulary
 * Must have a high reading level (11th grade and above)
 * High level of critical thinking
 * Must have some mastery in algebra
 * Able to work in teams effectively and towards a common goal
 * Know (or willing to learn) APA citation format
 * Be able to discuss a document and come up with original analysis
 * Devote at least 45 mins/1hour to reading a night
 * Must be confident to share insights during class discuss and debate and defend positions
 * Able to use various digital tools: Mac & PC software; wiki; Twitter; online gradebook and study guides


 * Attitudes**
 * Must remain positive and be ready to work hard
 * Willing to be challenged and strive for achievement
 * Must be driven and self-motivated
 * Expect work to be given most of the time
 * Expect to read, learn, and work at a rapid pace
 * Accept that failure is an opportunity to grow
 * Be able to evaluate your work to discover strengths and work on weaknesses
 * Academic Integrity/ Using Resources to supplement understanding and not as a substitution for hard work
 * Being responsible for one’s own work and take pride in it
 * Believe that procrastination will harm/impede your learning and success
 * Be responsible to come to class after regular school hours and attend online classes on weekends
 * Ask questions and come in for help/clarification and take constructive criticism


 * Misc.**
 * **MUST have access to a computer with a high-speed Internet connection daily**
 * **Do not take the course if you do not enjoy analysis, writing and discussion with others and the instructor under extreme time constraints.**
 * **Accelerated courses are not for the faint of heart. It takes time, practice, desire, and courage.**

Questions? Email cynthia_tong@notes.k12.hi.us or mrscindytong@gmail.com