Back to School NightRuss RaffayDepartment of History and Economics

Credentials

• BA History: Virginia Military Institute

• MA Military Studies (Low Intensity Conflict / Unconventional Warfare): American Military University,

• MA History: East Stroudsburg University,

• M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision: American Public University.

• NJ Department of Education Teacher of Social Studies Certificate, highly qualified.

• NJ Department of Education Principal Certification.

Experience

• 1992-1996: St. Michael ’s Elementary, Netcong, NJ

• 1996-2000: Belvidere High School, Belvidere, NJ

• 2000- current: Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ

• Adjunct Instructor of History and Economics: Centenary College, Sussex County Community College, and Warren County Community College

• 2000: County Teacher of the Year Award from the State Department of Education

About the Course: Economics

• This is a college level course with a curriculum with more coverage than most colleges.

• I.B. and advanced Economics are heavy on the Macro side. Students taking Macro in college have faired quite well at many top level universities.

Where are we?

• We are currently covering the basic concepts of economics: scarcity, opportunity cost, economic systems, utility, developing nations, and the three essential questions.

• We move on to supply and demand next week.

Economics After MHS

• Hey Mr. Raffay, what's going on? Going pretty well over at NYU, taking an introductory macroeconomics class, and I gotta tell you, the class syllabus is identical to what we did last year... we actually covered a lot more. The first 5-6 classes so far have been 100% the same as what you taught last year. I know the stuff so well its just painful to stay awake in that class haha.. Just thought I'd let you know your econ teaching is doing a solid job, so keep it up. I'll talk to you later.

ND

Procedures

• Classes are conducted using all of the modalities of learning. Students need to come to class with an open mind.

• Homework will be limited. 58 minute periods allows me to cover the material and a review.

• Certain units will have more assignments.

Grading

• All assessments will be graded on points. The total number of points received over the total number of points possible.

• Please check Powerschool for updates.

• Grades are entered as soon as possible, usually within the week.

Availability

• I am available multiple times during the day.

• Have your child ask me when is the best time and together we will make an appointment if one is needed.

Contact

• E-mail: rraffay@wmmhs.org• Voice mail: (973)543-2501 ext. 5175• Messsages will be checked daily and

responses will be sent as soon as possible