Peter Ponce
Summit High School - Social Studies Dept.

 

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Mr. Ponce is one of the most experienced teachers on the Summit Social Studies staff and is now in the 15th year of his teaching career.  Prior to the opening of Summit High School, Mr. Ponce spent 8 years at Mansfield High School, where he taught Government, Economics, World History, and World Geography.  Mr. Ponce began specializing in Economics in the Fall of 2000 and began teaching AP Economics during the 2001-2002 school year.

 

 
 

SCHEDULE - Fall Semester

A Days
B Days
    Block 1: TAKS Specialist
    Block 5: TAKS Specialist
    Block 2: TAKS Team
    Block 6: TAKS Specialist
    Block 3: Conference
    Block 7: Conference
    Block 4: Economics
    Block 8: Economics

(Please be aware that the 2nd Semester began on a B Day and will end on an A Day.)

1st/5th Blocks:    7:15 - 8:45am

2nd/6th Blocks:   8:53 - 10:38am

3rd/7th Blocks:    10:45am - 12:50pm  ("B" Lunch 11:15-11:45am)

4th/8th Blocks:    12:57 - 2:30pm

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AP ECONOMICS

Advanced Placement Macroeconomics is a college-level course designed to prepare students for the AP Exam in Macroeconomics administered by the College Board.  Students enrolled in this class will study the economy from a broad perspective, analyzing the effects of consumption, investment, taxation, government spending, international trade, etc., on the overall economy.  Special emphasis is placed on real-world application of macroeconomic theory.  Students will also consider key controversies in macroeconomic policy from a variety of perspectives.

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REGULAR ECONOMICS

Economics is a senior-level course designed to provide students with an introduction to major economic concepts from both microeconomic and macroeconomic perspectives.  Students will study the basic foundations of the free enterprise system, issues related to business and investment, markets and the interaction of supply & demand, government policies related to taxing and spending, money & banking, and the measurement and adjustment of the economy as a whole.  Special emphasis is placed on real-world application of economic concepts.

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PERSONAL BACKGROUND
  • Born in El Paso, TX in 1968; raised in Arlington, TX since 1972
  • Attended Arlington ISD schools, including Wimbish Elementary, Shackelford Junior High, and Lamar High School (Class of 1986)
  • Received B.A. in History from U.T.-Arlington in 1990; received Texas Teacher Certification from U.T.A. in 1994.  Main Certification area is Social Studies Composite.  Received Certification in Technology Applications in 2003.
  • Married to Denise Sarna in 1995; oldest son, Matthew, born in 2001; youngest son, Mark, born in 2004
  • Wide variety of hobbies, including juggling, sports, music, reading, and writing
  • Heavily involved in P.A. announcing for a variety of events - click here to find out more

 

 

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