Communication Arts II
Joplin High School
Personal Finance
Special Education
1 semester course
.5 credit
Syllabus and Expectations
|Instructor: |Mary Ann Fryar |
|Classroom Location #: |J 505 |
|School Phone: |417-625-5230 |
|Fax: | |
|Department Phone: | |
|E-mail: |mfryar@joplin.k12.mo.us |
|Department Website: | |
|Instructor Website: |mrsfryar@ |
Course Description:
|Personal Finance is a course designed to help students make important decisions about daily living skills and financial decisions. Class |
|work may include goal setting, housing decisins, transportation, career decisions, banking, credit, insurance, and retirement planning. |
Prerequisites:
|None |
Major Course Objectives:
|To understand basic financial planning |
|To understand basic living and transportation needs |
|To develop understanding of insurance |
|To develop understandng of credit |
Course Goals and Topics Covered in the Course:
|• Students will demonstrate an economic way of thinking by implementing the decision making process |
|• Examine personal characteristics to determine skills related to career, education, and potential income |
|• Identify key terms related to money management |
|• Compare savings and financial investment options |
|• Analyze the costs and benefits of various methods of credit |
|• Compare banking services from a variety of financial institutions |
|• Evaluate how insurance protects against financial loss |
|• Controlling Your Financial Future |
|• Planning Your Personal Finances |
|• Managing Your Money |
|• Insuring Your Resources |
|• Investing Your Financial Future |
Required Textbook and Recommended Readings:
|None |
Special Resources (Including INTERNET RESOURCES):
|Teacher Website |
Supplies and Fees:
|Personal computer |
Evaluation Of Course (Includes grading percentage, participation)
A. Grading Scale
90 -100% A
80 - 89% B
70 - 79% C
60 - 69% D
0 - 59% F
Student's goals in current IEP will also affect grading when applicable.
B. Grade Distribution per Activity (percentage or points)
C. Class Participation and Expectations:
|All students are expected to work to their potential with disabilities taken into account. |
D. Special Projects, Writing Activities, and Assessments
|Finals policy will follow guidelines in Student Handbook pertaining to Quality Attendance. |
E. Academic Dishonesty Policy
|(Policy from Student Handbook) |
F. Late Work/Make-up Work
|Late work will be accepted with a penalty of 10% per day late. |
G. Tutoring and Extra Help
|TBA |
Calendar Of Events/Tentative Schedule For Units Of Study
|TBA |
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