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Personal Financial LiteracyThis course is designed for students in the 10ththru 12th grade. No prerequisite is required. Tracy Peterson, InstructorSpring 2014 E-mail: tpeterson@Syllabus subject to change as deemed necessary by instructorCourse Description This course gives students a consistent framework for thinking through financial choices in order to improve their well‐being. Decisions require action. Students who take charge of their finances are better prepared to invest in themselves and cope with the financial ups and downs that life will bring. An activity and project‐based approach will be used. Course Overview Throughout this course, students will learn: Personal goals and values are the foundation of personal finance Invest in yourself (human capital) There is an ongoing association between your present‐self and your future self The value of money changes over time Compound interest makes savings work for you, and borrowing work against you. Opportunity costs and tradeoffs are inherent in every decision you make. Risk and return are inherent in financial investing Take steps to protect yourself from the unexpected (fraud, insurance, etc.) What you look like on paper (credit report, spending plan, etc) Instruction Instruction will focus on hands‐on activities as well as lecture, group discussion, use of technology, and other methods. Students will have the opportunity to work both individually and as part of a small group to complete assignments. Projects will require students to use academic skills in language arts, math, social sciences, and science. Community resources will be accessed by inviting guest speakers, conducting panel discussions, and organized field trips when possible. Expectations*Materials required everyday – Textbook ~ Notebook ~ Folder ~ Pen/Pencil*You should be in your seat and ready to go when the bell rings. *When the instructor or peers are speaking you will be respectful.*You must complete assignments on time. *Students will do their own work & demonstrate ethical behavior.*You are expected to participate in class discussions.*You will be expected to work cooperatively and in a positive manner with your partner(s) and to do your fair share.*You will take notes in class over each chapter and will read assigned materials.*You will keep the homework assigned in a notebook for future study and reference. *You will see me before/after school if you are having any trouble understanding a concept or assignment. *You will respect your classmates, teacher, and all property that does not belong to you.*School policy – Cell phones off from 8:15 – 3pm.Course Assessment Various assessment tools including worksheets, learning activities, reflection writing assignments and quizzes will be utilized to assess student knowledge. “Life In...” is a family spending plan simulation that emulates the constraints typical American households encounter when managing their finances which will be used as a final assessment. *It is your responsibility to see that you have the correct answers for all homework even though it is not always handed in to be graded. Homework will be discussed and explained in class. *All homework is due at the beginning of class. *All quiz/test questions come from homework, practice problems and class discussion. *Work only in pencil, black or blue ink. *Cut all fringe off your papers before you hand them in. The scissors are on the front desk. *You can check your progress in class on Infinite Campus. A = 90% to 100%B = 80% to 89%C = 70% to 79%D = 60% to 69%Mrs. Peterson does not have favorites, the computer program determines the grades. DO NOT LET ANY POINTS GO BY. It happens every year, students come looking for just 5 more points out of 1000 to get the A- instead of the B+. The points that you score during the year is what your grade is based on. Make sure you get your work turned in on time and that it is completely done. AbsencesThere are two types of absences, planned and unplanned. Planned absences include things you have control over such as personal business, vacations, college visits, and school activities. Unplanned absences would include things such as illness and funerals. If students are gone for a planned absence they owe the material before they leave. Students gone for unplanned absences will have three days to make up late work. Visit with Mrs. Peterson if there are unusual circumstances.Late WorkWhenever you miss a class for any reason, always check Mrs. Peterson’s website for assignments. It is your responsibility to make the necessary arrangements for makeup work. All late work will have points deducted.*1 – 3 days 10%*4 – 7 days 20%*Over 1 week 40%Make sure you are managing your paperwork and your time. If you are gone for only part of the day all assignments for you are still due that day. This includes quizzes and tests. You must turn them in that day. If you are gone from school for more than one day, speak to Mrs. Peterson as soon as you return. ................
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