Mrs. Oliver, M Ed., NBCT
Room 192
Office 135A
Director, AOF
Business Teacher

SHS Main: 881-4800
AOF Office: 881-4818
E-mail: oliver@wcpss.net
Web: http://www.quia.com/
pages/oliverland.html

Congratulations!
You are enrolled in these classes because you are a valuable Academy of Finance member. You have chosen to prepare yourself for higher education and the real world. I am honored to teach you this semester and look forward to getting to know you. Please feel free to contact me if you need help, support, or someone to listen. I am here because of YOU. I am committed to seeing you grow, learn and succeed. -Mrs. Oliver
International Finance Curriculum:
Introduction
International Business
International Monetary System
Balance of Payments
International Trade
International Financial Markets
Securities Curriculum:
Overview
Sales
Research
Operations
Careers
Grading:
Participation is priceless!
Daily Assignments/Homework/Current Events 30%
Quizzes 25%
Tests 25%
Exam 20%
Homework:
Homework will be assigned, checked and sometimes collected. Homework should demonstrate completeness and accuracy. Even if you are not sure if it’s accurate, an honest attempt means more than a student that just says “I didn’t understand it, so I didn’t do it.” There’s no excuse for not trying.
Late Work:
Accepted - although a 25% discount will be applied. No coupon necessary:)
Test/Quiz Retake Policy:
Tests/quizzes are assigned on Quia.com to measure understanding of classroom material and concepts. Students may immediately retake quizzes once. Students may retake their tests once - provided they complete the teacher directed review assignment. Pop quizzes don't have a retake option. Students are expected to take test/quiz on the day assigned during their respective class period. Failure to take quiz will result in a 0 grade - with no option for a retake. Highest score prevails on all test/quiz retakes.
Extra Credit:
Specific extra credit opportunities will be posted on my web site during the semester. They will show potential point value and have specific dates for completion. Extra credit is graded and does not guarantee a higher grade.
Materials Needed Daily:
Writing utensil
Thinking cap
Computer Access!!!
Computer Privileges:
During this course we will use the computer on a daily basis for educational purposes only. A student with revoked privileges must propose alternate non-technology assignments. Mrs. Oliver will determine whether to accept the proposal as a valid alternative.
Attendance and Tardy Policy:
Why would any student want to miss out on valuable instruction time? Tardy is anyone who is not in their seat and ready to begin class when the tardy bell rings. Chronic tardy students will result in a phone call home and an assigned detention. Failure to serve will result in administrative actions.
Classroom Guidelines:
Be respectful of your own property, school property and others
No gum, food or drinks—again... NO GUM, FOOD or DRINKS!!!
Place book bags under desks and out of our walking paths
Be in your seat and working on e-warmup when the bell rings
Computers may not be used until instructed by Mrs. Oliver
Stay in your seat until you are dismissed
Straighten your desktop and push chair in before leaving
Text:
Economics Principles & Practices by Gary E. Clayton, Ph. D.
International Business by Les R. Dlabay and James Calvert Scott
A Beginner’s Guide to the World Economy by Randy Charles Epping
Textbook will not be assigned to each student but will be used in class. Students may check out textbook overnight.
Procedures:
Bathroom: You will receive 4 bathroom passes for the duration of the course. Any additional trips to the bathroom will cost you lunch detentions. Please see me immediately if you have a medical condition that I need to be aware of. Medical conditions must be accompanied by appropriate documentation.
Answering Questions: Please take an active role in class participation. If you want to answer a question, add pertinent information or ask a question, be polite and raise your hand.
Cheating Policy: Cheating is stealing. The person who copies is cheating himself or herself by not learning. The person who allows his or her work to be copies is cheating the other person out of learning. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a "0" on the assignment, your parent will be notified and you will be referred to administration according to school policy. This includes computer work on or off disk.
Saving Computer Files: All files should be saved beginning with your first initial and last name and name of activity.
Trash/ Garbage Disposal: If you have something that needs to be disposed, please wait until the end of the period or until a class transition. It is disruptive for a student to get up in the middle of a lecture or a class discussion just to throw something away.
Academic Assistance:
I strongly recommend for any student who feels that they are not performing up to their standards to come in before or after school - simply schedule an appointment with me. Every student has the opportunity to be successful in the class. Success if your choice!
I have read and understand the Securities and International Finance class policies and procedures.
Student Signature: _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________
Contact Information:
Student Name (please print): ______________________________________
Student E-mail: ________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________________________________
Parent /Guardian Name (please print): _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Daytime Phone: __________________________________
Parent/Guardian Daytime Phone: __________________________________
Parent/Guardian E-mail: _________________________________________
Parent/Guardian E-mail: _________________________________________