Economics and Personal Finance 6120

Book: Glencoe Economics and Personal Finance

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

**Students will need a 2" 3-Ring Binder to hold handout materials for this class. They should also have notebook paper in the binder. A Jump Drive is suggested but not required as it would be VERY useful for the student to be able to backup their computer data. They should also have a pen and pencil with them each day. (black or blue ink only)
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Students will be taking the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Exam as an end of course exam to earn a verified credit for this course. This is a required course for graduation.

Mrs. Whichard's Schedule:

1st Period -- Desktop Publ/Digital Video
2nd Period (Block A) -- Personal Finance
3rd Period (Block A) -- Computer Information Systems
4th Period -- NTA/PLANNING
5th Period -- Cooperative Education




Course Description: Students learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make informed decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living independently, and inheritance. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success. In addition to developing personal finance skills, students will also study basic occupational skills and concepts in preparation for entry-level employment in the field of finance. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia §22.1-200-03B.

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Students will be given a syllabus on the first day of class with information regarding classroom policies, grading procedures, teaching methods, etc. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions and concerns. This syllabus can be accessed through the link below.

2013-14 Course Syllabus
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Below is also a link to access to the pacing guide for the Finance class. Days may be changed due to more time being needed on a particular topic and or interuptions to the time period in the normal class day.
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Personal Finance Pacing Guide
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Classroom Guidelines

 Come to class on time, every day.

 Turn in coursework on time.

 Keep a copy of all returned/graded work in your class folder

 If you do not understand something, please ask questions

 No food or drinks permitted in the computer lab

 Students are NOT permitted to download ANYTHING from the internet or save any information other than class work to the hard drive on any computer in the computer lab.

 Always use the computer in a way that demonstrates consideration and respect for your fellow classmates and instructor.

 Because data can be shared so easily when using computer, cheating can be convenient. Do not fall into this trap. Zeros will be given to all parties who hand in work which has been shared. Second offenses will be handled by the administration and parents will be contacted.

 Textbooks will remain in the classroom. We only have one set and multiple classes use them each day. If you are absent, and need to make-up work, you may sign-out a book for the evening and return it the following morning before first period begins.

 Respect and be polite to all people. (Listen carefully. Do not interrupt the teacher or other students.)

 Respect the property of others. (Put litter in trashcan. Return borrowed items. Do not write on desks, walls, etc.)

 Exercise self control at all times. (Crude and offensive language will not be tolerated. Keep hands and feet to yourself. No items (e.g. pencils, paperwads, etc.) are to be thrown or tossed inside the classroom. Tone and volume of voice will be controlled at all times.)

 Enjoy Learning!