Course Syllabus

Economics

2017-2018

Instructor: Mr. Walker

Email: dwalker@paplv.org

 

Course Description and Goals:

This course will focus on basic personal finance skills that are relevant to the lives of teens and young adults, laying a solid foundation for financial independence and future financial decisions.  As a result of taking this course, students will build confidence, apply practical skills, and exhibit sensible behaviors related to money management. 

 

The goals of the program are to provide students with learning experiences to do the following:

• Build confidence to make financial decisions related to managing personal financial resources, building earning capability, protecting assets, and adapting to unexpected events.
• Apply sound foundational financial decision making principles through the many stages of life.
• Exhibit mindful money management behaviors that benefit themselves and their families.

 

Course Outline:

Throughout:              Writing, Technology, and Information Literacy

Module I:                   Money Management

Module II:                  Borrowing

Module III:                Earning Power

Module IV:                Investing

Module V:                  Financial Services

Module VI:                Insurance

 

 

Course Outcomes:

Content/Learning

Students will understand that:  (just to name a few)

• Manage spending to meet financial goals and minimize the impact of financial obstacles
• Control personal credit and debt
• Boost personal earning capability
• Put personal assets to work to build personal wealth
• Use financial services in a sensible and wary manner
• Protect personal property and financial resources

 

Skills

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

 

• Manage spending to meet financial goals and minimize the impact of financial obstacles
• Control personal credit and debt
• Boost personal earning capability
• Put personal assets to work to build personal wealth
• Use financial services in a sensible and wary manner
• Protect personal property and financial resources
• Demonstrate reasoned judgment.
• Distinguish between fact and opinion
• Organize and present original ideas in oral and written work.
• Develop critical thinking skills that analyze the challenges we face in the world.
• Develop note-taking skills, as well as organizational, presentation, and cooperative skills that will support and enhance the economics curriculum.
• Develop technology, writing, and research skills that will enhance the economics curriculum.

 

Classroom Environment:

In our diverse class and school environment, peers and resources may reflect cultures, beliefs, or values different from your own.  The following will be observed:

• Be respectful and considerate of the feelings of others, especially if/when people share their personal experiences or when we discuss sensitive issues.
• Try not to make assumptions about or speak for whole groups.
• Ask questions respectfully and allow others to share without put-downs or interruptions.
• Please speak up when you have questions or if you or someone else feels offended so that any misunderstandings can be addressed.
• Be willing and able to discuss any information read.
• Be responsible for your own conduct and contributions to the course.
• Please make an appointment and see me if you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to discuss your progress.

 

 

Grading Policy:

• Grades are based on points earned from all course work, including preparation and participation.  Preparation and participation are important aspects of the learning environment and classroom climate. Class participation includes the quality of the student’s attendance, such as coming to class with materials, promptness to class, preparation for class through homework, attentiveness, attendance, as well as verbal participation.  Your grade will be separated into Summative and Formative assessments:

Summative     70% (Tests, Projects, etc)

Formative       30% (Daily Work, Quizzes, Class Participation, etc)

 

• CHEATING, including, but not limited to, plagiarism, using copied pages or notes or a neighbor on quizzes or exams, changing scores, or any violation of the school cheating policy will result in a zero grade and subject you to administrative consequences.  Be familiar with the school policy.  Again, if you have any concerns, please come see me.  I am happy to go over materials, assignments, answer questions, etc.  I want you to be successful!

 

Course Guide:

• NEFE High School Financial Planning Program, HSFPP.ORG (online)

 

Required Daily Materials:

The following should be brought to class everyday:

• Course manuals
• Three-ring binder with dividers
• Binder paper!
• Pencils, black or blue pens, and highlighters
• PLHS planner

 

Homework:

• Contact me before an issue arises if you have questions.
• In order to receive full credit on an assignment, turn in ALL course work COMPLETE, on time, at the beginning of class, written neatly or typed, and labeled with your name, my name, the date, class and period, and assignment title.

 

First and Last Name

Teacher’s Name

Subject (Period)

Date

Title [centered]

Declan Walker

Coach Walker

World Civ.

Aug. 13, 2017

 

 

 

• LATE WORK:
• All work not turned in on the designated due date is considered late. 
• Late assignments can receive up to 50% if turned in before the unit exam.
• In case of a prolonged illness or other extraordinary circumstances, the teacher will have the discretion of adjusting due dates for assignments and/or tests.

 

• Long-term assignments or group projects such as reports (oral or written), essays, or presentations must be turned in on the due date (regardless of your absence).  Every day a major assignment is late, it loses 10%.
• Students excused for extracurricular activities or off-campus appointments should turn in their homework before they leave campus or it will be deemed late.
• All homework assignments should be written in your planner.

 

Test/Quiz Make-ups:

• Make up tests must be taken outside of class time and during the school-wide make up days and times.   The student MUST make up a missed test within 1 week from time of return from absence. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule and make-up the test on her or his own time.

 

Absent/Tardy Policy:

• Please be in your seat when class begins.  If the door is closed you are LATE. 
• If you miss class on the day an assignment is due, assignments such as homework are due on the day you return from an excused absence. 
• If there is a quiz the day you return, you are required to take it, as you should have found out what the homework was prior to returning to class.  It is your responsibility to find out what was missed, NOT the teacher’s.

 

 

 

 

Ways to Succeed in Coach Walker’s Class

1.  Pay attention when I’m talking

2.  Hide any electronic devices in your possession…If I see it I’ll take it.

3.  Remember your class materials & turn in work on time

4.  Have a good attitude & be respectful!

5.  Have FUN & participate in class!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economics

Mr. Walker

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