Money Matters

Klein Collins High School

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Morgan Blancas ROOM: 510

E-MAIL:

CLASSROOM PH# 832-484-5282

CONFERENCE: 7th Period

TUTORIALS: By appointment/schedule with another business teacher if needed for time frame

MATERIALS: Signed Lab Rules; Pen/Pencil, class set of books, https://vb.knowledgematters.com/

Course Objective

The purpose of the Money Matters course is to have students examine issues of business and personal finance. Students will be exposed to an overview of careers, budgeting, insurance, and credit. The course will also give students exposure to asset allocation, tax planning, retirement and estate planning.

Grading

Major 60%

Tests, projects, objective tests, and other assigned work. The Business/Career & Technology test days are Wednesday and Friday.

Daily 40%

Quizzes, graded assignments, and other assigned work.

Make up days should be arranged with your teacher. All computer assignments must be completed at school. (Students will be notified as to grade classification when assignments are made.)

“Redo” or “Retake” Assignments

Any student who makes a grade below 75 on a daily or major assignment will have one reasonable opportunity as determined by the teacher to redo or retake the assignment in order to show mastery of the material. Each student will have a maximum of five (5) school days to “redo” or “retake” the assignment from the day that they were notified of the grade. Students who participate in the retake opportunity will receive the replacement grade with a ceiling of 75. All “redo” or “retake” opportunities must be completed in a timely manner as determined by the teacher with all grades completed and recorded by the end of the six weeks. Students who receive a grade deduction or a zero on an assignment due to the student code of conduct are not eligible for the “redo” or the “retake” opportunity.

This course does:

·  NOT offer Grade Repair

·  NOT have EOC exams

·  IS exemption eligible for final exams if the student meets the required criteria for each semester set forth in the student handbook

Business Professionals of America

All business students are eligible to join the KCHS chapter of the Business Professionals of America (BPA). BPA is the leading Career Technical Student Organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology and other related career fields. Students compete in contests at the regional, state and national level, community service projects and fundraising activities. Ask your teacher about joining today!

Course Outline

Careers / Planning Your Career
Getting the Job / Adapting to Work
Work Laws and Responsibilities / Pay, Benefits and Working Conditions
Federal Income Tax / Budgets and Financial Records
Checking Accounts and Banking Services / Saving for the Future
Investing for the Future / Investing in Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds
Credit in America / Credit Records and Laws
Responsibilities and Costs of Credit / Problems with Credit