Economics and Personal Finance - 43192X0VPS - S1 - Stinson - 2(A)

OCS:   Economics and Personal Finance– Mr. Stinson

Classroom Syllabus

Economics and Personal Finance 

 Economics and Personal Finance-:  The standards and objectives in the Economics and Personal Finance course will provide students the opportunity to engage in intensive application of the skills, concepts, processes, and knowledge gained in previous social studies courses and prepare them to be college, career, and civic ready. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) supports the development of students who understand economic decisions, use money wisely, understand education and career choices, and understand how to be financially responsible citizens. Students should be provided with the agency, tools, and knowledge necessary to live in and contribute to a financially sound society. The Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) course is intended to be a study of economics, personal finance, income and education, money management, critical consumerism, and financial planning. This course has been legislated by N.C. Session Law 2019-82, House Bill 924. Because the study of economics and personal finance is an integral part of the learning progression of each course, kindergarten through high school, this course expects students to enter possessing a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of economics and money management. When opportunities can be provided, this course can be augmented by related learning experiences, both in and out of school, that enable students to apply their knowledge and understanding of how to participate in their own financial literacy. Mastery of the standards and objectives of this course will inform and nurture responsible, participatory citizens who are competent and committed to responsible money management and financial literacy. These standards and objectives are not intended to be the curriculum, nor do they indicate the whole of a curriculum which will be written by a local public-school unit (LEA) or school. The standards for this course have been developed to serve as the framework which will guide each LEA in the development of the curriculum for their standard and honors level courses for Economics and Personal Finance. The standards of this course are conceptual in nature and have been organized around five strands. 

 

Consequences:

1st warning verbal (objective is to offer reminders for minor offenses) /    2nd  warning sent to ISS and/or  Parent Communication

Rewards:  When the classroom runs efficiently and students follow guidelines, this will result in a comfortable learning environment for students that is productive and positive. Additional incentives will be tangible individual rewards and class rewards.

Classroom Procedures:

• Enter the classroom quietly, find your seat, and begin your bell work
• If you need to use the bathroom, go at the beginning and end of class. Other times are kept to a minimum. In any case, raise your hand and when acknowledged, come up and get the bathroom pass. This pass is only for the Bathroom on the 500 hallway. If you need to get out of your seat for any other reason, raise your hand and quietly wait for me to acknowledge you and address your concern.
• When your bell work should be completed first thing when entering class.
• When all other assignments are complete, place in the Assignment Basket ( Complete or Incomplete) or store in your E portfolio
• When you have completed your work for the day, complete work in your CORE notebook ( Remediation & Review )
• At the end of class, do not dismiss yourself.  I will dismiss you.  

Proposed Classroom Schedule

Bell work (5 minutes)

Teacher Directed Lesson as a class (20 minutes)

Guided Practice in small groups(10 minutes)

Brain Break- Transition (5 minutes)

Independent Practice  (45 Minutes)

 

GRADING

                   Classwork & Participation- 70%

Test & Quiz-30%

A	100-90
B	89-80
C	79-70
D	69-60
F	Below

Students will be graded on a 10 point scale:

Required Materials: Pens, Pencils, Paper, Agenda, Notebooks 

I am available to meet with students after school for assistance upon request on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45-3:30 pm.  I am also available for lunch or during planning by appointment only.

Contact information:             Mr. Stinson:  EC Teacher

Room 530

919-494-2332 ext. 260

Students, please sign, have a parent sign and return the bottom portion and contact page to Mrs. Manson for a grade:  I have read the classroom guidelines, procedures, and requirements and understand it.  I will honor these guidelines. 

Parent Signature ___________________________Date_____________

Student Signature___________________________Date____________ 

Parent Contact Form

Parents,  please fill out and return this portion with your updated and current contact information.  Please indicate the best method to contact you. 

Student Name:_____________________________________________

 

Parent Name _______________________________________________

 

Phone numbers _____________________________________________

Parent Email _______________________________________________

Home address_______________________________________________

 

Anything special you would like for me to know about your student:

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