Class Information

Course Description:

The financial literacy focus of this course provides a real-life framework to apply upper-level mathematics standards. In our consumer-based society, a mathematics course that addresses the results of financial decisions will result in more fiscally responsible citizens. This course will give students the opportunity to apply mathematics found in financial topics such as personal investments, retirement planning, credit card interest, and savings. Financial Algebra is designed for students who have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry. The course would be a bridge to upper-level mathematics such as Algebra 2 and Mathematics for College Readiness. Please note that the financial literacy standards in this course are repeated in the required Economics course for graduation with a standard high school diploma.

Supply List:

2 Composite Notebooks

Pencils

College Rule Loose-leaf Paper

2 Two-Pocket Folders with Prongs

Graph Paper

Glue Sticks

Low odor dry erase markers

Scientific Calculator

Optional:

Highlighters

Color Pencils

Ruler

Scissor

Index Cards

If possible, a donation of loose-leaf (lined) notebook paper, a ream of paper, color pencils, pencils, and/or box of tissues would be greatly appreciated.

Textbook & Materials:

TBA

Policies and Procedures:

* All rules set by Charlotte High School and CCPS will apply.

* The use of any electronic device is PROHIBITED (except calculator and Chromebooks).*

* Students are expected to treat others and themselves with respect.

* Online homework assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the due date. No extensions will be given.

* Please leave food outside the classroom, water is acceptable.

* Cell phones must be placed in student's backpacks at the beginning of class.*

Homework:

Homework will be both online- and paper-based. Students who do not have a computer and/or internet at home can come in before or after school to work on the assignment. Students will need to submit their work in class to receive full credit for the assignment.

Late Policy:

Students will lose 10% each day an assignment is late up to 3 days late. After 3 days late, the assignment will no longer be accepted.

Extra Credit:

The only form of extra credit for this course is for the student to complete an additional finance project.

Absent:

If a student is absent, he or she will need to check Google Classroom for the work he or she missed. Foldable templates, notes, and class agenda will be upload daily. I will also include instructional videos to help students who miss class, so they do not fall behind. Furthermore, two additional resources that are great for watching instructional videos on math topics is Algebra Nation and Khan Academy.

Test/Quiz Make-Up:

Students must schedule a time or times before or after school to take a quiz or test he or she missed. It is my philosophy that if he or she will get further behind if he or she takes the test or quiz he or she missed. It is also frowned upon to have students come during school because all class are important. Please make arrangements with your student to take the quiz before or after school.

Grading:

All grading is bases upon a total points system. Parents and students are encouraged to check FOCUS regularly.

Unit Tests - 100 pts

Quizzes - 50 pts

Projects - 20-100 pts

Classwork/Homework - 5-100 pts

Focus Gradebook Codes:

X = Excused

QNF = Quiz Not Finished (will not calculate into grade until I put it in)

QNT = Quiz Not Taken (counts as a zero until made up)

TNF = Test Not Finished (will not calculate into grade until I put it in)

TNT = Test Not Taken (counts as a zero until made up)

IP = In Progress (will not calculate into grade until I put it in)

M = Missing (counts as a zero until made up or turned in)

0 = Student did not complete as requested/cheating

Google Classroom:

Students will have access to Google Classroom to access assignments, notes, and school related announcements. Parent's if you would like to receive notifications from Google Classroom please email which your preferred email. The Google Classroom notification will show you the agenda I have posted and the homework assignment. If you have any questions, please email me. :)

Google Classroom Codes:

Period 4: k6gdyct

Period 6: yiktwxu

I take plagiarism very seriously. Any work that is not your own will receive a zero and discipline action taken. I also take a testing environment very seriously. If you disrupt the testing environment (tests, quizzes, district assessments, etc.) by talking or using any body language, you will receive a zero and discipline action taken.

Information for Parents: Parents should feel free to contact me via phone, email, or Remind with any questions or concerns. I will get return your communication as soon as possible. Conferences are also available by appointment through the guidance office if needed. Please be sure to access the FOCUS portal regularly to stay current with your child's progress in class!

Lesson Plans

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