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Lancaster High School

2016-2017

Money Matters– Syllabus

Instructor: Ms. Gay Bohannon

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Telephone: 972-218-1800, ext. 5188

Course Description: Students will investigate global economics with emphasis on the free enterprise system and its impact on consumers and businesses. Students apply critical-thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to set long-term financial goals based on those options. Students will determine methods of achieving long-term financial goals through investment, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning.

Money Matters Curriculum Overview
Unit 1: Economic Systems
Unit 2: Government, International Money and Business
Unit 3: Society and Human Financial Matters
Unit 4: Personal Finances
Unit 5: Financial and Market Resources
Unit 6: Credit Management, Risk Management and Financial Planning
Grading Policy:
(70% is the minimum passing grade)
Classwork/Daily Work /
  • Graphic Organizers
  • Writing
  • Group Participation
/ 40%
Tests/Major Grades /
  • Tests
  • Quizzes
  • Research Papers
  • Projects
  • Presentations
/ 40%
Homework/Minor Grades /
  • Homework Assignments
  • Bell-Ringers
/ 20%

Plagiarism is the undocumented and/or unauthorized use of another person’s work. Simply put, if you did not write it, draw it, compose it, design it, make it, or create it in any way – it is not yours to use without documenting the source. If you plagiarize, you will receive 0 points for that activity and may face additional disciplinary consequences. LHS’ policy on plagiarism is simple: Don’t do it! Cheating (copying homework, sharing answers during exams) will be handled in a like manner.

Late/Makeup Work: Without prior approval from me, ten points will be deducted for each day an assignment is late. Assignments must be submitted within three days after the due date. (Saturday and Sunday are counted in the allowed three days.) Students who miss tests will be allowed to take an alternate exam for full credit (with an excused absence).

Homework: Students may complete homework at least once per week. Homework may include outside reading assignments.

Class Expectations:

Students are expected to:

1) Attend class and be on time.

2) Be prepared to learn and perform your best.

3) Be respectful at all times.

4) Address all teachers and peers appropriately.

5) Do not use profanity.

Personal Technology: Unless otherwise stated, all personal technology devices are prohibited in class to include cell phones, mobile music devices, etc. These devices will beconfiscated and students may incur a $15 fine to retrieve their devices.

Academic Language: We will speak (and write) professionally. As young adults in my class, you will be challenged to speak as such. We will speak (and write) in grammaticallycorrect terms. Your ability to apply relevant vocabulary during your oral participation will be rewarded in your daily participation grades. Profanity is absolutely prohibited!

Student Dress Code: See your Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct

Attendance Policy: See your Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct

Discipline: See your Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. I am starting this yearfully expecting that discipline will not be a problem in my class!

Tutoring Schedule:

Tutoring will be provided when it is needed.

Required Materials:

  • Spiral Notebook
  • Pens
  • Pencils

I am eager to meet each one of you. It is my privilege to serve you.

-G. Bohannon

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