Instructor: Coach Brown

Room: D-100

Conference Hours: 4th Block 1:30pm-2:15pm (other times by appointment)

Telephone Number: 704-292-7662

Printable Syllabus 

E-mail: morgan.brown@ucps.k12.nc.us 

MY OBJECTIVE: To provide a POSITIVE and PRODUCTIVE learning environment in the classroom while EMPOWERING each student to reach his/her fullest potential through relevant lessons, projects and interaction/collaboration among peers that they will be able to use in their everyday lifestyles. 

This curriculum for Financial Planning I, was developed to meet the North Carolina State Board
of Education’s guiding mission “that every public-school student will graduate from high school,
globally competitive for work and postsecondary education, and prepared for life in the 21st
century.” This course is based on state and national content standards and it is rigorous and
relevant. Business and industry representatives reviewed the standards and provided input on
the content for this course as one that helps to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, or in
demand occupational opportunities. This course also infuses technology and active learning
tools throughout the curriculum to teach today’s generation of students. This course is adapted
from the MBA Research and Curriculum Center’s Introduction to Finance Course.

Class Rules

• Be prepared for class with proper materials.
• Students are encouraged to keep all work for the semester in their 3-ring binder or flash drive.
• Respect others and their belongings. Cooperate with your classmates. Respect your school, school materials, and your possessions.
• Be on time, be alert, listen carefully, and participate.
• Do not bring FOOD or DRINKS into class. Bottled water is allowed when seated at desks.
• Streaming movies, video games, or on inappropriate websites are NOT allowed. Please refer to student handbook.
• Inappropriate use of cell phone, tablet, or other electronic device will result in a student referral.
• Cheating/Copying results in an automatic zero. No make-ups are allowed.
• Clean up after yourself. Place all trash in the appropriate trash receptacle.
• If you do not turn your assignment in when collected during the class period, it should be completed as homework and turned in at the beginning of the next class period.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
● Obj 1.00: Understand the basics of
finance.
● Obj 2.00: Understand the basics of
investing.
● Obj 3.00: Understand financial
analysis.
● Obj 4.00: Understand law and security
measures in business.
● Obj 5.00: Understand the impact of the
economy on financial decisions.

Methods of evaluation and grading procedures

The course is operated like a business.  Students will be “compensated” (graded) on the basis of their “production” (class participation, completed assignments, projects, quizzes, examinations and special course requirements).  Quizzes and examinations will be given on materials covered in assignments and in class.  

At the end of each objective, students will be assessed on their knowledge of the material.  This assessment will be in the form of an on-line multiple choice test. 

Grades in this class will be comprised of tests/test corrections, daily assignments and quizzes, general assignments, and work force policy – that include classwork, homework, and participation, and online lessons.

 

The Proof of Learning that you will take for this course is a STATE CTE ASSESMENT.  This test will be administered at the end of the semester. Your state assessment will be 25% of your grade, and you will be able to view your results in PowerSchool as well as your final report card.

 

Grading Policy:

Daily Assignments, Activities and Quizzes 50%

Test and Test Corrections 30%

Work Force Policy 10%

General Assignments 10%

Final Exam 25% of your Final Grade!

Grading Scale                                                                                       

100 – 90 = A                                                              

  89 – 80 = B                                                             

  79 – 70 = C                                              

  69 –60 = D                                         

  59 or below = F                           

Materials Suggested

• Chromebook
• Notebook (binder)
• Flash drive or cloud storage
• Ear buds/Headphones
• Pen/pencil
• Paper

Miscellaneous: 

• Maintaining class notebook with notes, handouts, and pertinent information is required.
• Students are expected to keep up with their make-up work from any missed days.
• The student is solely responsible for scheduling make-up tests or quizzes with the teacher.
• Class assignments and notes will be available in Canvas.
• Students and parents can keep track of student progress by viewing grades posted in PowerSchool. Please note that grades listed in Canvas DO NOT represent course grade, and should NOT be used to reflect student success. PowerSchool will reflect ALL grades using the grading scale and assignment percentages provided above.

1. Canvas:

• The majority of assignments not completed on paper must be submitted on our learning platform, Canvas.  Assignments can be submitted a variety of ways including, uploading files, typing into text boxes, and sharing Google documents/presentations.  Students will be shown how to submit assignments on Canvas as needed. Individual assignments will indicate which method of submission on Canvas is expected.  If students need a refresher or have questions, they can access the Canvas Student Guide for specific instructions.  
• It is the student's responsibility to ensure assignments are submitted on time and to contact the instructor if there is a problem. Please note that student activity is logged while in Canvas so instructors will be able to see if the student opened the assignment, if there was any activity including a log of student activities during on-line tests and quizzes.  Students are not allowed to leave the testing window during assessments.  Doing so is considered cheating and will be handled as set forth in the Porter Ridge HS handbook.
• NOTICE: Although many assignments are submitted and graded in our learning platform, Canvas, the "final" grades shown may not be properly weighted and do not contain assignments that were not graded in Canvas.  For the student's official grades, please continue to access the parent portal through Powerschool. Login information should be the same as last year. If you need assistance accessing the parent portal please contact the school

Online Learning Platform – Canvas, Kahoot, Microsoft Teams, and School Net will be used in this
class for Classwork/Homework, Quizzes and Notes will be posted on the platform as well.
Honors Statement: Financial Planning is an honors level course for those signed up. This course is
also available in the Program of Studies at the College Preparatory level. Students earning credit for an
Honors level course receive an elevated number of Quality Points for their Grade Point Average.
Students choosing the Honors level course should be aware that this Honors level course will include:
· Required extension opportunities that are directly related to the Standard Course of Study. This
includes additional content beyond that covered in the College Preparatory level.
· More challenging coursework and assessments. Students will be expected to demonstrate higher
levels of understanding for grades.
· Projects and presentations will be more in depth.
· Students will have to focus and study regularly to master the content.
· The expectation that students can move through the coursework at an accelerated pace and students
experiencing difficulty should quickly seek guidance from their teacher on how they can be more
successful.

 

If you are experiencing problems with technology, the expectations for this class are that you follow the steps below so that I know you handled the situation in the proper way:

 

1. If you are having a problem that needs a very fast response because it is preventing you from getting into the class during class time, please do one of the following things:

•  Call PRHS at 704-292-7662 and tell them you cannot get into class, they will direct your call to someone who can help, or have someone call you right back, so have a number they can reach you at.  AND send me (your teacher) an email and let me know what the problem is and that you did call the school.
• Email Ms. Snelson (regina.snelson@ucps.k12.nc.us ) and copy me (your teacher) about the problem you are experiencing.  If you think a screen shot would help, send that as well.  Ms. Snelson will get your problem to the right person at school to help.  Be sure you give them a phone number that they can reach you at in case they need to call.  It may be that you will need a technology ticket, and if you do, Ms. Snelson will tell you how to complete that.

2. If your tech issue is outside of class time and has to do with submitting work, email me (your teacher) to let me know what the problem is and what it is preventing you from doing.  I expect you to do this when you are having the problem, not the following day, or hours later.  Please send me a screenshot so that I can also see what happened.  This screenshot (or you can take a picture with your phone) is required.

 

Pirattitude

P-pride

          because we work to be the best

          because we have earned it

          because we’re pirates!

I-integrity

          we are the most honest pirates you will ever meet

          we do not plagiarize

          we do not cheat

R-respect

          we respect ourselves

          we respect fellow crew members

          we respect our ship

          we respect our Captain        

A-attitude

          we work gladly

          we are happy to help others in the crew

T-teamwork

          we are a crew

          we leave no crew member behind

          we win as a crew or lose as a crew

          if a crew member needs help, we help them

E-enthusiasm

          we love to learn

          we attack our work with happy hearts