Financial Literacy Syllabus 19-20

Hiram High School
702 Virgie Ballentine Drive

Hiram GA, 30141
770.443.1182
“We have and will continue to make a difference”
Financial Literacy
2019-2020 Course Syllabus

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Teacher Michelle Stubbs 1304
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Email Address [email protected]
Teacher phone 770-443-1182 Ext. 30032
Teacher Support Canvas
COURSE DESCRIPTION
How money smart are you? Step into this course specifically designed for high school
students to understand the importance of the financial world, including planning and
managing money wisely. Areas of study taught through application in personal finance
include sources of income, budgeting, banking, consumer credit, credit laws and rights,
personal bankruptcy, insurance, spending, taxes, investment strategies, savings
accounts, mutual funds and the stock market, buying a vehicle, and living independently.
Based on the hands-on skills and knowledge applied in this course, students will develop
financial goals, and create realistic and measurable objectives to be MONEY SMART!
Through project-based learning activities and tasks, students will apply mathematical
concepts in realistic scenarios and will actively engage by applying the mathematics
necessary to make informed decisions related to personal finance. Financial Literacy
places great emphasis on problem solving, reasoning, representing, connecting and
communicating financial data.
Various forms of technologies and internet research will be highlighted to expose

students to the resources available when managing personal financial goals.
Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the
course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry.
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)
FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components
of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated
throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Science courses.
Students are strongly urged to join FBLA ($20) to benefit from the wealth of opportunities
the organization has to offer.
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

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COURSE STANDARDS
COURSE STANDARDS
FIN-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
FIN -2 Identify various forms of income and analyze and evaluate factors that affect
income as a part of the career decision-making process.
FIN -3 Analyze taxes in the United States and evaluate the effect on personal income.
FIN -4 Develop and evaluate a spending and savings plan while applying rational
decision making to personal spending and saving choices.
FIN -5 Analyze checking accounts and other banking services and explain how
financial institutions channel funds from savers to investors.
FIN -6 Analyze factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal
aspects of using credit.
FIN -7 Evaluate savings and investment options to meet short- and long-term goals.
FIN -8 Analyze laws and options available to consumers for protection from deceptive
or unfair business practices.
FIN -9 Evaluate how to help deter, detect, and defend against identify theft.
FIN -10 Evaluate various consumer loan options and analyze factors that affect lending
decisions.
FIN -11 Explain the principles of risk management and insurance as a strategy to
protect against financial loss.
FIN -12 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and
technology education courses through leadership development, school and community
service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
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Published Materials Instructional Supplies
Business and Personal Finance (textbook) Flash drive
Foundations in Personal Finance Paper
(textbook) Pen or Pencil
Headphones
End of Course Test Information:

The GA Milestones End Of Course assessment (EOC) is designed to:
 provide a valid measure of student achievement of the state content standards
across the full achievement continuum;
 Serve as the final exam for the course, contributing 20% to the student’s final
course grade;
 Provide a clear signal of the student’s preparedness for the next course and
ultimately post-secondary endeavors (college and careers);
 Allow for detection of the progress made by each student over the course of the
academic year;
 Support and inform educator effectiveness measures; and
 Inform state and federal accountability at the school, district, and state levels.
End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)

End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) is an assessment given to Career Technical and
Agricultural Education (CTAE) students who have successfully completed 3 specific
courses in a career pathway. The EOPA helps to determine the knowledge, skill and
understanding gained by the students in the career pathway. The assessments also
provide pathway completer's the opportunity to earn certification or certificates that are
recognized throughout business and industry in the state and nation while still in high
school.
For more information please visit www.gadoe.k12.ga.us.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Grading Weights & Formative Assessments are samples Summative/Formal Assessments are
Descriptions of students work before, major culminating tasks such as
during, and after instruction projects, research, essays, labs,
Informal 0% that identify needs and help portfolio, tests, etc.
Formative 29% provide continuous feedback
Summative 71%
to students which can include Informal Activities: Non-weighted
EOC/SLO 20%
journal writing, projects, practice opportunities that will
hands-on activities, quizzes, assist the student in mastering
homework, etc. the standards.
OTHER INFORMATION
Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/

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Resources
1) Complete daily classwork assignments
2) Participate in discussions and ask questions
3) Participate constructively as a team
member
4) Problem solve and accept challenges
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
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Hiram High School

702 Virgie Ballentine Drive

2019-2020 Course Syllabus

Various forms of technologies and internet research will be highlighted to expose

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

End of Course Test Information:

End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/

This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.

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