Mill Creek High School
HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE ...........Banking TERM .........................Fall Semester 2012
TEACHER ...................Tom Kutter ROOM #.......................1.297
Email Address Tom_Kutter@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Teacher Web Page www.millcreekhighschool.org
Teacher Support
Help sessions are available before and after school. Please see Coach Kutter to schedule a time.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Students need to be informed about their financial responsibilities today and to be prepared for the real choices ahead. In this
course they will learn about career decisions, money management, financial security, credit management, resource
management, risk management, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Business partnerships with financial companies,
guest speakers, field trips, and work-based learning activities may be incorporated in this course. Mastery of these standards
through project-based learning and leadership development activities of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will help
prepare students with a competitive edge for the global marketplace.
Prerequisites: None
COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT
The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the
district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us
AKS STRANDS UNITS/TOPICS
1. The business of banking
A - Banking Basics 2. Development of U.S. Banking
B - Investing
3. Money and Interest
C - International Finance
D - Careers in Banking and Investing 4. Deposits in Banks
E - Reading Across the Curriculum 5. Negotiable Instruments
F - CTAE Foundation Skills 6. Bank Loans
7. Mortgages
8. Commercial Lending
9. Specialized Bank Services
10. Employment Opportunities
11. Promoting the Bank
12. Security and Ethics
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Published Materials Instructional Supplies
Banking Systems by Thomson South-Western 1) Notebook
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University for the next 2) Paper
generation (supplemental resource) 3) Pen or Pencil
4) Calculator (separate than one on a cell phone)
EXPECTATIONS & RESOURCES
Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/Resources
1) Complete daily classwork assignments Acceptable Computer Use Policy
2) Participate in class discussions and ask questions Tutoring Available
3) Participate constructively as a team member
4) Problem solve and accept challenges
5) Challenge yourself to continuously improve
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ABSENCES / MAKE-UP WORK
What if I am absent when an assignment is due?
Any assignments due on the day you are absent must be turned in when you return without prompting from the
teacher.
What if I am absent some of the days during multiple-day assignment?
Example: If an assignment is given on Monday and due on Friday AND you are in class on Monday but absent
Tuesday through Thursday; YES, the assignment is still due on Friday.
Considerations for adjusting a deadline will be made only if you are absent the day an assignment is given.
What if I am absent the day before a test/quiz, do I still have to take it when everyone else does?
Yes, if you are present when a test/quiz is announced, you are responsible for taking that test/quiz the scheduled day
regardless of being absent the day prior.
How many days do I have to make-up an assignment or take the test/quiz?
See the policy in the Mill Creek Student Agenda.
All work assigned within a 6 weeks’ time frame must be completed during that 6 weeks.
o if you miss an assignment during the 1st 6 weeks, you will not be allowed to make up that assignment
during the 2nd or 3rd 6 weeks’ grading period.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Dishonesty and cheating of any kind is inexcusable and will not be tolerated.
Student(s) will earn a zero for the assignment involved.
Parents will be contacted.
Students will be referred to administration who will decide on further action.
Plagiarism is cheating and will result in a zero on the assignment plus an administrative referral.
ATTENDANCE & TARDY POLICIES (AKA DOT)
Attendance Tardy
No student will be released from the Students are expected to be in school and/or class on time.
classroom for the first ten minutes Students are tardy if not in the classroom before the tardy bell rings.
of each class for the purpose of
taking attendance.
Missing a portion of a class, or classes, is
considered truancy (AWOL).
DETENTION
Students serving detention must report to designated area at said time.
Detentions, unless otherwise stated, will last 30 minutes.
Failure to serve entire detention results in an automatic administrative referral.
EVALUATION & GRADING SCALE
Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale
Daily Practice (Classwork & Homework) Class Assessments 35% A: 90 and above
Projects Daily Work, Quizzes B: 80 – 89
Unit Tests Summative Assessment 45% C: 74 – 79
Final Exam Projects, Unit Tests D: 70 – 73
F: 69 or below
Final Exam 20%
Performance-10%
Objective-10%
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GRADING POLICY
Daily Practice Projects
If a student does not turn in a daily A student can earn 100% if a major assignment is submitted on time.
assignment when it is due, it will be A student can earn 90% if a major assignment is submitted one (1) day late.
entered into the gradebook as NTI
A student can earn 80% if a major assignment is submitted two (2) days late.
(not turned in.)
A student can earn 50% if a major assignment is submitted three (3) days late.
NTI has a value of zero.
A student will earn an NTI (Not Turned In) if an assignment is not submitted
Daily practice may not be handed in as
within three (3) days.
late work for partial credit.
LAB & CLASSROOM POLICIES
LAB
The workstation is to be used only for an academic purpose.
Students may not use a computer for any reason if they have not returned the “Response Form” portion of the GCPS
Student/Parent Handbook: Grades 4-12 (2011-2012) signed with both student and parent/guardian signatures.
Students should always log off the network after using the computer.
o Last period classes will shut down at the end of the day and turn off monitors.
Passwords are never to be shared with ANYONE for ANY reason.
If a problem with the computer (or other equipment) arises, notify the instructor immediately.
Students are responsible for textbooks and equipment used during class.
CLASSROOM
Disruptions of instructing, working, and learning of any kind will not be tolerated.
Respect teachers, staff, students, self, and school property.
NO GROOMING during class.
NO FOOD, DRINK, GUM, or CANDY ALLOWED in Computer Lab.
o Students may have a bottle of water on the floor next to them.
Before leaving class, make sure work area is clean.
Remain seated until you are dismissed.
Consequences for not following the established policies
o 1st time – Verbal Warning (this does not mean a warning each day)
o 2nd time – Detention and parent/guardian notification
o 3rd time – Administrative Referral
All computer activity and work must adhere to copyright regulations, software license agreements,
and the GCPS Acceptable Use Policy.
The teacher reserves the right to monitor and control student computer usage at any given time.
Automatic detention or administrative referral may be given if any Lab Policies are violated.
PARENT PORTAL
Parents/Guardians sign up for Parent Portal to view attendance, grades, discipline, standardized test scores, and other
valuable information.
If you signed up last year, you DO NOT need to sign up again.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION--FBLA
Students are encouraged to join FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). FBLA is a national educational student
organization that plays a vital role in the student’s high school education. FBLA is an excellent source of information for
students planning careers in business.
Students in FBLA are given the opportunity to develop strong leadership qualities and civic responsibilities through
participation in competitive events and projects. Members of FBLA may apply for the many scholarships that are available.
FBLA conferences allow members to meet some of the more than 250,000 members nationally.
The syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester.
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