Principles of Banking/Money Matters Syllabus
Instructor:
Mr. Tyler Sullivan
Phone:
979-491-8100
Email:
tsullivan@sweenyisd.org
Office Location:
Sweeny High School
Room B11
Conference Period
4th Period: 10:30am – 11:25am
Tutorials:
Tutoring is on an as needed basis from 3:15pm – 4:30pm or 7:15am – 7:40am.
Course Overview
The following is a course outline for this course. This outline is a guideline only, the schedule is
subject to change.
Money Matters:
First Six Weeks: (8-24-15 to 10-2-15)

Week 1: Personal Finance Literacy Introduction

Week 2: Budget Challenge Introduction

Week 3-6: Budget Challenge
Second Six Weeks: (10-5-15 to 11-13-15)

Week 1-6: Budget Challenge
Third Six Weeks: (11-16-15 to 1-15-16)

Week 1: Virtual Stock Exchange Introduction

Week 2-6: Virtual Stock Exchange Game
Principles of Banking:
Fourth Six Weeks: (1-19-16 to 3-04-16)

Principles of Banking Introductory

Banking Industrial Concepts & Strategies
Fifth Six Weeks: (3-14-16 to 4-22-16)

Banking & Money Markets
Sixth Six Weeks: (4-25-16 to 6-2-16)

Stock Trader and You’re A Bank Challenge
Required Text
There is no required textbook required for this course but plenty of supplemental information
will be provided throughout the year.
Course Materials
The following materials are what the student are expected to have for this course every day.

2 inch three ring binder

Spiral notebook and/or loose notebook paper

Pencils

Basic four function calculator

GOOGLE DRIVE ACCOUNT
Resources
The following resources are what your student will be expected to use on a daily basis:

Classroom computer

Textbook

Handouts that are passed out

Notes/PowerPoint

Designated Internet & Applications Resources

GOOGLE DRIVE ACCOUNT

iMovie app (Provided by School)

Edmodo Account

Budget Challenge App (Provided by School)

GoVenture FinanceMe App (Provided by School)
Extra Credit
Items that may be brought to school by Friday, September 4th for extra credit are listed below:

Kleenex (Extra Credit)

Post-its (Extra Credit)

Printer Paper (Extra Credit)
All Extra Credit Items students are only allowed to bring one item (of their choosing) and a
maximum quantity of two for that item. For example:
If your student would like to bring post-it notes for their extra credit points then the
maximum packages of post-it notes they can bring is two.
Extra Credit Items will be considered as the first bellringer of the year and student will receive
a 100% on this first bellringer whether or not they bring one or two items. Students will not be
counted against if they decide not to participate in the extra credit, but this will be the only
time of the year extra credit is offered. All Extra Credit Items are due by Friday, September
4th , any items brought after this date will not receive any points but your charitable donation
will be greatly appreciated.
Grading Policy
A six week grade is obtained by the following:
Daily
=
60%
Tests
=
40%
Total
=
100%
(2)
The breakdown of each category is listed below:


Daily:
Bellringers
=
5% (Daily)
Classroom Assignments
=
20% (Daily)
Quizzes
=
30%
Participation
=
Total Daily Grade
=
Tests:
Test 1
=
20%
Test 2
=
20%
Total Tests Grade
=
40%
(2)
5% (Daily)
60%
Letter Grade Scale:
“A”
90.00% - 100.00%
“B”
80.00% - 89.99%
“C”
75.00% - 79.99%
“D”
70.00% - 74.99%
“F”
< 69.99%
Homework Policy
Students will receive class time each day to complete their classroom activities and/or
assignments. If the student does not complete the activity by the end of the class period then the
student must have the activity completed by the beginning of the next day at the beginning of
class unless specified otherwise by the teacher.
Academic Honesty
It is expected that all student complete and turn in their work with 100% academic honesty and
that the work truly represents the individual’s work. Any cheating in any way will result in the
following:

an automatic zero for the assignment

a zero for classroom participation

Parent Contact
If the Academic Dishonesty continues then all of the previous will occur plus the following:

Principal Referral

Disciple Referral
If student does not complete academic honesty (whether
it is the first offense or
not) on a major grade such as a test, project, presentation, etc. all of the previous
consequences will occur.
Attendance Policy
Attendance is extremely important to be successful in this course. It is expected for the students
to put forth their best efforts every day, which it is very difficult to put forth your best efforts if
you are not in the classroom. In the event of an absence, students are expected to get the
assignment from the appropriate folders in the classroom or online and will receive a one day
extension for the assignment upon the students return to school. After the one day extension the
assignment will be consider late. For how many absences and what is excused vs. unexcused
please refer to the district and campus rules regarding attendance.
Late Work & Make-Up Work
All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. However in the event of turning in an
assignment late, the student has one day after the deadline to turn in the assignment for the
maximum grade of a 70%. After the one day the student may turn in the assignment up until the
next two days for a maximum of 50%, anything afterwards will not be accepted and will receive
a zero for the assignment.
Tardy/Late Arrival

Students shall be working on the bellringer activity by the time the tardy bell rings

In the event of being late to the class, students are expected to enter the classroom
quietly with a tardy pass.

In the event a student does not have a tardy pass, the student is allowed three tardies
before being referred to the grade level principal
Leaving the Classroom
In the event of a student needing the leave the classroom, the student may ask for permission to
use a hall pass in order to leave the classroom. The number of hall passes handed out to students
is limited seeing that each student receives ten hall passes for the year.
Classroom Rules
1. Students shall show up prepared for class everyday with the proper materials and attitude.
2. Students shall participate in ALL classroom activities.
3. Students shall act and complete all activities in a true professional manner.
4. Student will respect EVERYONE that is within the classroom.
5. Students will have all of their mobile devices either turned off or on silent mode and out
of sight.
a. School district cell phone policy states the following:
i. A student shall not display or use any electronic device, (electronic video,
recording, or telecommunication device such as a pager, cellular
telephone, blackberry, “walkie-talkie”, MP3 players, iPods, etc.) once they
arrive on school property or while attending school-related activities
during regular school hours (as defined 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM).
ii. If a student is in possession of one of these devices during instructional
hours, the device must be turned off and kept out of sight. Students may
use these devices after 4 P.M.
iii. Refer to the Sweeny ISD School Handbooks in regards to further details
and consequences.
6. Students will follow all campus & district wide rules.
Technology Classroom Rules:
1. iPads will be placed face down on the computer tower at your desk once the tardy bell
rings and stay there until further instructed by the teacher.
2. Classroom headphones are to stay at their designated stations, NO EXCHANGING
HEADPHONES
3. iPads are to be fully charged upon arrival
4. Students will respect designated class time to work on assignments
Consequences:
1. First Offense
= Verbal Warning
2. Second Offense = One-on-one discussion
3. Third Offense
= Written Warning
a. Warning sent home (requires parent signature)
b. Parent Call
c. Student & Parent Conference
4. Fourth Offense = Discipline Slip
a. Meeting with Assistant Principal
b. Requires Parent Signature
5. Fifth Offense
= Immediate Referral to the Principal
THIS PAGE MUST BE RETURNED AND FILLED OUT BY 9-04-15. THE REST KEEP
INSIDE OF YOUR BINDER FOR REFERENCE.
All forms will count as your first homework assignment.
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PRINCIPLES OF BANKING & MONEY MATTERS CLASSROOM.
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