MONEY MATTERS
Shanna Harris
Kingwood High School
SYLLABUS
Contact Information
Shanna Harris
Room: 4705
Phone: 281-641-6952
Email: Shanna.harris@humble.k12.tx.us
Website: http://www.humbleisd.net/Domain/4439
Course Content
Money Matters will promote financial responsibility among teens by building their basic money management skills.
Students will apply critical-thinking skills to analyze financial options based on current and projected economic factors.
Supplies
For this class you will need the following supplies:
Blue or Black Pen (only – no other colors accepted)
No. 2 Pencil
1 box of tissues or 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
Calculator
**Extra credit will be given for students that bring in any of the following to donate to the classroom:
extra tissues/hand sanitizer, white copy paper, and/or colored paper
Absences and Make-Up Work
If a student is absent, he or she must get make-up work BEFORE or AFTER class ONLY. It is inappropriate to come to the
regularly schedule class period after missing and ask the teacher for work. When a student misses class time, he or she
must make up that class time before or after school. Students will not disrupt the learning environment because of an
absence. Also note: If a student is absent the day an assignment is due, the student must turn in the assignment when
he or she returns to class to receive full credit.
Late Work
Assignments and tests must be completed and turned in on the assigned date in order to receive full credit unless the
student has been absent. Late work will be penalized in accordance with Humble ISD policy.
Basic Classroom Procedures
Entering the class: Each student will initial in the appropriate box corresponding to their name and the current date.
After attending to attendance, students should turn in any assignments, sit in their appropriate seat & begin the warmup which will be on the board.
Exiting the class: The bell does not dismiss the class; I do. When the classroom is picked up and straightened, I will
dismiss you. If the assignment for the day is completed early, you will remain in your seat. There will be no crowding
around the doorway.
Turning in Assignments: All assignments must be placed in the appropriate box on the bookcase. No assignments
should be placed on the teacher’s desk.
Restroom & Water: Any student needing to use the restroom or get water may do so at any time that there is not
instruction taking place. Students must write their initials on the whiteboard & erase their initials upon returning. All
students must use the closest restroom and water fountain. Anyone needing to leave the room for any other reason
must obtain a written pass.
Food & Drinks: Food and drinks are allowed during class. All food and drinks must stay on the center tables and away
from the computers. This is a PRIVILEGE which may be revoked at any time for any reason.
Cell Phones
Cell phones ARE allowed during class, except during instruction, group activities, and quizzes/tests. All cell phones must
be on silent or vibrate. This is a PRIVILEGE which may be revoked at any time for any reason. The following
consequences will result from non-compliance:
Verbal Warning
Telephone Call to Parent/Guardian
Discipline Referral for Insubordination
Plagiarism & Cheating
Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated in my class. If a student is caught plagiarizing or cheating, the students will
receive a zero for the assignment. Discipline referrals will also be given to students that are caught cheating or
plagiarizing.
Grading Policy
The grading scale:
60% Tests, Major Papers, Projects
40% Homework, Quizzes, Daily Assignments
This grading scale makes every assignment important to your average!!
Tutoring
I strongly encourage all of my students to attend tutoring if they do not understand a concept, have missed school or are
falling behind. Please see my website for available times.
Heading
Each assignment you turn in is required to have the proper MLA heading. Points will be deducted for an incorrect
heading (maximum 10 points). The heading for your paper is as follows and belongs at the top of the paper on the left
hand side:
Name
Mrs. Harris
Money Matters - Period
Date
Units of Study
The following units will be studied during this semester:
Economic Systems
Money & Government
Society & Human Finances
Financial & Market Resources
Personal Finance
Credit Management, Risk Management & Financial Planning
Guest Speakers
If you or someone you know would be interested in sharing your business expertise with our class, please contact me to
schedule a conference at your convenience. Students benefit immensely from YOUR knowledge!!
After you have read & discussed the attached syllabus with your student, please sign as indicated below and return this
slip.
I have received and read the Syllabus from Shanna Harris for Global Business. I understand that if I have any questions I
can contact Ms. Harris via email or telephone.
If you are interested in
being a Guest Speaker in any
of my business classes, please
check the box provided & I
will contact you.
Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature
Parent/Guardian Telephone Number
Parent/Guardian Email