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Dollar & Sense

Carl Matejka - Classroom E-102

Syllabus 2018-19

Course Description

Welcome to Dollar & Sense. Dollars and Sense focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, the money management process, decision-making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for human services careers. Students are encouraged to participate in career and technical student organizations and other leadership organizations.

CTE  fee

  • $25.00 (one-time fee that covers all CTE classes)
  • Due by September 28, 2018
  • Use Parent Access or pay the bookkeeper in the office

Overview of Assignments

This is not an all-inclusive list, but a general overview of the assignments.

  • Management of Individual and Family resources
    • Using resources to reach goals
    • Economic consequences
  • Management of Financial Resources
  • Economic activities of consumers
  • Consumer credit
  • Credit problems
  • Lifetime financial planning
  • Savings plans
  • Financial institutions
  • Using resources of financial institutions
  • Investment principles and options
  • Insurance
  • Evaluating legal documents
  • Analyzing data
  • Consumer Skills Related to Housing Needs
    • Housing issues
    • Financing a home
    • Housing costs and skills
  • Environment and Resources
    • Current environmental issues
    • Energy and future trends
    • Conservation
    • Government of environmental resources
  • The Consumer and the Economic System
  • Consumer rights and responsibilities
  • Personal aspects of consumer choices
  • Impact of media and technology on consumer choices
  • Impact of government regulations
  • Impact of taxation
  • Charitable giving
  • Careers in Consumer Services
    • Career planning
    • Careers in consumer services
    • Success in the workplace
    • Professional organizations

Grading Scale

Nine-Week Averages

  • Tests and projects = 50%
  • Quizzes = 30%
  • Daily = 20%

Semester Averages

  • 1st Nine Weeks = 40%
  • 2nd Nine Weeks = 40%
  • Semester Exam = 20%

 

Contact Information – Carl Matejka

  • Room: E-102
  • Conference Period: 6th
  • Email: carl.matejka@sfisd.org 
  • Room phone: 409-927-3283
  • Tutorials: Tuesday & Wednesday from 2:40 – 3:10

    

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