J. R.

Tucker High School

Business & IT Department Keilondi Johnson
36 Week Class
2015-2016
Course Title: Economics & Personal Finance: PF Session

Course No.:

6120 (1 Credit)

Course Description:
Course Fee:
$5.00
FCCLA Dues:
$13.00
Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the United States economy is interconnected with
the global economy. Additionally they learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make
informed decisions relating to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing
post-secondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently. They
also learn the importance of investing in themselves in order to gain the knowledge and skills valued in the
marketplace. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide
the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success. The
course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia 22.1-20003B.
Instructional Philosophy:
Basic terms and concepts serve as the foundation for learning. Instruction will be facilitated by Internet
resources and hands-on applications. Students will work individually and in collaborative online cohorts to
reinforce learning. Learning activities will include reading, online activities, projects, presentations, case
studies, and current events, using the Unit Implementation Plan.
Assessment Plan:
A variety of assessments will be utilized to accommodate student needs and learning styles, including hands-on
activities and performance-based assessments as well as objective tests. Grades will be calculated by dividing
total points earned by total points assigned/available.
Important Dates:
VDOE Pre-testDuring first two weeks of School
W!SE Industry Certification Pre-testWindow: September 21st October 9th (TBA)
W!SE Industry Certification Post-testWindow: May 4th May 23nd (TBA)
VDOE Post-testMid to End of May (TBA)
Materials Required:
HCPS issued laptop
Flash Drive (optional)
Expectations:
Students are expected to complete assignments and assessments electronically.
Students and parents are encouraged to follow Communication Policies as presented.

Syllabus: Summary Outline of the Course.

Student Learning Goals
Quarter1
CareerandTechnical
StudentOrganizations;
EconomicsConcepts

Quarter2
FinancialLiteracyConcepts

Quarter3
FinancialLiteracyConcepts

Quarter4
FinancialLiteracyConcepts;
W!SEpreparation;
WorkplaceReadinessSkills

CTE3033Addressing
ElementsofStudent
Life/CTSOs

EPF17(CTE126131)
EPF16(CTE115120)
EPF14(CTE103
DemonstratingKnowledge DemonstratingKnowledgeof 109)Demonstrating
ofPersonalFinancialPlanning Taxes
KnowledgeoftheRoleof
InsuranceinRisk
Alleconomicsconcepts EPF18(CTE132
CTE138144Financing
Management
willbetaughtinQuarter 137)Demonstrating
EducationafterHighSchool
1EPF19(CTE3463) KnowledgeofInvestmentand (new!)
CTE145148Preparingfor
SavingsPlanning
IndustryCertifications/W!SE
DevelopingBasic
EPF11(CTE77
Exam
EconomicConceptsand EPF10(CTE6473)
82)Demonstrating
Structures
DevelopingConsumerSkills
KnowledgeofPlanningfor
CTE129Demonstrating
LivingandLeisureExpenses
WorkplaceReadinessSkills
UnderstandingtheRole EPF12(CTE83
ofProducersand
90)Demonstrating
EPF13(CTE92
PersonalQualitiesand
ConsumersinaMarket KnowledgeofBanking
100)Demonstrating
PeopleSkills
Economy
Transactions
KnowledgeofCreditandLoan
ProfessionalKnowledgeand
Functions
ExploringthePrice
EPF15(CTE110
Skills
System
114)Demonstrating
EPF14(CTE103
TechnologyKnowledgeand
KnowledgeofIncomeEarning 109)Demonstrating
ExploringtheMany
Skills
andReporting
KnowledgeoftheRoleof
FactorsThatAffect
InsuranceinRisk
ExaminingAllAspectsofan
Income
ReviewforMidtermExam
Management
Industry
Demonstrating

ReviewforFinalExam
KnowledgeofaNations
(seeW!SEexam
EconomicGoals
scoreconversion)

*This syllabus is not a schedule of units taught. The order of coverage is subject to change as needed to
accommodate student needs and interest. Additional topics may be introduced. All students enrolled in
Economics and Personal Finance will sit for an industry credential test. An industry credential test may be
any industry certification examination, licensure or occupational competency assessment as approval by
the Virginia Board of Education.
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Students Signature
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Parents or Guardians Signature