Ms. Shanta M. Stewart
Hammond High Magnet School
ALGEBRA I/FINANCIAL LITERACY/MATH ESSENTIALS
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
Phone: (985) 345-7235
Fax: (985) 345-5252
Email: [email protected]
Please click on the link below to download and read the syllabus. You will need to click on the syllabus link and sign your name as well as your parent's name. Your signatures on the document will replace the signature needed on the last page of the syllabus.
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Financial Literacy
2020-2021
Unit Topics
1. Intro to Financial Literacy What is Financial Literacy, Classroom setup, Financial Literacy Business
Concepts
2. Gross Income Calculate straight-time pay. Figure out straight pay, overtime, and total
pay. Compute the total pay on a piecework basis. Calculate straight
commission and determine the gross pay. Compute the graduated
commission.
3. Net Income Read tables to find the amount withheld for federal income tax. Compute
the state taxes on a straight percent basis. Determine the state taxes on a
graduated income. Work out the amount of income withheld for Social
Security and Medicare taxes. Calculate the deduction for group
insurance. Figure out net pay per pay period.
4. Recordkeeping Compute the average monthly expenditure. Use records of past
expenditures to prepare a monthly budget sheet. Compare amount
budgeted to actual expenditures.
5. Checking /Savings Accounts Compute the total checking and accounts deposit. Write a check. Figure
out the balance in a check register. Calculate the present balance on a
checking and savings account bank statement. Reconcile a check register
with a bank account statement. Compute online banking charges and
update the check register.
Semester Break Happy Holidays!
6. Cash Purchases Compute sales tax. Calculate the total purchase price. Figure out the unit
price. Find the better buy based on unit price. Work out the final price
after using a coupon or rebate. Solve for the dollar amount of the
markdown. Compute the sale price when markdown rate is known.
7. Charge Accounts and Credit Cards Calculate the new balance on a charge account. Find the finance charge
by using the unpaid balance method. Calculate the finance charge based
on the average-daily-balance method where no new purchases are
included. Compute finance charge on the average-daily-balance method
where new purchases are included.
8. Loans Compute the maturity value and interest rate of a single payment loan.
Calculate the amount financed on an installment loan. Figure out the
monthly payment, total repaid, and finance charge on an installment loan.
Work out the payment to interest rate, payment to principal, and the new
balance. Compute the final payment when paying off a simple interest
installment loan. Use the table to find the annual percentage rate of a
loan.
***Syllabus is subject to change.
Parents as Partners
At Hammond High Magnet School, all parental conferences are to be scheduled through the grade level counselor.
- Last names A-F: Myia Nelson
- Last names G-M: Loretta Evans
- Last names N-Z: Lisa Spriggs
All parents are encouraged to check their students’ progress daily through the parent command option.
Class Supplies: Students are required to maintain a 1” binder with tab dividers (10) for the year. This binder will
contain all class work and handouts. It should remain up-to-date at all times. Students are required to complete
assignments in blue or black ink, and to bring several different colored highlighters to class. Pencil is used only for
drawing and math. Loose-leaf paper is required. Points off for ripped edges. If students are unprepared for class, they
may borrow necessary items from the teacher at the beginning of class in exchange for their ID or other accepted
“collateral” to be returned to the student at the end of class when borrowed items are returned. BOYS: Paper Towels (1
roll) & Germ X Hand Sanitizer/ GIRLS: Kleenex (1 box) & Germ X Hand Sanitizer
Grading: Hammond High Magnet School uses a six-week grading period. The grading scale is posted in the room. You
are expected to complete ALL assignments, whether present in class or not. Points earned will be written on your graded
work as a fraction of what you have earned. i.e. 19/20. If only one number is written on your graded work then you
have earned full credit. Work will be returned in a timely manner. Be advised, however, teacher often cannot
return work until all students have completed it.
Parish-Approved Grading Scale:
A 93% to 100%
B 85% to 92%
C 75% to 84%
D 67% to 74%
F 66% and below
Student Absences and Make-up Work: It is the student’s responsibility to complete all make-up work
after an excused absence in a timely manner. If you are absent, you missed something important! You
may ask a classmate or the teacher what you have missed, but NOT during instructional time.
Assignments may also be found on OnCourse. Parish policy will be followed regarding make-up work.
Make-up work is NOT to be done during class time. A grade of zero will be given for make-up work
done during class. When accepted, late work will be graded at 50% of the points earned. Late
assignments are graded and entered as time permits.
Lab Fee: $5.00 is due now. Please pay as directed by HHMS. This fee is used to pay for the
consumable supplies needed to provide the valuable learning experiences provided by this class.
Communication: Parents and students are encouraged to talk to the teacher anytime they have a
question or problem. We are partners all working toward the same goal – student learning success.
Students may talk privately with the teacher as necessary. Parents, please email me at the address above
or call the school office and leave a contact number and preferred time for a call back.
Cell Phones: Cell phones are not to be used during class unless specifically directed to do so by the
teacher. This includes sending/receiving texts from parents. Please call the front office if you have an
urgent need to reach your child. The teacher reserves the right to take phones from students without
giving additional warning and turn the device in to the Discipline Office later in the day.
Ms. Shanta M. Stewart
Hammond High Magnet School
ALGEBRA I/FINANCIAL LITERACY/MATH ESSENTIALS
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
Phone: (985) 345-7235
Fax: (985) 345-5252
Email: [email protected]
Financial Literacy
Tutoring: Tutoring and additional help is available afterschool, by appointment. Please coordinate with
the teacher who is available most days after school.
Classroom Expectations:
1. Show professionalism at all times
2. Have fun!
3. Follow all school and parish rules
Consequences:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Parent Contact
3. Detention & Conference with Teacher
4. Discipline Referral
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