Banking and Investing Course Outline
Banking and Investing 07.4211099
Fall 2008 Mrs. Petriella Block 1/Room 204 Wheeler Phone: (770) 578-3266 Ext. 495 Wheeler High School Email: nancy.petriella@cobbk12.org Marietta, GA 30068 Course Description:
Students are introduced to the basics of the banking system, bank operating procedures, negotiable instruments, and the deposit and credit functions of banks. Current and future trends of banks are examined. Students will also explore business and individual investment decisions by comparing and contrasting a variety of investment options. Cobb County School District Grading Scale: 90 –100 = A 80 – 89 = B 74 – 79 = C 70 – 73 = D 69 and below = F Grading: Daily Class Participation 40%
Listening Skills In-Class Assignments/Tasks Class/Group Discussion Group Assignments/Tasks Agenda and Notebook Quizzes Homework Assignments 15%
Out-of-Class Assignments Reading Assignments Questions for Review Vocabulary Tests (various types of tests will be used) 20% Paper on Banking/Stock Market Project 15% Comprehensive Final Exam 10% TOTAL 100% Makeup Policy:
If you are absent, YOU must make up your work on YOUR time. A record of each day’s activities will be posted in the classroom. Upon returning to school after an absence, it will be YOUR responsibility to check and see what you have missed and see me for the necessary assignments and handouts. Mrs. Petriella is available after school daily but be sure to see her to coordinate time and place if you are planning on making up work.
B and I Course Description Fall 2008 Banking and Investing Texts: Banking Systems Publisher: Thomson/Southwestern Copyright: 2005 Business and Personal Finance Publisher: Glencoe Copyright: 2007 Banking and Investing Course Syllabus:
Topics covered include: Basics of the Banking System Bank Operating Procedures Negotiable Instruments/Deposit Functions Credit Functions of Banks Measurement of Financial Performance of Banking Institutions Basic Investment Principles Investments Instruments Employee Retirement Benefit Package Concepts Current Issues/Future Trends Computer Lab Regulations/Class Rules/Expectations/Policies/Behavior/Attendance and Tardy Policy:
Wheeler High School Computer-Related Discipline Policy.
Wheeler High School 2008-2009 Student Handbook
regarding school policies on: Beverages and Snacks—No Food or Beverages Allowed in the Classroom Student Phone Use—Cell Phones Should Not be Seen or Heard in School Established Expectations for Behavior in the Classroom Cheating Policy Dress Code Pagers, Cell Phones, Signaling Devices—Devices (seen or heard) will be confiscated) Headphones, CD Players. MP3 Players, and other Electronic Devices—May not be used or displayed at any time Students should also familiarize themselves with the Student Behavior and Consequences Section of the Wheeler High School 2008 – 2009 Student Handbook
beginning on page 42.
Supplies: Students will be required to have the following in class every day: Assigned textbook(s) 3-ring binder and/or folder for this class only Lined paper to fill binder or folder Pens and pencils Agenda or WHS Student Handbook/Daily Planner
*All notes, teacher handouts, and in-class assignments should be kept in your notebook of folder. Students are expected to have all necessary materials with them in class on a daily basis, including notebooks and/or folders, writing materials, blank paper and their Wheeler High School Handbook/Daily Planner.
