What a great couple weeks of school!
Are there any activities that you really enjoyed? I am really looking forward to Business Concepts students performing their skits on their Economic System!
What's ahead:
Sunday, October 5, MarcUS for Change 5k run! Please return your permission slips!
Consumer Math: Calculating NET PAY...Deductions from Gross Pay. Federal Taxes. State and Local Taxes. Employee Benefits and Job Expenses. Take-Home Pay.
Personal Finance: What's included in compensation? What responsibilities do employers, employees and government have towards each other?
Business Concepts: What is a company? Forms of organizations, investments. Get ready to sell shares of our class's company!
Career Pathways: Changing trends in the World of Work. How have advances in technology changed what work is available and the way in which we do it? What should we do to keep up with the changes?
I was reflecting about the first couple of weeks and I am really happy with our classroom routines and procedures.
Quick reminder about our procedures when we enter class:
Upon entering class, we should all be logging on to the computers and using business news websites to locate an article related to business news.
Reminder about turning in notes/assignments/classwork
Please turn in any work/notes into the bin at the end of your row
Thank you!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Percentages and Basketball
What a great time we had in Consumer Math! During our unit on calculating pay, salary, and commissions, we are working with percentages. We now applied our knowledge of percentages to the sport of basketball!
We went to the gym today and shot Field Goals and tomorrow we are going to be calculating our FG%!
We went to the gym today and shot Field Goals and tomorrow we are going to be calculating our FG%!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) our classes have discussed Famous Hispanic Americans and their contributions and accomplishments.
Some highlights included athlete Roberto Clemente, actor Desi Arnaz and astronaut Ellen Ochoa.
Some highlights included athlete Roberto Clemente, actor Desi Arnaz and astronaut Ellen Ochoa.
Friday, September 12, 2014
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Personal Finance week in review: This week we started discussing Work Forms and Laws to protect workers such as Child Labor Laws, Age Discrimination Act and the Equal Pay act! We even filled out a W-4 form (Form we fill out so our employer knows how much tax to take our per paycheck) and answers questions about a W-2 form (the wage and tax form)
Consumer Math students learned how to calculate overtime pay and why it is so important when analyzing our paychecks!
Career Pathways students evaluated their interests and skills and how it is important to identify them when choosing a career!
Business Concepts and Careers students faced economic scarcity when there was a limited amount of popcorn for the class and unlimited wants!
I also ran 3.2 miles in 33 minutes during the week so I am getting closer to my goal of 30 minutes! I also went to the SHS football game and saw some students play and cheer!
Enjoy your weekend!
Personal Finance week in review: This week we started discussing Work Forms and Laws to protect workers such as Child Labor Laws, Age Discrimination Act and the Equal Pay act! We even filled out a W-4 form (Form we fill out so our employer knows how much tax to take our per paycheck) and answers questions about a W-2 form (the wage and tax form)
Consumer Math students learned how to calculate overtime pay and why it is so important when analyzing our paychecks!
Career Pathways students evaluated their interests and skills and how it is important to identify them when choosing a career!
Business Concepts and Careers students faced economic scarcity when there was a limited amount of popcorn for the class and unlimited wants!
I also ran 3.2 miles in 33 minutes during the week so I am getting closer to my goal of 30 minutes! I also went to the SHS football game and saw some students play and cheer!
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Career Pathways Notes
Hey all!
Just wanted to share a couple of links to videos on skills! Remember skills are things you know how to do or things you are good at! What are some of your skills?
Interests are things you like! Please check the link for more information on how interests can help you find the right career for you!
It is important to evaluate our skills and interests so we can make good choices about the what kind of careers we will have in the future!
For example I am interested in education, and community and I am good at multitasking and organization. These interests and skills match my career as a teacher! Try to think of your interests and skills and how they may shape your career path!
Just wanted to share a couple of links to videos on skills! Remember skills are things you know how to do or things you are good at! What are some of your skills?
Interests are things you like! Please check the link for more information on how interests can help you find the right career for you!
It is important to evaluate our skills and interests so we can make good choices about the what kind of careers we will have in the future!
For example I am interested in education, and community and I am good at multitasking and organization. These interests and skills match my career as a teacher! Try to think of your interests and skills and how they may shape your career path!
Friday, September 5, 2014
First week of school!
What a great and exciting first week back!!!
I am so happy with the start of the new year and setting goals such as the MarcUS for Change 5K Run/Walk that my students will be participating in! Remember after the walk I am taking everyone out to lunch!! MarcUS for Change Info! SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Consumer Math started calculating gross pay and overtime pay and we even have timecards to see if any of us will earn overtime this week!
Personal Finance is starting the first step in Financial Success which is Financial Decision making!
Career Pathway and Success Skills are identifying some skills and attributes that will effect future employment.
Business Concepts and Careers distinguished between needs and wants when it comes to making economic decisions!
Have a nice weekend everyone! I will be running a 5k this weekend and hopefully seeing a new band!
I am so happy with the start of the new year and setting goals such as the MarcUS for Change 5K Run/Walk that my students will be participating in! Remember after the walk I am taking everyone out to lunch!! MarcUS for Change Info! SUNDAY OCTOBER 5 at 9:30 a.m.
Consumer Math started calculating gross pay and overtime pay and we even have timecards to see if any of us will earn overtime this week!
Personal Finance is starting the first step in Financial Success which is Financial Decision making!
Career Pathway and Success Skills are identifying some skills and attributes that will effect future employment.
Business Concepts and Careers distinguished between needs and wants when it comes to making economic decisions!
Have a nice weekend everyone! I will be running a 5k this weekend and hopefully seeing a new band!
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”– Benjamin Franklin
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
First Day of School
What a great first day!!!
Today was such a fun day for me! I was introduced to my classes and we participated in a communication skill building game as well as played "Random Questions." I learned that my students would rather go a year without TV over a year of junk food, and that most of my students will cut people in line!
Remember NO CELL PHONES!
So excited for tomorrow!!
Today was such a fun day for me! I was introduced to my classes and we participated in a communication skill building game as well as played "Random Questions." I learned that my students would rather go a year without TV over a year of junk food, and that most of my students will cut people in line!
Remember NO CELL PHONES!
So excited for tomorrow!!
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