Syllabus

Econ / Personal Financial Literacy (One-Half Credit),   2024/25      D. Bulthuis        Room 150

(a)  General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Students shall be awarded one-half credit for successful completion of this course.

 Personal Financial Literacy will develop citizens who have the knowledge and skills to make sound, informed financial decisions that will allow them to lead financially secure lifestyles and understand personal financial responsibility. The knowledge gained in this course has far-reaching effects for students personally as well as the economy as a whole. When citizens make wise financial decisions, they gain opportunities to invest in themselves, build businesses, consume goods and services in a responsible way, and secure a future without depending on outside assistance. The economy benefits from the optimal use of resources, increased consumption, and strong local businesses.

(2)  Personal Financial Literacy is designed to be an interactive and research-based course. The course will teach students to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze decisions involving earning and spending, saving and investing, credit and borrowing, insuring and protecting, and college and postsecondary education and training. Students evaluate the necessity of the purchase, the quality or value of the purchase or investment compared to other alternatives, and the total cost of acquisition, particularly in the context of financing options. Students also understand the power of both compound growth on investments and compound interest on debt and how these concepts affect the ability to build wealth over time.

(3)  This one-half elective credit course includes instruction in methods of paying for college and other postsecondary education and training along with completing the application for federal student aid provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Students analyze the relationship between education and training and earnings potential; evaluate the quality of potential college, postsecondary education, and training courses; evaluate the total cost of these programs; and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various sources of funds to pay for their education.

Textbook and Supplies Needed:

MoneySkills web site   https://afsaef.org/

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program   (provided by teacher)

Note Book

Paper, Pen, Pencil

 

Class Rules:

Follow all school rules/policies – tardies, dress code, etc.…

Phones, IPod… will be confiscated and given to principal

Foods and Drinks – Sorry this is Personal Finance

Seating Chart (if you don’t like where you sit, change your last name)

                        1-Be On Time

                        2-Be Prepared

                        3-Be Respectful

 

Grading Policy:

                        Major Grades = 60%

                        Minor Grades = 40%

Health
 
Obj:This course focuses on the relationship that exists among physical, mental, social, spiritual, and environmental health.We have the opportunity to discuss many topics which include:fitness,tobacco, alcohol, drug abuse, human development, suicide, mental illness, wellness, disease...
Students learn that their decisions affect their total health.The knowledge gained in this health class will affect their attitudes and behavior (choices).Healthy decisions will enable student to maintain a state of total wellness.Knowledge obtained in this class will assist with the challenges of life.
Supplies Needed:
Health book will be kept in class room (class set)
Binder - 1 1/2 inch
Paper, Pen, Pencil
BYOD (on class projects)
Coarse Study:
1st- 3 weeks - Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
2nd - 3 weeks - Chapters 9,10,11,12,13,14,15 alcohol project
3rd - 3 weeks - Chapters 16,17,18,19,20,21disease project
Class Rules:
Follow all school rules / policies - tardy, dress code, etc...
Phones, Ipods... will be confiscated and given to principal
Seating Chart (If you don't like where you sit, change your last name)
1. Be On Time
2. Be Prepared
3. Be Respectful
Grading Policy:
Major Grades = 60%
Minor Grades = 40%
Retest Policy:
All students will be able to substitute the retest grade for the failing grade,not to exceed 70%. Students must participate in some form of re-reaching / tutoring prior to the retest.






PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Name of Instructor: Coach Bulthuis Room:  Gym
Telephone Number: 956-271-1600 ext. 4149 Conference period:  5th block 
E-mail Address: [email protected] 11:56-1:26
Course Name:  Foundations of Personal Fitness/Team Sports

Credit: 1 = 2 semesters
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grading Policy and Expectations
Our goal is for every student to become a life-long active human being by providing the experience of knowledge of sports and physical fitness.  
Grading Policy
Categories and Percentages
Daily grade (Dressing out) 60%
Participation, skills and classwork 40%

Daily Grade – 60%
Each student is required to dress out every day.  Each student will be issued a gray t-shirt and red gym shorts to use until the end of the semester. Students are responsible for bringing their uniform every day.  Students must also bring socks and athletic-type shoes to wear.  All students will be issued a locker in the PE locker room.  Students must bring their own combination lock.  No key locks please!!
Each student will begin each week with 100 points for their daily grade.  Points will be deducted as follows:
Not dress out, -20 points.  Partial dress, -10 points.  Must have athletic shoes every day.
No participation -20 points.

Every student is required to actively participate as assigned by the instructor.  Non-participation will result in a loss of 20 points per day.
If you need to borrow a substitute uniform you may do so with a deduction of 20 points a day.  Repeated borrowing of a uniform will result in a phone call to parent and a failing grade for that week.  

Participation, Skills and Classwork -40%
This includes all classwork either written or skill-related.
Absences/Illness/Tardies
Excused absence – You must have an excused absence in order to make up the activities missed during your absence.
Unexcused absence – You will be unable to make up the daily grade and will receive a zero as your daily grade. 
Illness – If a student is unable to participate due to illness or injury, he/she must provide the following on a note from parent or guardian:

1. Student’s name
2. Date
3. Cause of illness/injury
4. Phone number where parent can be reached
5. Parent’s/guardian’s signature

This note will only excuse the student for one day.  Students may be excused from certain physical activities but not necessarily from all activities.  Students will still be required to dress out for that day.  If a student’s illness is serious enough to constitute non-participation from PE for several days, a doctor’s excuse is required.  The district does not accepted excuses written by non-U.S. doctors.  All the excuses will be kept on file.  Girls will not be excused from dressing out or participating due to menstrual cramps/cycle unless a doctor’s excuse is received.

Medical History
Students must report all medical problems or limitations to their coach.  If certain physical activities are restricted, you must provide your coach and school nurse with a doctor’s excuse.  Coaches are not responsible for any limitation not reported with appropriate documentation.

Tardies
All students will be given 10 minutes after the tardy bell to dress out and be in their assigned seats.  If a student is not in their seat at that time, he/she will receive a tardy.  Persistent tardies will result in a referral.


Class Expectations
Locker Room/Gym
Appropriate behavior of a lady and gentleman is expected of our students.  There will be zero tolerance of misconduct that is profane or harassing in nature.  It is your responsibility to ensure that your belongings are appropriately secured in your assigned locker.  If you do not want something to get lost or stolen, then keep it at home.  We are not responsible for items getting lost or stolen.  The following rules pertain to the locker room as well as inside the gym:
No profanity
No fighting
No hazing
No sexual harassment
No food, drinks, or gum

Showers/Bathroom stalls
1. Only 1 person will be allowed in a stall at a time
2. No one will be allowed to be barefoot in this area
3. No sharing of towels
4. You are expected to keep this area clean and neat

Electronic devices and cell phones
No electronic or cell phone devices will be allowed or used in class.  These items will be confiscated and turned into the office.  Students will follow waiting period procedure and pay fee as set forth by the Sharyland ISD rules.
Class expectation is 100% participation!
I have read all these rules and agree to abide by them as a member of this class.

_________________________         ______________________              __________________
Printed Student Name Student Signature Date

__________________________     ________________________             __________________
Printed Parent/Guardian Name Parent/Guardian Signature Date



Personal Financial Literacy (One-Half Credit),   2020/2021      D. Bulthuis        Room 213

 

(a)  General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Students shall be awarded one-half credit for successful completion of this course.

 Personal Financial Literacy will develop citizens who have the knowledge and skills to make sound, informed financial decisions that will allow them to lead financially secure lifestyles and understand personal financial responsibility. The knowledge gained in this course has far-reaching effects for students personally as well as the economy as a whole. When citizens make wise financial decisions, they gain opportunities to invest in themselves, build businesses, consume goods and services in a responsible way, and secure a future without depending on outside assistance. The economy benefits from the optimal use of resources, increased consumption, and strong local businesses.

(2)  Personal Financial Literacy is designed to be an interactive and research-based course. The course will teach students to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze decisions involving earning and spending, saving and investing, credit and borrowing, insuring and protecting, and college and postsecondary education and training. Students evaluate the necessity of the purchase, the quality or value of the purchase or investment compared to other alternatives, and the total cost of acquisition, particularly in the context of financing options. Students also understand the power of both compound growth on investments and compound interest on debt and how these concepts affect the ability to build wealth over time.

(3)  This one-half elective credit course includes instruction in methods of paying for college and other postsecondary education and training along with completing the application for federal student aid provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Students analyze the relationship between education and training and earnings potential; evaluate the quality of potential college, postsecondary education, and training courses; evaluate the total cost of these programs; and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various sources of funds to pay for their education.

Textbook and Supplies Needed:

NEFE High School Financial Planning Program   (provided by teacher)

Note Book

Paper, Pen, Pencil

 

Class Rules:

Follow all school rules/policies – tardies, dress code, etc.…

Phones, IPod… will be confiscated and given to principal

Foods and Drinks – Sorry this is Personal Finance

Seating Chart (if you don’t like where you sit, change your last name)

                        1-Be On Time

                        2-Be Prepared

                        3-Be Respectful

 

Grading Policy:

                        Major Grades = 60%

                        Minor Grades = 40%


World Map - A Physical Map of the World - Nations Online Project




World Geography

Coach Bulthuis                               Room B 213

5th Block Conference                    956 271 1600 Ext  4149

Course Outline/Timeline:

First Semester

Unit 1: Introduction

Ch. 1-4 & 5 Themes of Geography (How to answer multiple choice, data based, and map

questions.)

 

Unit 2: Physical Geography

Ch. 5-7 (Earth’s physical features, forces that help shape the earth’s landforms, climate, and plant life. How people adapt to and modify the environment)

 

Unit 3: Human Geography

Ch. 8-9 (Aspects of Culture/Religion, Cultural Regions)

 

Second Semester

Unit 3: Human Geography

Ch. 10 & 11 (Demography & Migration)

 

Unit 4: Change

Ch. 12-13 (Diffusion, Convergence, Divergence)

 

Unit 5: Political Geography

Ch. 14-16 (Governments, Borders, International Relations, Patriotism/Nationalism)

 

Unit 6: Globalization of Economics

Ch. 17-19 (Economic Systems, Economic Development, Globalization

 

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Are due the following day

2. Must follow the teacher format

3. Pre-Ap- Students will not be allowed to retest or make up late work unless it’s a major grade.

 

C. GRADING POLICY

1. Major Grade - 60% Includes Exams, Projects, etc. Teacher will advise students.

2. Minor Grade - 40% Includes Homework, Quizzes, Maps, etc.

 

Attendance

Excused Absences 

 The following constitute an excused absence:

Illness of a student or critical illness of immediate family member

  • death of a member of the immediate family
  • medical or dental attention
  • religious holy day (must be pre-approved)
  • absences which the principal judges as an emergency beyond the control of the student or parent

Parent/Student have 3 school days to submit documentation to change an unexcused absence to an excused absence.  No excuses will be accepted after the 3rd day. 

*Class credit will be denied after 4 unexcused absences.

For more information contact the attendance office.

 

Coach Bulthuis Classroom Rules

  1. Be On Time
  2. Be Prepared
  3. Be Respectful

 

 

Statement for Academic Dishonesty: Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of our school. No student shall cheat or copy the work of another. Plagiarism, the use of another person’s original ideas or writings as one’s own without giving credit to the true author, will be considered cheating, and the student will be subject to academic discipline that may include loss of credit for the work in question.






US Government:
Course Description:

In Government, the focus is on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded and on the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. Students learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the U.S. Constitution, its underlying principles and ideas, and the form of government it created. Students analyze major concepts of republicanism, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights and compare the U.S. system of government with other political systems.

 

The student is expected to analyze the structure and functions of the three branches of government starting with the legislative branch of government, including the bicameral structure of Congress, the role of committees, and the procedure for enacting laws. They then go on to analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the president, the growth of presidential power, and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments. And finally they analyze the structure and functions of the judicial branch of government, including the federal court system and types of jurisdiction.

 

Course Agenda/Outline:

 

9 Week Semester

Week 1: Foundations of Government

Week 5: Congress-The Political Process

Week 2: Origins of Amer Govt & The Constitution

Week 6: Understanding Elections

Week 3:Federalism & Congress

Week 7: Civil Rights & Liberties

Week 4: The Presidency & The Judicial Branch

Week 8:Supreme Court Cases

 

 

Available Tutoring Time: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M.

 

Conference Time: Monday through Friday 5th Block 2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

 

Course Supplies:

 

§1”Binder or folder

§Index cards

§Loose Leaf Paper

§Ruler

§Pencils/Pens

§Color Pencils/markers

 

Classroom Rules:

§ Arrive to class on time and be in your assign seat when the bell rings.

§ Be prepared to class with all your supplies and assignments.

§ Respect others, their property and school property and materials.

§ At the end of each block, clean up area by your desk & put away books.

§ Remain in your desk until the end. Wait until the teacher dismisses you, the bell does NOT dismiss you.

§ Raise your hand or wait politely to speak, if others are speaking.

 

Classroom Procedures:

§ Students will be instructed as to the due date for all assignments (vocabulary, activities, handouts, etc.)

§ Teacher permission and a hall pass are required to leave the classroom.

Course Grading Policy:

The grading scale for the course is as follows:

 

Class Assignment Grade Weighs

Daily Assignments:Handouts, Vocabulary, maps, activities, quizzes, etc.

40 %

Tests, Essays, Projects, Binder Checks

60 %

Course Total:

100 %

Grade Scale

A

100-90

B

89-80

C

79-75

D

70-74

F

69-0

 

Progress Reports are sent every three weeks by Sharyland Pioneer High School and Report Cards every nine weeks.

 

More information on the Sharyland High School grading guidelines and procedures can be located with the following link: 

 

Attendance/Make-Up Work:

Daily class attendance is vital to ensuring class success. However, if absences occur it is important to note that more than four unexcused or unrelated school absences could jeopardize a student’s credit for the course and may require Saturday School. Additionally, the following district guidelines apply for make-up work when a student is absent:

§ Excused Absences - Students with an excused absence from school are expected to make up work missed at the rate of one day for one day missed with a maximum of five days. Students who are absent but had prior notice of upcoming assignments or tests must complete the assignment or test on the first day back to school. Students shall receive a zero for any assignment or test not made up within the allotted time.

§ Unexcused Absences - A student may not make up work missed; however, if the administrator determines that the unexcused absence is due to extenuating circumstances, make up work may be allowed. The grade for makeup work after an unexcused absence shall be no higher than a 70.

 

Statement of academic dishonesty:

Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of our school. No student shall cheat or copy the work of another. Plagiarism, the use of another person’s original ideas or writings as one’s own without giving credit to the author, will be considered cheating, and the student be subject to academic discipline that may include loss of credit for the work in question.