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Hoffman Estates High School. CONSUMER EDUCATION. Mrs. Largo. You’re in a great class!. This class will help you: prepare for the REAL WORLD make wise choices as consumers save money make money understand our economy better understand business concepts. Materials Needed. As needed:
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Hoffman Estates High School CONSUMER EDUCATION Mrs. Largo
You’re in a great class! This class will help you: • prepare for the REAL WORLD • make wise choices as consumers • save money • make money • understand our economy • better understand business concepts
Materials Needed • As needed: • Markers • Calculator • Textbook • Folder • Loose leaf paper • Pens and pencils
Overall Outline • Units will last 2-3 weeks • Tests given after each unit • Activities and projects will supplement text
Grading Scale For Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Projects, and Final Exam:
Major Projects • Capstone budget project • Stock market poster • Complaint letter • Checkbook register/reconciliations
Tips to help you out! • Become detail oriented • Don’t rely on lecture (read book!) • Check your grades online often! • Take great, clear notes • Keep up with the homework and reading • Save your handouts!!!!
About me • Have two wonderful children! • Changed careers (from business world) • Teach Consumer, Accounting, Business Explorations, Management, Web Design, Marketing, and PIE • Love to run and make web pages • Love animals (have 2 dogs, 2 cats) • Am a HUGE New England Patriots fan!
General Course Expectations • Bring all supplies daily to class • Homework is turned in on the day it is due Would your boss expect late work???? • Take care of personal needs BEFORE or AFTER class • Do NOT come to class and ask to go to the bathroom! • FREEZE RULES APPLY!
General Course Expectations • Read chapters when they are assigned • Contact Mrs. Largo after an absence • Meet project and homework deadlines • All HEHS policies enforced • Dress code • Tardies
Put your best foot forward!!! • Make an effort! • Stay on task • Participate and don’t be afraid to ask! • Be on time • Come to class every day! • TRY!
Overall Classroom Rule: RESPECT What does that mean?
Respect of the Classroom • Clean up your area • No writing on desks • Take care of computers • Do not leave garbage behind • No eating or drinking in the classroom
Respect Towards Each Other • Raise hand when answering questions • Don’t interrupt • Encourage each other • Be accepting of differences • Don’t be rude or insulting to others
Respect Mrs. Largo, the Class, and Yourself • No putting makeup on in class • No electronic devices! • Stay in your seats until the bell rings • No heads down during class • No cheating • Watch language used
Remember!! This is a learning environment!
Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities • Address all of your questions • Present the material a variety of ways so all can understand • Be available for additional help • Be fair • Accepting of differences • Indicate “I don’t know” if I don’t know
Mrs. Largo’s Responsibilities • Return work in a timely manner • Provide real-world WIIFM’s • How else can I help you? • Stimulate learning • Encourage participation • Maintain a safe and respectful environment
But also… … let’s have fun…and make this class enjoyable! Before you know it, you will learn some lifelong, real world skills! If we work together, this class can be a fantastic experience for all of us!
How to reach me • Email - klargo@d211.org • Phone - (847) 755-5711 • Office – Room 54 • Visit on free blocks or before/after school • http://www.mrslargo.com
I’m looking forward to a great and successful class with all of you!