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CONSUMER EDUCATION

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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CONSUMER EDUCATION

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  1. Hoffman Estates High School CONSUMER EDUCATION Mrs. Largo

  2. 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

  3. Materials Needed • As needed: • Markers • Calculator • Textbook • Folder • Loose leaf paper • Pens and pencils

  4. Overall Outline • Units will last 2-3 weeks • Tests given after each unit • Activities and projects will supplement text

  5. Grading Scale For Homework, Quizzes, Tests, Projects, and Final Exam:

  6. What will help you be successful in this class?

  7. Major Projects • Capstone budget project • Stock market poster • Complaint letter • Checkbook register/reconciliations

  8. 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!!!!

  9. 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!

  10. What does Mrs. Largo expect of you?

  11. 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!

  12. 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

  13. 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!

  14. Overall Classroom Rule: RESPECT What does that mean?

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Remember!! This is a learning environment!

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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!

  22. 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

  23. I’m looking forward to a great and successful class with all of you!

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