Friday, February 28th

Bellwork:  We will have a quiz on budgeting next week Wednesday.

Class Objectives:
  • Learn how to revise a budget
  • Complete a projected budget worksheet

Today's Agenda:

Thursday, January 27th

You will have a sub in class today.  You will be watching an episode of "Life or Debt".  Please complete the video guide and turn it in at the end of the period.

Tuesday, February 25th - Wednesday, February 26th

Bellwork:  Get our your "Income & Expenses Practice Worksheet" and your "Budgeting for High Schoolers" article from yesterday's class.

Class Objectives:
  • Identify the types of expenses
  • Complete a projected budget worksheet

Today's Agenda:

Monday, February 24th

You will have a sub in class today. 

Please get the "Expenses" worksheet and the "Budgeting" packet from the sub.  Both assignments are due when you enter class tomorrow.

Friday, February 21st

Bellwork:  Go to THIS website to play the SPENT game.  I ran out of money on day 18.
  • How far can you make it?
  • What was your hardest decision to make?
  • What is one thing you learned from the game

Class Objectives:
  • Understand the purpose & importance of a budget
  • Identify the types of expenses

Today's Agenda:

Thursday, February 20th

You will have a sub in class today.  You will be watching an Episode of "Life or Debt".  Please complete the video guide and turn it in to the sub at the end of the period.

Wednesday, February 19th

Bellwork:  Do you have any questions before we begin the exam?

 Class Objectives:
  • Be assessed on taxes

 Today's Agenda:
  • Taxes Exam

Tuesday, February 18th

Bellwork:  We will have a test on Taxes TOMORROW.

 Class Objectives:
  • Review for an assessment

 Today's Agenda:

Tax Resources

Monday, February 17th

No School - President's Day

Friday, February 14th

Bellwork: We will have a test on TAXES on WEDNESDAY of next week

Class Objectives:
  • Test your knowledge of tax forms
  • Prepare for an assessment by reviewing

Today's Agenda:

Tax Resources

Thursday, February 13th

Bellwork: We will have a test on TAXES on WEDNESDAY of next week

 Class Objectives:
  • Test your knowledge of tax forms
  • Prepare for an assessment by reviewing

 Today's Agenda:

Tax Resources

Tuesday, February 11th - Wednesday, February 12th

Image result for the only guarantee in life is death and taxesBellwork:  What does this quote by Benjamin Franklin mean?   >  >  >  >  >  >  >  >  >

Class Objectives:
  • Learn about important tax forms
  • Complete a W-2
  • Analyze complete tax forms

Today's Agenda:

Tax Resources

Monday, February 10th

Bellwork:  Get out your packet from Friday's class.

Class Objectives:
  • Understand payroll taxes & stubs
  • Review & identify parts of a pay stub

Today's Agenda:

Tax Resources

Friday, February 7th

You will have a sub in class today.  Please complete Pay Stub Activity Packet that the sub will give you.  Make sure to turn in the packet before the end of the period.

Tax Resources

Thursday, February 6th

Bellwork:  Review from Tuesday's class.

Class Objectives:
  • Reflect on extra taxes
Today's Agenda:

Wednesday, February 5th

Class Objectives:
  • Hear from an Expert in the business field

Today's Agenda:
  • Ask the Expert Day
    • Mr. Volpe from Wintrust Bank

Tuesday, February 4th

Bellwork:  At your table, make a list of services provided to you for FREE by the local, state, and federal government.

Class Objectives:
  • Learn the basics of the US tax system
  • Develop opinions on the fairness of different taxes

Today's Agenda:

Monday, February 3rd

You will have a sub in class today.

Please go to Schoology and take the Consumer Rights exam.  You have the entire period to complete it.  You MAY NOT talk or have your cell phones out.  If you do, you will receive a 0% on your exam.
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