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Intro to Financial Services allows students to explore a broad range of personal finance topics in a fun, entertaining atmosphere. Students learn about career choices, budgeting their money, saving and investing for the future, using credit wisely, and insuring against risk.

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Question of the Day
Every day, class will start with a "Question of the Day". You should do your best to write a complete response (2 sentence minimum) to the question and EMAIL it to me. If you aren't sure about what to write, please ask! No credit will be given for late QODs, unless you were absent that day. 5pts daily, due by the end of class.

WEEK 24

Monday, February 13: Today is our first test! What topic do you feel MOST comfortable with? LEAST?

Tuesday, February 14: What is a budget? What do they do and why are they important?

Wednesday, February 15: Why do you think that it is so difficult for people to actually stick to a budget?

Thursday, February 16: What's the difference between a checking account and a savings account?

Friday, February 17: NO SCHOOL

WEEK 25

Monday, February 20:  NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, February 21: Why is it important to always record your transactions in a check register? What can happen if you don't do this?

Wednesday, February 22: What are "financial institutions"? Give three examples of financial institutions that you or your family uses.

Thursday, February 23: What sorts of things are included in your budget? List a few examples.

Friday, February 24:

   

   

  


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SYLLABUS & WEEKLY PLANS

IFS1 2011-12 Syllabus

IFS Student Guide

IFS Student Forms

IFS1 Week 24

IFS1 Week 25

   
WORKSHEETS & HANDOUTS

Take the Test

Who Are Entrepreneurs?

Why Some Jobs Pay More ...

Understanding Your Paycheck

Paystub Problems

Uncle Sam Takes A Bite

Tax Time Scavenger Hunt

John A Dough's Pay Stub

IFS Test I Review

Get a Plan, Get a Grip

John and Marcia

Writing a Check

Take It To The Bank!

What Are Financial Institutions?

Think Quick: Checkbook Register

Tumbling

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Know How To Go Everyone
COLLEGE TIPS FOR ALL STUDENTS

  

ACT Question of the Day
ACT Question of the Day

  

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SAT Question of the Day

Assignments

WEEK 24

Monday, February 13

  • Today's Topic: "Test - Earning Money"
  • Test I - Earning Money

Tuesday, February 14

  • Today's Topic: "Managing Your Money" BPA Chapter Meeting
  • Activity: Get A Grip on Life
  • Activity: Budgets Are Beautiful Call-In Show

Wednesday, February 15

  • Today's Topic: "Budgeting: Making the Most of Your Money"
  • Classroom Activity: Creating a Budget You Can Live With ...
  • Activity: John and Marcia's Monthly Spending Plan

Thursday, February 16

  • Today's Topic: "Cash the Check and Track the Dough"
  • Discussion: How to Turn a Paycheck into Cash
  • Activity: What Do You Know?
  • Activity: Checking Out Checks ... and Balancing Checkbooks

Friday, February 17

  • NO SCHOOL

WEEK 25

Monday, February 20

  • NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, February 21

  • Today's Topic: "Keeping a Checking Account"
  • Together: The Finer Points of Writing A Check
  • In Pairs: Take It To The Bank!

Wednesday, February 22

  • Today's Topic: "What Are Financial Institutions" Early Release; Substitute
  • Review: Think Quick ... Keeping a Checkbook
  • Activity: What Are Financial Institutions?

Thursday, February 23

  • Today's Topic: "Your Budget Plan"
  • Reviewing Definitions
  • Track Star Game ... Savvy Spending & Saving Principles

Friday, February 24

  • Today's Topic: "Budget Your Money"
  • Activity: Balancing A Budget
  • Worksheet: Maria's Story
  • Worksheet: Your Financial Goals

  

Daily/Weekly

  • Questions of the Day (5pts daily)
  • STAR Sheet (5pts daily + 10pts for weekly reflections)


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What is Financial Services?
It's a college-prep program for juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing college majors and future careers in business. If you're looking for an exciting and challenging way to explore the world of business, Financial Services may be for you!
Financial Services is offered exclusively at Northwest High School by Butler Tech.

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