
Money Matters
2024-2025
About Ms. Taylor
This is my 5th year at PPOS and 17th year in education
I'm originally from California near Death Valley and moved to Colorado while in high school
My son is heading into 7th grade
My husband is nearing retirement as an aviation mechanic
We have two mutts: Starbuck and Boomer
I LOVE Target, pizza, BBQ, shades of blue, and going to the park, beach, and movies
Email: dtaylor@pikespeakonlineschool.org
Phone: (720) 588-3176
Course Information
In this course students will explore a variety of personal finance essential skills to better prepare them for life beyond high school. In Semester 1, students will address topics like the psychology of money, banking, types of credit, and managing credit. In Semester 2, students will address topics like taxes, insurance, investments, retirement, and budgeting.
Assignments and Grading
Your grade in the course will be based on a combination of assignments:
- Sync Activities (Nearpod)
- Async Activities
- Weekly Math Practice
- Interviews
- Unit Wrap-Ups
- Unit Tests
Expectations:
- You must log into the Online Learning System (OLS) and work on your school work every day
- Complete assignments by the due date and redo any assignments that do not earn full credit
Grade Structure:
- A: 80% - 100%
- B: 70% - 79%
- NC (No Credit) - Anything below 70% means you're not earning credit for the course
Due Dates:
- Sync Activities are typically due immediately following the live session
- Grades will generally be updated within 24 hours of submission
Late Policy:
- There is no penalty for late assignments, but all assignments must be submitted by 4 PM on the last day of the Block
- You'll need to complete a Block Appeal Form and meet with your Champion Teacher the last week of the Block if you're planning to appeal for an extension to submit assignments
Support Sessions
There are two types of support sessions:
- Required --> Mondays/Tuesdays immediately after class
- Optional --> Wednesdays at 1:30 & 3:15
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