Health Insurance
If I have an injury and don't have health insurance, will it be expensive?
Probably! A broken arm can cost you $16,000 if you don't have health insurance.
Is it good to stop paying bills like a cell phone or rent?
Nope! Your cell phone will get turned off and you may be evicted (kicked out) of your apartment.
Do you have to ask your boss before I take time off?
Yes! If you do not, you could get fired!
What is the Pulley mascot?
The Warriors, but Mrs. Burroughs thinks that we are the Wolverines!
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This is the name of the raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy that is close friends and partners with Groot.
Does having health insurance keep me healthy?
Yes! It pays for trips to the doctor or dentist that are intended to keep you healthy like getting your teeth cleaned and annual doctors checkups. We call this preventative care.
Be sure to see your dentist at least twice a year!
How long do things like missed payments stay on your credit report?
7 long years! That means if you are 30 days late on a bill this month, it will stay on your credit report until May 2028!
What do you call leave that you take when you are ill and can't work?
Sick leave. If you have a good full time job, it will probably be *paid* sick leave.
What does ETR stand for?
Bonus: who is the Pulley ETR?
Employment and Transition Representative
Mr. Symanski
How can you make cookies, brownies, smores, apple pie, sweet potato pie, banana bread, and cheesecake in under 2 hours?
What is the most common way that people get health insurance?
Through their jobs/employers!
Is 400 a good or bad credit score?
Bad! The range for a credit score is 300-850.
A 400 is like getting a grade of F-
What type of leave do you take when you travel somewhere for a few days to relax?
Vacation leave. If you have a good full time job, it is paid vacation leave.
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!
What was Mrs. Freeman's maiden name-her name before she got married?
Mary Nary!
Name 4 toppings that you can put on a baked potato.
If I get Medicaid, will it help me pay for services after I finish school at Fairfax County Public Schools?
Yes! This will be talked about during your last two years at Pulley when you are at IEP meetings.
If you have questions, please ask your family.
Should I get 10 credit cards?
No! When you use a credit card, you are borrowing money. Borrowing money is not the best idea. And getting 10 credit cards will give you bad credit.
What kind of leave do you take if you don't have any more sick or vacation leave and you don't get paid?
Leave without pay. Your boss has to approve it and it could be for education, medical care, or the military.
Name one staff that works in the Pulley office.
Ms. Joseph, Mrs. Khalife, and Mr. Kelly.
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What is a copay?
A copay is money that you pay each time that you see a doctor-often between $20-$40.
Can I be turned down for a job if I have bad credit?
Yes! Some employers do a credit check because they feel like it shows how responsible that you are.
What is FMLA?
A special leave guaranteed by law that allows you to take 12 weeks of leave for an illness of your own or a family member. It stands for Family and Medical Leave Act.
Name 4 Pulley teams from the last year (before distance learning).
1. Airport
2. Building and Trades
3. Capital View Marriott
4. Crystal City Marriott
5. Crystal Gateway Marriott
6. Culinary Arts
7. Greenspring Village
8. Kaiser Permanente
9. Office Services
10. Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC)
11. Retail
12. Springhill Suites Marriott
This Marvel character, also known as the Master of Kung Fu and Brother Hand, will be in a new movie in theaters on September 3rd.
Shang-Chi
(new trailer is out)