Meet the Teacher
What is krboyd@garycomercollegeprep.org?
This is the email address you'd use to contact your Fin. Lit. teacher.
What is Strategic Planning & Management?
This pillar focuses on organization, time management, and strategy.
What is the back of your chair (or the floor next to your desk)?
This is where your bookbag should be during class — NOT on your desk.
What is 30%?
This is the percent of your grade that comes from Projects (End-of-Unit).
What is Banking?
This is the title of Unit 1 in Quarter 1.
What is 5?
This is the number of financial topics listed in the Course Vision (budgeting, saving, credit, investing, financial planning).
What is Confidence, Individuality & Agency?
This pillar is about knowing yourself, building confidence, and taking ownership of your learning.
What is a clear/transparent bottle?
This is the only type of drink container allowed in class.
What is 15%?
This is the percent of your grade that comes from Quizzes/Checkpoints.
What is budgeting?
This is the title of Unit 2 in Quarter 1.
What is the syllabus?
This document explains everything you need to know about routines, grading, and expectations in this class.
What is Voice & Advocacy?
This pillar involves speaking up for yourself and others.
What is "not allowed"?
This is what happens to cell phones, headphones, and other electronics — unless the teacher says otherwise.
What is 100%?
This is the highest possible grade you can earn on late work, as long as it's turned in during the current unit.
What is twice (2 weeks in Advance?)
This is how many times a week office hours are held.
What is financial knowledge and decision-making skills?
The Course Essential Question asks how developing this can help you confidently manage money now and in college.
What is Collaborative Problem Solving?
This pillar involves working with others to solve problems together.
What are a notebook, your Fin. Lit. take-home folder, and a writing utensil?
These are the 3 items you should bring to class daily, according to "Be Organized."
What is 75%?
This is the score you must fall below on a quiz or exam to be eligible for a retake.
What is 48?
This is the maximum number of business hours your teacher has to respond to a call or email.
What is Gary Comer College Prep?
This is the name of the school where this Fin. Lit. course is taught.
What is Leadership & Influence?
This pillar focuses on guiding or positively influencing others.
What is put them away in their locker?
This is what students are asked to do with food or snacks if a teacher sees them out in class.
What is attend one office hour?
You must do this before you're allowed to take a retake.
What is Bank Hunt?
This PBL asks you to compare and present the best financial institutions.