Please take out a sheet of paper and answer the following question in complete sentences:  What kind of life do you expect to lead as an adult? REALISTLICALLY…describe the car, house, job, lifestyle that you plan on having  Now, jot down a few thoughts on how you plan to obtain these goals (college, job, etc.) Note: You do not need the computers today, so please do not login or turn the computers on. Thank you!

Seating Chart  Please listen for your name and go to your assigned seat  Take all your belongings with you

Fun! Fun! Fun!  I will pass around M&M’s  You may take as many as you like, but DO NOT eat them yet  Please wait for you next instructions RED=What is your favorite food to get for lunch in the P-south cafeteria? ORANGE=What is a favorite vacation/trip that you have been on? GREEN=What is one thing that you have saved money to buy for and bought yourself? BLUE=If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? YELLOW=What is one activity that you are involved in, or one thing that you like to do in your free time? BROWN=What is your dream job?

Who am I?  Mrs. Meyer  Former PNH student; Graduated in 1990  Have my Bachelors degree in Marketing Education and my Masters degree in Marketing  Worked in the business world in Sales  Teach, Marketing I & II, & Personal Finance  DECA Advisor  15 th Year teaching at Parkway South and I LOVE it!

Syllabus  Instructor: Mrs. XantheMeyer  Phone:   Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing  Course Credit: One Semester, 1/2 Credit  Classroom Norms  Be respectful  Be punctual  Be prepared  Participate and contribute  Maintain a positive attitude

Syllabus (cont.)  Course Description  Attendance/Makeup Work  Class Participation  Tardies  Grades  Grading Scale (and weighting)  In Class and Homework Assignments  Quizzes/Exams  Extra Credit  Exceptions  Notebook  Classroom Conduct Expectations  Final Exam  Tentative Outlook Schedule  State Competencies

Review Journal Entry  What kind of life do you expect to lead as an adult? REALISTLICALLY…describe the car, house, job, lifestyle that you plan on having  Now, jot down a few thoughts on how you plan to obtain these goals (college, job, etc.)

Anonymous Activity  Please take a handout and fill out silently  Use only blue or black pen  Answer truthfully, no one will no which one you filled out  Bring to “To Grade” Folder when complete  Listen for instructions…

Article: “College and Credit Cards? No Help Yet” by Jim Gallagher St. Louis Post Dispatch Sunday, August 16 th, 2009

Homework  Get a classroom notebook- 3 ring binder with 2 tabs  Worth 15 points  Syllabus signed by Parents  Worth 15 points