The open house document provides information for parents about Franklin High School's business department courses, grading policies, and opportunities for involvement. It summarizes that the open house will introduce the Web Technologies, Money Matters, and Securities and Investments courses. Grades are based on labs, classwork, exams, and a final exam, using a standard A-F scale. The document encourages parents to get involved through the parent portal and check the business department website for more resources.

1. OPEN HOUSEFranklin High SchoolSeptember 15, 20107:00 p.m.

2. Welcome!Web Technologies (TK7901)Money Matters (TF6200)Mr. Castro

3. HandoutsHandouts include:Copies of Guidelines for Acceptable Classroom Behavior.Scope and SequenceWeb TechnologiesMoney MattersSecurities and Investments (Spring 2011)

4. Curriculum GoalsScope and SequenceWeb Technologies (TK7901)Money Matters (TF6200)Securities and Investments (Spring 2011)Available online through ourClassroom Web Site:http://franklin.episd.org/businessdepartment.html

5. AttendanceIf tardy, sent to attendance office and will serve detention (campus policy).AbsencesCheck the online assignment calendar for the assignments.Each absence has a one-day grace period if absence is excused.

6. GradingGrades are based on the accumulation of points.Points are based on:Labs & classwork(60%)Exams/quizzes(30%)9 Weeks Exam (10%)Grades are posted online and usually updated every Tuesday.Our Grading Scale90-100% = A

7. 80-89% = B

8. 75-79% = C