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Spring Semester Syllabus Update: Course Schedule & Expectations

After reviewing our Fall progress and Spring goals, adjustments were made to the original Spring syllabus schedule. These changes were intentional and designed to better support skill development in:

  • Professional readiness

  • Business communication

  • Financial decision-making

  • Real-world application

You’ll notice that our Spring schedule now focuses on units and skill themes rather than fixed daily assignments or due dates. Specific assignments, activities, and deadlines will always be posted clearly in Canvas modules and announcements.

Real-World Flexibility

Just like in the real business world, plans evolve and adjustments happen.

Throughout the semester:

  • Content, pacing, and assignments may be adjusted

  • Opportunities may be added to deepen learning

  • All course items are subject to change

Any updates will be communicated in advance through Canvas.

Third-Party Learning Platforms

This semester, we will also be using approved third-party educational platforms to support career readiness and financial literacy skills.

  • These tools will be integrated into Canvas once setup is complete

  • Instructions will be provided before any work is assigned

  • All grades will continue to be tracked through Canvas

As always, your responsibility is to:

  • Check Canvas regularly

  • Read announcements carefully

  • Communicate if questions arise

Flexibility, adaptability, and communication are part of professional readiness , and we’ll be practicing all three this semester.

Looking forward to a great Spring term!

— Mrs. Diaz

PDF of this information can be found here: Notice of Spring 2026 revisions (explained)

CTE 2102 : Spring 2026 – Side by Side Schedule Adjustment

Week(s) & Dates

Original Spring Focus

Revised Spring Focus

Week 1
Jan 7

Budgeting / Finance Lab Setup / Pre-Test

Welcome Back / Syllabus Adjustment
• Course overview & expectations
• Review of Spring pacing & projects
• No new instructional content

Week 2
Jan 12 & Jan 14

Spending & Budgeting

Unit 1: Professional Readiness & Business Communication
• Resume fundamentals
• Cover letters
• Workplace communication

Week 3

(January 19th – No Class)
Jan 21 & Jan 26

Long-Term Savings / Intro to Stock Market

Unit 2: Careers, Income & Life After High School
• Types of income (hourly, salary, overtime, “hustle”)
• Pay frequency & take-home pay

Week 4
Jan 28 & Feb 2

Mutual Funds & Bonds

Unit 2 Continued
• Income vs. expenses
• What income realistically supports after high school

Weeks 5–6
Feb 4 & 9

 Feb 11 & Feb 16 (Presidents’ Day)

Security Types / Portfolio Management

Unit 3: Financial Decision-Making Foundations
• Needs vs. wants
• Cost of living & lifestyle choices
• Introductory budgeting

Weeks 7–8
Feb 18 & 23

 Feb 25 & Mar 2

Credit Cards / Loans / Debt

Unit 4: Money in the Real World
• Banking basics
• Paychecks & taxes (intro)
• Credit awareness

• Loans, Debt

Week 9
Mar 4 & Mar 9

Opportunity Costs (Async)

Instructional Flex Week
• Opportunity cost
• Review & reinforcement

Weeks 10–11
Mar 11 & 16

Mar 18

Project 4 + Selling Stock

Unit 5: Credit, Debt & Financial Responsibility
• Borrowing & risk
• Responsible consumer behavior

Spring Break
Mar 23–27

No Class

No Class

Weeks 12–13
Apr 1 & Apr 6 / Apr 8 (No Class)

Bank Accounts / Taxes

Unit 6: Long-Term Financial Planning & Technology Awareness
• Saving vs. investing
• Intro to bonds & mutual funds

• Stock market

Weeks 14–15
Apr 13 & Apr 15 / Apr 20

Insurance / Benefits

Unit 6 Continued
• AI & ethics in business

Weeks 16–17
Apr 22 & Apr 27 / Apr 29 & May 4

Resume / AI Project

Unit 7: Consumer Trends, Economy & Portfolio

Week 18
May 6 & May 11

Finance Wrap-Up

Capstone Presentations & Reflection

Week 19
May 13

Final Presentations

Final Presentations

 

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