IIST 2 ==> Projects need to be completed this week to leave time to study for the final.

IIST 3 ==> 6 week status reports will be due this week and projects need to completed to allow for some time to study for the final.

Banking and Investing ==> Busy and fast week this week. We will work on investments and our annual report analysis projects all week. The investments test will be Friday of this week, 12/12. The annual report projects will be due Monday of next week, 12/15. No exceptions or excuses.

Computing in the Modern World ==> Monday and Tuesday are devoted to your Basic animation project. You will take a pre-test and begin Networking by the end of the week. Post-test on Networking will be no later than Monday, of next week.

Computing in the Modern World ==> We will continue learning the fundamental control structures available. We will use these logic structures to solve problems and then convert them into a computer programming language, to test our capability.

IIST 2 ==> Post test this week Mark.

IIST 3 ==> Continued work on your designed projects and certification should keep you working diligently. See me and discuss any new ideas you may have for your last 6 week experience. Don't forget that 6 week status reports are due this week.

Banking and Investing ==> We will cover Life insurance options and requirements the early part of this week. Prepare for the Insurance test on Friday!

Computing in the Modern World ==> Post test on Hardware this week. Then we move into the programming section of the class. Pay attention and use your time wisely!

IIST 2 ==> Talk to me about your selection for the remainder of the class. We need to discuss a project design.

IIST 3 ==> Continued work on your designed projects and certification should keep you working diligently. See me and discuss any new ideas you may have for your last 6 week experience. Don't forget that 6 week status reports are due this week.

Banking and Investing==> We should complete information about Automobile insurance. Make sure you know coverages and how they apply. Later in the week, we will begin our section on Homeowner's insurance. Keep applying the new information to what you know about protecting the three basic economic risks, personal, property and liability.

IIST 1 ==> Last week of hardware. Get everything you can out of the foundation.

IIST 2 ==> This week we roll over. Give it 100% in your final path for this, the last few days in your foundations.

IIST 3 ==> Continued work on your designed projects and certification should keep you working diligently. See me and discuss any new ideas you may have for your last 6 week experience. Don't forget that 6 week status reports are due this week.

Banking and Investing ==> Risk and general insurance concepts are the focus of this week. We hope to get the intent, history, and necessity of insurance during this week. In the weeks that follow, we will focus on specific types of insurance.

Computing in the Modern World ==> All students should be moving along in their next paths now. If there are any questions regarding expectations please clarify them with me. Your status reports will be returned to you.

IIST 2 ==> You have started your major path. If we need to discuss expectations and duties please make an appointment with me to do so. You should have everything you need for your continued education in this field.

IIST 3 ==> Continued work on your designed project and certification should keep you working diligently. You need to re-visit your project design if it is not suffeciently stimulating your interest or challenging you.

Banking and Investing==> This week we will continue in our study of the credit systems. We will intensly study installment credit and find out why it may not be the best financial move to pay off an installment loan, early. Later in the week we will look at what the credit approval process entails and work some case studies.

Computing in the Modern World==> All students should be moving along in their next paths now. If there are any questions regarding expectations please clarify them with me.

IIST 2 ==> We have started our major path. If we need to discuss expectations and duties please make an appointment with me to do so. You should have everything you need for your continued education in this field.

IIST 3 ==> Continued work on your designed projects and certification should keep you working diligently. If you're one of the few whose project is nearing completion, you need to be thinking about starting your next one and about what it should entail.

Banking and Investing ==> Continued study about Credit this week. We are going to discover the differences between revolving credit and installment credit. Always keep in mind how the things we talk about will affect your credit score and credit worthiness. Remember, the credit score is an important asset in your overall financial plan!

IIST 2.5 ==> As some of your projects near completion, be looking for a way to summarize your results. Make sure what you learn is in line with your design plan. Show evidence of your learning through demonstration.

IIST 3 ==> Don't allow the end of the semester to surprise you. Bring your planned projects to a logical conclusion and summarize the results and learning. Be sure to train the returning students. Don't let certification requirements escape your attention. Be prepared, as the final exam will test your certification requirements, not your project completion.

Banking/Finance ==> On Monday, we begin our Stock fundamental analysis project. The annual reports are due, and we will begin using them in class. Since this project was assigned over three weeks ago, there are no excuses for late projects. They are due by the end of the day on the 14th. Other important dates to remember:
May 7 Annual reports are due (20% of project grade).
May 10 All makeup work is due.
May 14 Projects due
The investments test was originally scheduled for May 8, will be postponed until next week. More information to follow.

IIST 2.5 ==> As some of your projects near completion, be looking for a way to summarize your results. Make sure what you learn is in line with your design plan. Show evidence of your learning through demonstration.

IIST 3 ==> Don't allow the end of the semester to surprise you. Bring your planned projects to a logical conclusion and summarize the results and learning. Be sure to train the returning students. Don't let certification requirements escape your attention. Be prepared, as the final exam will test your certification requirements, not your project completion.

Banking/Finance ==> Investing is our final unit. We will begin Tuesday talking about investment goals and different types of investment tools. The Annual Report Project is coming up. Make sure you are keeping up with what needs to be done.

IIST 2 ==> It seems some projects are slowing down with the end of the year. Let's get a little more creative, apply ourselves, both time and energy, into our certification studies when projects are at a standstill.

IIST 3 ==> Some projects are nearing completion, and they are exciting. Other projects are not being approached with enough creativity and enthusiasm. This is your last opportunity to get the certification preparation you need, for *free*; take advantage of it.

Banking/Finance==> We have completed general insurance introductions. Now we will move on to Homeowner's insurance in particular. We will discuss all three coverages, Property damage, Loss of use, and Liability.

IIST 2 ==> It seems some projects are slowing down with the end of the year. Let's get a little more creative, apply ourselves, both time and energy, into our certification studies when projects are at a standstill.

IIST 3 ==> Some projects are nearing completion, and they are exciting. Other projects are not being approached with enough creativity and enthusiasm. This is your last opportunity to get the certification preparation you need, for *free*; take advantage of it.

Banking/Finance==> We have completed general insurance introductions. Now we will move on to Homeowner's insurance in particular. We will discuss all three coverages, Property damage, Loss of use, and Liability.

IIST 2 ==> Specific students may be required to turn in daily status reports. Everyone is in their ultimate path. There are a number of active projects and there should be more being designed as well as a significant amount of certification preparation.

IIST 3 ==> Projects abound, and I'm looking for more progress. Your project must not interfere with the equipment for the rest of my classes. Lack of a current project means attention to certification. Specific students may be required to turn in daily status reports.

Banking/Finance==> There were 3 in-class assignments, the third of which is due on Monday after lunch. The credit quiz will be on Tuesday. The remainder of the week will be introducing the Insurance unit, and some in-class assignments.

IIST 2 ==> Specific students may be required to turn in daily status reports. Everyone is in their ultimate path. There are a number of active projects and there should be more being designed as well as a significant amount of certification preparation.

IIST 3 ==> Projects abound, and I'm looking for more progress. Your project must not interfere with the equipment for the rest of my classes. Lack of a current project means attention to certification. Specific students may be required to turn in daily status reports.

Banking/Finance/Awesomeness==> Quiz on checking on Monday. Credit is the unit of the week and we are almost through with it. There are a couple of worksheets we will work on and finish the unit off with a quiz. Our next unit will give you a chance for some creativity as we complete a unit on taxes.

IIST 2.5 ==> I should have received your design projects. There are still some of you that have not submitted a design, which means you cannot possibly be doing what your supposed to be doing.

IIST 3 ==> Work is coming along well on most of your projects. Some students are spending too much time on small jobs that should not require an entire week. Hardware students have every opportunity to be ready to pass the A+ certification exam.

Finance ==> We will continue our lessons on credit. Discussing benefites of credit, things to be wary of, and different types of credit. The importance of your credit score and about the different credit reporting agencies.