Life After High Life After High School ProjectSchool Project
Algebra II HonorsFall 2013
Mrs. Latoya
Project OverviewProject Overview
This project is about YOU and what it will take to live on your own. This may occur as soon as next year or a few years from now. Your assignment is to choose an occupation, discover what education you need to enter that field, and find out what your cost of living will be during and after high school. To demonstrate what it will take to live within your means, you will be required to keep a balanced monthly checkbook during this project. You must have proof of all of your discoveries.(research). You can research all of this information on the internet, newspapers, books, relatives, and friends. All of this information will be kept in a portfolio (3 ring binder)to be turned in at the end of the unit. Your portfolio WILL contain all of the following:
OccupationOccupation
A. What job would you like to perform and why?
B. What is the job outlook for this field?
C. What is the entry level earnings for this job?
D. How much will your take home pay be after taxes, and FICA?
Occupation Occupation (continued)(continued)
This portion of the project requires proof of discoveries and a half page reflection written in sentence and paragraph form that contains personal information from letters A-D.
Internet sites that will help with this part:www.bls.govhttp://www.paycheckcity.com/NetPayCalc/netpaycalculator.aspwww.salary.com
DUE OCTOBER 31st
Eduction/Job TrainingEduction/Job Training
A. What institution will you attend to receive the training for your chosen occupation?
B. What is the cost per year to attend this institution?1. Tuition2. Room, board if applicable3. Books, etc
C. How will you pay for this?1. Savings - provide proof2. Scholarships - show application forms, amounts, etc.3. Student loans - will require loan calculator evidence4. Parents - need to write a note of their contributions and
sign itD. If you do not plan to attend school an alternative assignment will
be given.
Education/Job Training Education/Job Training ContCont.
This portion of the project requires proof of discoveries and a half page reflection written in sentence and paragraph form that contains personal information from letters A-C.
Internet sites that will help with this part are:
1.Your college website2.www.scholarships.com3.http://www.finaid.org/calculators/
loanpayments.phtml4.http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
DUE OCTOBER 31st
ShelterShelterA. Where do you plan to live? (Town and State)
B. Will there be a roommate?
C. What type of dwelling do you plan to have?
1. Apartment - how much is rent?2. House - monthly payment?3. Townhouse - monthly payment and association
dues?
D. What will be your utility costs?1. Electricity - rent or own? 2. Gas - rent or own? 3. Water/Sewer4. Cable TV/Internet5. Cell Phone/Home Phone
ShelterShelter
This portion of the project requires proof of discoveries and a half page reflection written in sentence and paragraph form that contains personal information from letters A-D.
Internet sites that will help:1.www.apartments.com2.www.comcast.com3.www.qwest.com4.Cellphone companies
DUE NOVEMBER 29th
AutomobileAutomobile
A. What type of car will you drive?B. How will you pay for your car?
1. How much will you pay per month?2. Do you have a trade in? Needs
proof3. What will be your insurance
costs?4. What will be your
maintenance costs? (Gas, oil, etc)
Automobile cont.Automobile cont.
This portion of the project requires proof of discoveries and a half page reflection written in sentence and paragraph form that contains personal information from letters A-B.
Internet sites that will help you are:www.cars.comwww.kbb.com
DUE NOVEMBER 29th
FoodFood
A. Go to a grocery store and obtain prices.
B. Itemize the prices, add them up, and multiply by 4 for a monthly budget.
C. Include treats like candy and coffee.
D. Include times to eat out at restaurants.
MiscellaneousMiscellaneousA. Household items (paper towels, TP,
cleaning supplies, detergents, etc.)
B. Personal Items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
C. Haircuts, tanning, etc
D. Find prices from local stores. Itemize…
Entertainment/ClothingEntertainment/Clothing
Entertainment:A.Movies, video games, concerts, etc.B.Others?
Clothing:A. Monthly budget of clothing?B. What do you spend per year?
Divide it by 12.
Checkbook RegistryCheckbook Registry
This can be done on Excel or Word or on a copy of a checkbook register
Transaction Amount BalanceDeposit $2000 $2000Student Loan -$200 $1800Rent -$400 $1400
Deposit amount should reflect your net pay from www.paycheckcity.com
DUE JANUARY 10th
Final PortfolioFinal Portfolio
All evidence and reflections should be contained in a three ring binder
You project is DUE. January 10th
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