Course Description

This one semester (1/2 credit) Personal Finance class will provide students with the tools necessary to make smart financial decisions. Students will learn to develop strategies for budgeting, managing money, saving, using debt wisely, maintaining a good credit score, and retirement planning. We will also discuss renting/leasing vs owning housing and vehicles, and insurance including health, life, property, and disability. We will cover income, employer benefits, withholding and income taxes. We will do all we can to help our students learn to be good financial stewards and prepared for life after graduation.

To be successful in this class:

Students should plan to spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class to complete required assignments and projects for the class.

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Fees: $225

Course Credit: 0.5 CP Elective Credit. View Honors Personal Finance Course Description for details on honors requirements.