FINANCIAL LITERACY

85442FINANCIAL LITERACY - (1 Semester - 0.5 Credit)

Students will gain an understanding of personal finance principles such as income, money management, spending, credit, saving, and investing. They will use this knowledge and related skills to take individual responsibility for personal economic well being. Students will explore banking transactions, financial investments, budgets, insurance, merchandise pricing, and employee financial records. (Grades 11, 12)

84403ADULT ROLES & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES- (2 Semesters - 1.0 Credit)

84404This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships integrated with general financial literacy. Topics include: decision-making to set and implement financial goals, values, communication skills, self-awareness, families, sources of income and the relationship between income and career preparation, crisis management, marriage preparation, marriage, money management, saving, investing, parenting, and retirement planning. Students who complete the entire course fulfill the General Financial Literacy graduation requirement. FCCLA may be an integral part of the course. (Grades 11, 12)