• Course Description:

    This course is designed to help prepare students for life after high school.  Students will learn basic skills to assist them in managing their money while living on a budget. Topics include goals, budgeting, housing, and managing credit.

    Course Objectives:

    Students will:

    • Analyze needs versus wants

    • Set financial and educational goals

    • Create personal resume

    • Differentiate between saving and investing

    • Manage cash, credit, and bank accounts

    • Examine the time value of money and savings

    • Investigate the stock market

    • Develop a personal spending plan

    • Identify major expenditure categories 

    • Examine economic systems and consumer decisions