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Life Skills, Leadership, and Career Readiness

Personal Finance

This course provides students with essential financial literacy skills to help them manage money responsibly and make informed financial decisions.

Grades 6th-12th Life Skills, Leadership, and Career Readiness
Personal Finance
About

About this program

This course provides students with essential financial literacy skills to help them manage money responsibly and make informed financial decisions. Topics include budgeting, saving, investing, credit and debt management, taxes, retirement planning, and financial goal setting. Students will learn practical strategies for building wealth, avoiding financial pitfalls, and understanding the impact of financial choices on their future. The course emphasizes real-world applications, empowering students to take control of their financial well-being and develop healthy financial habits.

Final Projects or Artifacts:

Final projects or artifacts

Final Project/Portfolio Item: Students will create a Personal Finance Portfolio, which includes: A Monthly Budget Plan – A personalized budget using a spreadsheet or budgeting app, tracking income, expenses, and savings goals. A Savings & Investment Plan – A step-by-step strategy outlining short-term and long-term savings goals, including emergency funds, retirement, and investment options. A Credit & Debt Management Guide – A research-based breakdown of how credit scores work, strategies for managing debt, and avoiding financial pitfalls. A Financial Future Plan – A written reflection on personal financial goals, including strategies for home ownership, career planning, and retirement savings.

Program Requirements

Program requirements

Instructor access to SmartBoard or Projector
Laptop 1 per student (ex: Chromebook; Lenovo)
General Stationary - Ex: Pencils paper pens
Calculator(s)
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Program gallery