Financial Skills

Course Description

Prerequisite: None                   Credits: 1
Grade Level: 9-12                    Semester: 1 F/S

This course will equip you with everyday life skills in relationship to financial decision making.  Students will gain financial skills related to earning an income, purchasing food, shopping for clothes, household management, purchasing a car, choosing food options, home improvements, travel, setting up a budget, banking, investing, taxes, and career preparations.  Students will participate in real life exercises that give them the opportunity to put into practice what they are learning.

Topics Covered

Employment
Budgeting
Banking
Shopping
Buying

Lesson Plans