Personal Finance

PERSONAL FINANCE
 
 
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will place emphasis on how students should use their personal financial resources to enjoy today and be financially secure tomorrow.
    
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: Everyone is to be on time and prepared for class. 
 
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
 3-ringed Binder with 5 tab dividers (Calendars, Notes/Handouts, Homework, Guest Speakers, Misc), CALCULATOR, Notepaper, Pencil AND Pen (blue or black ink)
 
GRADING PROCEDURES:
The student’s grade will be based on quizzes, tests, homework and projects as follows:
40% Tests (projects may also count as a test grade)
60% Homework, Class work, Activities, Binder Check
 
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:
  • Create their own personal financial plan.
  • Create their own plan for a career.
  • Create a resume and fill out job applications.
  • Understand more about consumer purchasing strategies and legal protection. Understand some basics about banking and investing. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
LESSONS: