Meeting Times

• Monday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

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Description

PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

This course is intended to help students develop an understanding of financial literacy. It is designed to prepare students to manage money and make informed financial decisions in their own lives. A focus of the course will be the effective use of mathematics as a tool in developing financial literacy skills. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication of ideas will be emphasized. Topics studied include earnings, banking, credit cards, taxes, insurance, investing, loans, budgeting, and buying personal property. Evaluation will be based on assessments, homework, class work, projects, and simulations. 

*Note: Not approved as an NCAA core course in Math 

 

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 B or higher  

.5 credit Grades 11, 12 

Instructions and Application to Register:

1) Complete the High School Credit Application
2) Obtain signatures from the subject area department coordinator and your school counselor 
3) Submit the form with the signatures to Westport Continuing Education, #1040, Staples High School

 

There are no refunds or credits for withdrawals from high school academic credit courses.

Additional Notes

No refunds or credits for withdrawals from high school academic credit courses. No class on Friday, July 4.