Economics and Personal Finance (EPF)
Parents and Guardians,
I am so excited to have your student in my class and to have the opportunity to teach this new class. The new Economics & Personal Finance (EPF) Course is basically a Life 101 or Adulting 101 class. The vast majority of us adults did not have a class like this to teach us the basics of economics, budgeting, investing, taxes and such. This class will offer students a practical but fun way to explore the financial side of adult responsibilities.
How can you help your student be successful in Economics and Personal Finance?
Encourage them to talk to me if they have any questions or concerns. I cannot help them if I am not aware there is a problem and they are struggling academically or medically. I am always open and available to talk with parents, too, but at their age students need to begin to develop the skill of advocating for themselves.
Review student grades in PowerSchool. I use Google Classroom to post notes and resources but classwork will primarily be done using paper/pencil.
EPF students are given a study guide for each Unit test. If a student knows the concepts on the Study Guide, they should be able to successfully apply the information on their tests. EPF students will have access to practice quizzes in Quizizz and Blooket.
Be aware that your student may come home from school asking about your family’s finances. As parents and guardians, we may try to protect our kids from our own financial situations. I will be open and honest about my own finances. Please consider doing the same because students should hear the realities of life after high school and hear different experiences than my own.
I look forward to a great year and getting to know your student!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Click here to find NC's Economics and Personal Finance Standards
The standards of this course are conceptual in nature and have been organized around five strands: Economics, Income and Education, Money and Credit Management, Financial Planning, and Critical Consumerism.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand economies, markets, and the role economic factors play in making economic decisions.
Analyze the role of government and economic institutions in developing and implementing economic stabilization policies in the U.S.
Understand the role of government in a market economy.
Understand factors of economic interdependence and their impact on nations.
Analyze the relationship between education, income, career, and desired lifestyle.
Understand the purpose and function of taxes and the impact on income.
Understand money management skills and strategies.
Understand the purposes and services of financial institutions.
Understand the concepts and factors that enable individuals to make informed financial decisions for effective resource planning and money management.
Understand the value and planning processes associated with saving and investing.
Understand factors associated with consumer decision making.
Understand the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers under consumer protection laws.