Financial Literacy & Economics

The most practical class at DAHS...

Course Summary

This required trimester course will introduce students to the basic principles of financial literacy and economics.  Students will begin to develop the skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and the wise use of credit. Five broad topics will be the foundation of the course: college and/or career planning, money management, savings and investing, income, and spending.  Additionally, this course will provide students with an understanding of basic economic concepts and systems.  

**This course has an Honors offering as well.**

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Course Sequence

Career & College Planning

Income & Taxes

Budgeting

Banking

Using Credit Wisely

Investing & Savings

Insurance

Scheduling Details

11th - 12th Grade

1 trimester

.5 Credit

Graduation requirement

There are no prerequisites for this course. 

Past Students Say...

This stuff is so important to understand and know going into the real world! The more you understand it now, makes it a lot easier when you have to do it on your own when you become an independent adult.

I found this class to be most beneficial as a junior. I learned so many things to prepare me for college planning in my senior year!