Want to get smarter with money? Financial Literacy teaches you how to budget, save, and make good choices with your cash. You’ll learn how to manage your paycheck, deal with debt, and understand things like taxes and credit. This class will help you handle life’s money stuff, whether you’re planning for a job, college, or just being independent. It’s all about setting you up for financial success now and in the future!
Financial Literacy 10
Ms. Brecelj
Mr. Dumelie
Mr. Gabriel-Cannon
Mr. Hall
Mr. Lohneis
Ms. Reeder
Financial Literacy 10 focuses on understanding the key aspects of money management and how it impacts your future. It covers topics like why money matters, with an emphasis on how discussions about wealth with family and peers can influence financial success. Key concepts include finances, opportunity cost, income, assets, expenses, liabilities, and net worth. The course also delves into budgeting, teaching students how to manage money, avoid debt, save, and understand financial institutions, interest, and bank statements. Students will explore living on an income, focusing on employment, wages, taxes, and managing financial independence. Lastly, Financial Literacy looks at the difference between financial trouble and financial freedom, discussing credit, compound interest, saving, investing, and the pros and cons of renting and leasing.
Financial Literacy 20 teaches you how to manage money, make smart financial decisions, and plan for your future. You’ll learn about budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, and protecting yourself from financial risks, while exploring real-world financial and career skills.
Financial Literacy 30 builds on foundational financial skills and focuses on advanced money management, investing, and planning for your future. You’ll explore budgeting, credit, taxes, insurance, housing, retirement, and post-secondary funding, while learning to make informed financial and career decisions. Optional modules allow you to dive deeper into investing, economic trends, ethical finance, and hands-on work experiences.