financial literacy
financial literacy
Embedded Files
Check out JFKMHS TV!
YOU WILL LEARN TO
YOU WILL LEARN TO
Apply reliable information and systematic decision-making to personal financial decisions.
Evaluate financial information from a variety of sources and make financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences.
Understand taxes and citizen financial responsibilities.
Evaluate investment alternatives and identify diversified investment strategies compatible with personal goals.
Investigate how agencies that regulate financial markets protect investors.
Use a career plan to develop personal income potential.
Create a financial plan.
Organize personal finances and use a budget to manage cash flow.
Identify the costs and benefits of various types of credit.
Explain the purpose and importance of health, disability, property, liability, and life insurance protection and create a personal insurance plan.
Complete an inquiry-based project as it relates to a current global financial situation.
Discuss ethical dilemmas as they apply to different financial situations.
CAREERS
CAREERS
YOU WILL LEARN TO
YOU WILL LEARN TO
1. Conduct research to gain in-depth knowledge of career clusters that link to school subjects students are interested in
2. Understand feedback generated from personal interest and ability inventories and connect the information to students’ career choices
3. Identify students’ work skills
4. Gather career industry data such as geographic and demographic factors, education, working conditions, career responsibilities, career opportunity outlook and compensation.
5. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of various career clusters by holding a classroom career fair
6. Understand the informational career interview process
7. Become familiar with technical and trade school programs
8. Learn about the factors to consider when choosing a post-secondary educational training
9. Create basic resume and profile for online job resources
10. Identify networking sources, and job opportunities through a variety of mediums
11. Develop interviewing skills by creating check lists, mock interviews, and follow-up letters
12. Research post-secondary educational training that match students’ personal and academic preferences
Report abuse