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Description
This summer course is designed to introduce students to how money works as well as effectively manage their own personal finances. Students will explore and develop practical skills in banking and budgeting, understanding their paycheck, managing credit, and identifying various types of loans and how they work. These skills will provide students an introduction on how to make informed decisions, to gain financial independence, and to develop a stable financial future. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to a variety of real-life applications and scenarios.
Please note that this course is an abbreviated course which lasts 4 weeks. Therefore, the course does not cover a full year’s curriculum with the same depth that is covered in a year-long course. Students are expected to work approximately 8-10 hours per week. In addition, if the student is taking this course for credit recovery or initial credit, it is strongly advised that you check with the student's school to confirm that the topics covered (see course syllabus) match those required by the school. You may also want to confirm with the school the process for receiving credits, which may involve an assessment administered separately by the school.
Prerequisites
None
Course Objectives
This course will focus on the following objectives:
- Apply strategies to monitor income and expenses, plan for spending, and save for future financial goals
- Identify and utilize online/mobile banking services
- Classify income tax forms and identify how taxes affect your income
- Differentiate the various forms of credit and analyze ways to successfully manage credit
- Analyze methods to protect personal information and prevent identity theft
- Apply strategies to improve overall financial well-being and make informed financial decisions
Additional Requirements
Access to a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheets.
Please note: This course may include course content which will require regular access to a desktop computer with a Windows/Mac operating system or Chromebook. Some parts of the course may not be able to be completed on a mobile device.
*Students who plan to transfer credit from VHS Learning to their full-time high school should check with their school to confirm they will accept the credits before registering for a VHS Learning summer course.
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Details
Discipline:
Business
Level:
High School Standard
Program:
Available this Summer
Grade:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
When Offered:
Duration:
weeks
Lab Kit Purchase Required:
No
Accredited:
Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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