Money is part of everyday life—and learning how to manage it with confidence is one of the most empowering skills you can gain. In this class, you'll build your personal financial toolkit: understanding how to read a paycheck, track spending, build a basic budget, set financial goals, and save for what matters to you. We'll also explore different ways to pay for things, what sales tax actually means, how interest works (for you and against you), and how to make informed choices about your money now and in the future.

This is a great class for students who are beginning to earn money or take more responsibility for their personal finances. Questions and real-life examples are encouraged—your financial goals, experiences, and ideas will help shape what we explore.

This course supports:

• Problem Solving
  Students will practice making informed financial decisions using real-world scenarios, and apply logical reasoning to everyday challenges like budgeting, prioritizing spending, and choosing savings tools.
• Foundational Computation
  Learners will strengthen essential math skills through regular calculations related to percentages, tax, interest, and income—building fluency with numbers in meaningful, practical contexts.
• Financial Literacy
  Students will build understanding of financial systems, develop habits of financial tracking, and gain the vocabulary and confidence to navigate earning, spending, saving, and planning for their futures.

Cell Phone Policy
Students will be asked to put their cell phones away for the entire class period.