| Pilot Site: | |
| Pilot course for Morse High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 9-12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None. | |
| Course duration: | |
| One semester. | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Elective | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| g - College Preparatory Elective | |
| Course Description: | |
| Junior Achievement Financial Literacy is a one-semester, teacher-led course that equips high school students with foundational personal finance skills. These skills include how to earn and save money; manage money by being a wise consumer and creating and using a budget; manage bank accounts, investments, and credit; assess risks and use insurance; and address financial problems like identity theft and debt. Volunteers engage with students through a variety of activities that may include subject-matter guest speaking, coaching, or advising for case study and project coursework. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 9180 - History-Social Science Elective | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| All instructional materials will be provided by Junior Achievement. | |
HSS-40