Where Excellence is Expected

Fort Collins

High School

Where Excellence is Expected

Where Excellence is Expected

Financial Literacy

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1930 | Personal Finance: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Personal Finance – no prerequisite 

Surveys the basic personal finance needs of most individuals and introduces the personal finance tools useful in planning and instituting a successful personal financial philosophy. The course emphasizes the basics of budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes.

 

4210 | Life Management: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Personal Finance – no prerequisite 

Students will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations.  The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances, and wellness.  (Relevant topics include:  independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes.)

 

1930CEFRHS | Personal Finance (BUS1016): 5 credits/3 college credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Personal Finance – recommendation required

BUS1016 - Surveys the basic personal finance needs of most individuals and introduces the personal finance tools useful in planning and instituting a successful personal financial philosophy. The course emphasizes the basics of budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes.

 

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PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.