Riverton High School
Course Descriptions

FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES

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Adult Roles/Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
FIN 1050/Personal Finance (CC)

Adult Roles and Financial Literacy 2210 (F, CTE) 11-12 1.0 (0.5 Financial Lit AND 0.5 CTE)
This course prepares students to understand the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships integrated with general financial literacy. Topics include: decision-making to set and implement financial goals, values, communication skills, self awareness, families, sources of income and the relationship between income and career preparation, crisis management, marriage preparation, marriage, money management, saving, investing, parenting, and retirement planning. Students who complete the entire course fulfill the General Financial Literacy graduation requirement. FCCLA may be an integral part of the course.
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Financial Literacy 2200 (F) 11-12 0.5
This course will prepare students for the choices and challenges of today’s financial markets. A better understanding of personal finance will help students move into adulthood making more informed monetary decisions, realizing a greater potential for personal wealth, and fostering a stronger state and national economy. The class will focus on income, money management, spending and credit, saving and investing, consumer protection, and risk management.
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FIN 1050/Personal Finance 9803 (F) 11-12 .5
Fee: $35 enrollment fee (one time SLCC fee, not subject to fee waiver)
Study of financial skills essential for economic success. Subjects: Financial planning, financial services, income taxes, consumer buying, insurance, retirement planning, and estate planning.
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Last modified on March 11, 2008