Meeting Times

• Monday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

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Description

SUMMER SCHOOL PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

This course is offered during the summer through Westport Continuing Education. Staples students seeking to enroll must obtain prior written approval from their school counselor and the math department coordinator. The school counselor and department coordinator indicate their approval via signature on the Westport Summer School Registration Form.

 

This course is intended to help students develop an understanding of financial literacy. It is designed to prepare students to manage money and make informed financial decisions in their own lives. A focus of the course will be the effective use of mathematics as a tool in developing financial literacy skills. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication of ideas will be emphasized. Topics studied include earnings, banking, credit cards, taxes, insurance, investing, loans, budgeting, and buying personal property. Evaluation will be based on assessments, homework, class work, projects, and simulations.

 

*Note: Not approved as an NCAA core course in Math

 

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 B or higher

Guideline: C or higher in Algebra 2 A or Algebra 2 B

Graduation Requirement Areas: Math or Open STEAM; Financial Literacy requirement for class of 2027and beyond (note: Personal Financial Management can be taken to satisfy the Open STEAM and Personal Financial Management and Financial Literacy requirement simultaneously)

 

.5 credit

Grades 11,12 

Instructions and Application to Register:

1) Complete the High School Credit Application
2) Obtain signatures from the subject area department coordinator and your school counselor 
3) Submit the form with the signatures to Westport Continuing Education, #1040, Staples High School

No Class on July 3

 

There are no refunds or credits for withdrawals from high school academic credit courses.

 

Additional Notes