Financial Literacy

Teacher: William Renje Date/Time: Monday - 10:40 AM to 12:10 PM Recommended Grades: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Department: Other Electives Grade Level: High School (9th-12th)

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Pre-Requisite: Algebra 1

Two of the biggest stressors in life are time and money. Learn practically and biblically how God gives us enough of both to enjoy the peace of His plan and purpose for our lives. The semester-long curriculum covers topics like money management skills, loans, credit cards, and wise purchasing habits with an emphasis on biblical, financial stewardship. This course can be used as an elective, but not as a high school math credit for college purposes. (GA DOE Math of Finance, course number 27.08700).

Tuition: $400 per semester, includes course workbook, class resources and monthly administrative fees. 

The course will cover:

•  Foundational financial truths
•  Financial life lessons learned
•  Financial symptoms and problems
•  Needs vs Wants
•  Deterrents to God-honoring budget & lifestyle
•  Value of Work & Work Ethic
•  Biblical truths about giving
•  Biblical truths about saving
•  Understanding the stock market
•  Compounding interest
•  How to invest biblically
•  Saving vehicles – 401K, IRA, Different types of investments
•  Buying and operating a vehicle
•  Saving and buying a home
•  Debt deceptions and ungodly attitudes
•  Credit scoring
•  Different types of debt
•  Options for A Debt–Free College Education
•  Setting Financial Goals - Short–Term, Mid – Term, and Long
•  Expense tracking
•  Budgeting
•  Taxes – Computation of federal tax liability exercise
•  Cash system 
•  Cost of living analysis 

*** Grades determined by –

65% average of 13 weekly quizzes

20% final exam

10% class projects*

5% attendance / being on-time / participation

 A – 90-100 B – 80-89 C – 70-79 D – 60-69

 *Advertisements, Investment Game, Expense Tracking,

 Cost of Living Project