high school student Financial literacy program curriculum
I led a financial literacy group for high school students. These students ranged from 10th to 12th grade and many of them had behavioral and academic challenges. During these groups, we used a computer program to learn about financial responsibilities, responsible spending and saving habits, and how to build a resume. Discussing students thoughts on money was very interesting and opened the door to many realistic conversations about future careers and opportunities.
Goals of Financial Literacy Program
1. Students will learn about long-term and short-term goals and how to reach goals by using small action steps.
2. Students will learn how to use time management, health skills, shopping, career exploration, education and advancement, and buying a home skills in order to be able to make informed decisions about their financial literacy habits.
3. Students will learn how to make informed decisions about spending and saving habits, checking accounts, credit, online banking, taxes, investments and insurance.
4. Students will create a financial plan that will analyze their habits and help them make future financial decisions.
5. Students will learn that financial planning and long term goals are not rigid and restrictive, but must be changeable and flexible.
1. Students will learn about long-term and short-term goals and how to reach goals by using small action steps.
2. Students will learn how to use time management, health skills, shopping, career exploration, education and advancement, and buying a home skills in order to be able to make informed decisions about their financial literacy habits.
3. Students will learn how to make informed decisions about spending and saving habits, checking accounts, credit, online banking, taxes, investments and insurance.
4. Students will create a financial plan that will analyze their habits and help them make future financial decisions.
5. Students will learn that financial planning and long term goals are not rigid and restrictive, but must be changeable and flexible.