“There’s not really a way to learn about death before your time but you can learn about taxes. Taxes are only a small portion of finances, however. Over this semester, we have learned about taxes, savings, retirement, checks, credit cards and scores, and other things in life dealing with money. There are key points to everything within these areas. Because of this class, I am more confident than ever in handling my own money. I can now recognize finance mistakes before I make them. Every high school student should have the experience that I now possess. I feel more secure and ready; ready to go to college and live on my own.” Sally Paulsen
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What do I need to know in order to be a financially responsible citizen? Upon completion of this course, students will have a firm understanding of personal finance that they can apply to their lives.
Personal Finance Student’s Page of Fame
| Day 1 Jan 15 | Day 2 Jan 16 | Day 3 Jan 17 |
| Day 4 Jan 24 | Day 5 Feb 1 JAN 28 to FEB 22--LIFESMARTS | Day 6 Feb 4 REGISTER FOR BUDGET CHALLENGE JAN 31 |
| Day 7 Feb 6 VIRTUAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE BEGINS FEB 4 to MAR 1 | Day 8 Feb 8 | Day 9 Feb 11 |
| Day 10 Feb 14 BUDGET CHALLENGE FEB 14 TO APR 25 | Day 11 FEB 15 | Day 12 Feb 18 |
| Day 13 Feb 19 WEEK 1 BANKING | Day 14 Feb 22 MIDTERM LAST CLASS FOR LIFESMARTS--COMPETITION ENDS FEB 22 AT MIDNIGHT | Day 15 Feb 25 |
| Day 16 Feb 26 WEEK 2 PAYROLL | Day 17 Feb 28 | Day 18 Mar 1 LAST DAY FOR VIRTUAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE WEEK 3 RETIREMENT INVESTMENT |
| Day 19 Mar 4 | Day 20 Mar 6 | Day 21 Mar 7 WEEK 4A UNEXPECTED EVENTS |
| Day 22 Mar 8 | Day 23 Mar 12 WEEK 4B HEALTHCARE | Day 24 Mar 13 |
| Day 25 Mar 14 | Day 26 Mar 19 WEEK 5 BUILDING CREDIT | Day 27 Mar 20 |
| Day 28 Mar 21 | Day 29 Mar 25 WEEK 6 CREDIT CARDS | Day 30 Mar 26 |
| Day 31 Mar 27 | Day 32 Mar 29 END OF 3RD QTR WEEK 7 DATA PROTECTION | Day 33 Apr 1 |
| Day 34 Apr 2 | Day 35 WEEK 8 INVESTMENTS Apr 4 | Day 36 Apr 5 |
| Day 37 | Day 38 WEEK 9 PERSONAL INCOME TAXES & FORMS | Day 39 |
| Day 40 | Day 41 WEEK 10A LOANS/DEBT | Day 42 |
| Day 43 WEEK 10B STUDENT LOANS | Day 44 | Day 45 BUDGET CHALLENGE ENDS APR 25 VICTORY LANE |
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Extra Credit: I am very excited for Brianna to learn everyday, practical skills that will help her as she manages her daily life. I liked her assignment of filling out a job application, creating a resume and cover letter on her own. These are skills that are so very important, and she did it on her own without asking me how or seeking my opinion. I expect her to learn how to be independent in terms of dealing with her own finances, and maybe someday she will even own her own business where these skills will be of great benefit.