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721820 Building Wealth (formerly Investments)
Building Wealth is a course that equips students with essential skills to grow their wealth. It begins by covering saving vs. investing
and the power of compound interest. Students learn about the stock market, fundamental analysis, and gain hands-on experience
through the Stock Market Game. The course then explores bonds, index funds, ETFs, and mutual funds to build portfolio stability
and growth. Next, students delve into portfolio construction, considering risk tolerance, diversification, and emotional factors like
"time in the market." They also learn about account types such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and brokerage accounts, and develop retirement
strategies. College credit and industry certification opportunities are available; see the teacher for details.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
700620 Financial Management (formerly Personal Finance)
Financial literacy for young adults is an essential component to future financial independence. Financial Management focuses on
the management of personal finances while students learn the importance of maintaining a good credit score, in-depth budgeting,
savings interest calculations, responsible spending, payroll tax computations, completion of personal income taxes, buying and
leasing cars, obtaining loans, home mortgages, auto, and homeowners insurance. Students develop an understanding of how to
protect themselves from identity theft and fraudulent activities. College credit and industry certification available; see teacher for
details.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: .5
Future Educators CTE Program
CTE Program
Future Educators
Grade 11
Grade 12
Future Educators
Future Educators
Education Careers: Field Experience
Education Careers: Field Experience
CTE Completer Pathway* - Future Educators Program
* Students must pass each course in the pathway, with a āCā or higher, to earn
CTE Program Completer status.
Future Educators ā Education Careers: Field Experience
85010 Future Educators (Groves)
Future Educators is an innovative hands-on course designed for students interested in pursuing one of the many careers
in the educational field. In this course, students will be exposed to the many facets of education through current events,
class discussions, guest speakers, hands-on projects, classroom observations, field experiences, and interactions with
successful administrators, counselors, teachers, and more. Students will also study and practice teaching methods and
strategies, lesson planning, and classroom management. Students will participate in Field Experiences, where they are
able to observe and possibly assist in classrooms within our district. Students will also have the opportunity to participate
in student leadership activities through projects and activities. College credit and industry credentials are available; see
teacher for details.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: .5
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