RICHMOND COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Economics and Personal Finance Rappahannock High School 6914 Richmond Road Warsaw, Virginia 22572 Tel: 804-333-3551 Fax: 804-333-5186 http://www.richmond-county.k12.va.us/
Student Signature Parent Signature Date Course Description 2013/2014 Economics and Personal Finance (6120/36 weeks) Note: As enacted by the General Assembly of 2011 and prescribed by the Board of Education, beginning with students who enter the ninth-grade class of 2011-2012 and beyond, students shall earn one (1) standard credit in Economics and Personal Finance in fulfillment of the graduation requirement for the Standard and Advanced Studies diplomas. The one (1) standard credit earned for the Economics and Personal Finance course (6120) shall count only once towards graduation requirements. Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12 Online & Blended Instruction Students learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make informed decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living independently, and inheritance. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success. In addition to developing personal finance skills, students in the 36-week course will also study basic occupational skills and concepts in preparation for entry-level employment in the field of finance. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia 22.1-200-03B. Virtual Virginia Economics and Personal Finance The Virginia Department of Education, with the generous support of the Virginia 529 College Savings Plan and the Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation, has developed a comprehensive, cutting-edge, online program aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning for Economics and Personal Finance. This program supports school compliance with the new requirement that each student in Virginia complete an economics and personal finance course before graduation. The online course can be used as self-paced and auto-graded instruction with minimal teacher intervention or as a textbook replacement for teacher-led instruction. It includes cartoons, interactive graphics, and a myriad of interactions and assessments that enrich the learning experience and that provide re-teaching opportunities. A rich simulation environment also allows students to practice their newly acquired skills through characters that make economic decisions. The course is available to all Virginia schools and was developed using standard SCORM modules, which allow deployment through any compliant learning management system. Industry Certification Industry Certifications: WISE Financial Literacy Test For more information go to: http://www.moneypower.org/wise/withframes.jsp Students will earn a verified credit for passing the WISE test and receiving the certification.
Dual Enrollment FIN 107 Personal Finance 3 Credits Required: Deadline: Cost per credit: $5 Total credits: 3 RCC application and placement testing 15 days from entry into course Total cost: $15 Payment due: 30 days after entry into course General Information Instructor: Email: Classes: Course: Workbook: Brent Brown bbrown@richmond-county.k12.va.us 1 (RED) DE Personal Finance & Economics 1 (GRY) Planning 2 (RED) DE Entrepreneurship 2 (GRY) DE Personal Finance & Economics 3 (RED) DE Personal Finance & Economics 3 (GRY) DE Personal Finance & Economics 4 (RED) Planning 4 (GRY) DE Principles of Business http://www.virtualvirginia.org/ Personal Finance Math Skills & Student Activities by EMC Publishers Course Grade: CLASS RULES Daily Participation Class Activities Virtual Virginia Online Course Modules Virtual Virginia Online Quizzes and Tests How Much Does It Take Presentation Governor s Challenge Financial Plan Everfi Online Modules 1. Be polite and respectful. Treat everyone as unique and valuable individuals. 2. Follow directions. 3. Use class time wisely. Class time is limited and the course material is very valuable. 4. Students may use three hall passes per nine weeks to be used after the first 10 minutes of class and not during teacher instruction. 5. Do not call out of turn or cause unnecessary class disruptions. Demerits C - Calling out without raising hand H - Hands or feet on others R - Rude comment to teacher N - Interrupts class with noises A - Does not pay attention D - Does not follow directions I Using internet for non-school related purposes
Calendar & Outline Virtual Virginia 1 st Nine Weeks 22 days Unit 7 Career Decisions and Investing in Human Capital Introduction, Class Procedures, & RCC Placement Testing Lesson 23 Education and Income Days 1-2 Module 82: Evaluating the Financial Benefits of Education Module 83: Making Decisions Based on Financial Benefits and Lifestyle Trade-Offs Module 84: Researching Careers Module 85: Finding a Good Fit Self-Evaluation of Strengths versus Interests Lesson 24 Investing in Yourself - Day 3 Module 86: Developing Good Financial, Health, Educational, and Social Habits Module 87: Setting Lifelong Goals Short- and Long-Term Planning Lesson 25 Understanding Financial Forces Day 4 Module 88: Understanding Economic Trends Module 89: Large-Scale Economic Shifts (Boom or Bust) Unit 8 Taxes Lesson 26 Taxes How They Affect You Days 5-6 Module 90: Planning Ahead in the Short Term Module 91: Long-Term Tax Planning Module 92: Preparing throughout the Year Module 93: Filing for an Extension and Avoiding an Audit Lesson 27 State and Local Taxes Days 7-8 Module 94: Who Collects Taxes? Module 95: Preparing Income Tax Returns Module 96: Revisit the Federal Budget Module 97: Politics: Interplay Between Local, State, and Federal Taxes Unit 9 Money Management Keeping More Money in Your Pocket Lesson 28 Setting Financial Goals Days 9-11 Module 98: Saving Up to Buy a Car Module 99: Paying for Post-High School Education Module 100: How to Buy a House Lesson 29 Creating a Budget Days 12-13 Module 101: An Annual Budget Module 102: Monthly and Weekly Budgets Lesson 30 Your Personal Net Worth Days 14-15 Module 103: Maximizing Investments Module 104: Why You Should Evaluate the Value of Your Assets Over Time Unit 10 Banking Essentials Lesson 31 Banking Basics Days 16-18 Module 105: Banking Basics Module 106: Financial Institution Services Module 107: Types of Accounts Module 108: Avoiding Fees and Maximizing Interest Revenue Module 109: E-banking Module 110: Evaluating Financial Institutions Lesson 32 Handling Your Account Days 19-20 Module 111: Maintaining Account Records Module 112: Why the Bank Balance and Your Balance May Not Be the Same Module 113: Setting Aside Money for Annual and Monthly Expenses Unit 11 The Bottom Line on Borrowing Lesson 33 Loans and You Days 21-22 Module 114: Expenditures That May Require a Loan Module 115: Costs Associated with Loans/Reducing the Size of Loans 2 nd Nine Weeks 22 days Lesson 34 Credit and Credit Cards Days 1-3 Module 116: Activities That Establish Your Credit Rating Module 117: Increasing Your Credit Rating Module 118: Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards Module 119: Comparison Shopping for Credit Cards Module 120: Tracking and Managing Credit Card Expenditures Lesson 35 Maintaining Creditworthiness Day 4 Module 121: Factors That Affect Your Credit Rating Module 122: Getting Information on Your Credit Rating Lesson 36 Managing Debt Days 5-6 Module 123: Effective Debt Management Module 124: Conspicuous Consumption Module 125: Filing for Bankruptcy Unit 14 Financial Planning
Lesson 45 Investments Days 7-8 Module 141: Choosing a Variety of Investments Module 142: Bull Market Module 143: Bear Market Lesson 46 Excess for Investment Day 9 Module 144: Creating Excess for Investment Module 145: Investing Time in Monitoring Investments Lesson 47 Wise Planning Days 10-14 Module 146: Avoiding Shortcuts Module 147: The Role of Inflation Module 148: Planning for Retirement Module 149: Estate Planning Unit 15 The Stock Market Lesson 48 Understanding the Stock Market Day 15 Module 150: Basics of Stocks Choosing Investments That Match Your Needs Module 151: E-trading Lesson 49 Low Risk Investment Options Day 16 Module 152: Types of Low-Risk Investments Module 153: Investment Goals Change Over Time, So Portfolios Should Change Lesson 50 High Risk Investing Day 17 Module 154: Types of High-Risk Investments Module 155: Watch for Red Flags Unit 16 Insurance: How to Protect Yourself Lesson 51 Insurance Basics Days 18-22 Module 156: Types of Insurance Module 157: Health Insurance Choices Module 158: Types of Life Insurance Module 159: Automobile Insurance Module 160: Securing Your Assets and Protecting Against Lawsuits 3 rd Nine Weeks 22 days Unit 12 Smart Spending Lesson 37 The Role of Incentives Day 1 Module 126: Examples of Incentives Module 127: Evaluating the True Cost and True Value Lesson 38 Comparison Shopping Day 2 Module 128: Metrics to Use Module 129: Understanding Marketing Lesson 39 Automobile Lease or Purchase? Day 3 Module 130: Comparing Total Cost of a Lease vs. Purchase Module 131: Benefits and Disadvantages of Leasing and Purchasing Lesson 40 Housing Rent or Buy? Day 4 Module 132: Comparing Total Cost of a Lease vs. Purchase Module 133: Benefits and Disadvantages of Renting and Buying Unit 13 Consumer Skills Lesson 41 Developing Consumer Skills Day 5 Module 137: Understanding Contracts Lesson 42 Understanding Contracts Day 5 Module 137: Understanding Contracts Lesson 43 Consumers and the Environment Day 6 Module 138: The True Cost of Goods Module 139: Consumer Groups Impact on Environmental Issues Lesson 44 Buyer Beware! Frauds Day 7 Module 140: Frauds, Scams, and Schemes Everfi Financial Modules Days 8-11 1 Credit Score 2 Insurance 3 Credit Cards 4 Taxes 5 Investing 6 Savings 7 401KS 8 Mortgages Governor s Challenge Case Study Days 12-22 4 th Nine Weeks 22 days Economics Unit 1 The Basics Lesson 1 Economics and Economic Decisions Lesson 2 Economic Systems
Lesson 3 Factors of Production Lesson 4 Production/Consumption Lesson 5Types of Businesses Lesson 6 Firm Behavior WISE Testing Formative Assessments 1 st Nine Weeks Governor s Challenge Practice Virtual Virginia Modules Activities, comprehension checks, and homework checks will 2 nd Nine Weeks Governor s Challenge Practice Virtual Virginia Modules Activities, comprehension checks, and homework checks will 3 rd Nine Weeks Governor s Challenge Case Study Virtual Virginia Modules Activities, comprehension checks, and homework checks will Everfi Financial Modules Students complete online interactive learning modules. Modules will 4 th Nine Weeks Governor s Challenge Case Study
Virtual Virginia Modules Activities, comprehension checks, and homework checks will Everfi Financial Modules Students complete online interactive learning modules. Modules will Summative Assessments 1 st Nine Weeks Pre-Test - Wise Practice Certification Test (50 Questions) Benchmark - Wise Test Banking (10 Questions) Benchmark Wise Test - Interest and The Cost of Money (10 Questions) Wise Practice Online National Certification Test 2 nd Nine Weeks Benchmark Wise Test Money (10 Questions) Benchmark Wise Test Credit (10 Questions) Benchmark Wise Test Investing (10 Questions) Virtual Virginia Assessment Modules 82-120 3 rd Nine Weeks Post-Test Wise Practice Certification Test (50 Questions) Virtual Virginia Assessment Modules 121-160 4 th Nine Weeks WISE Online National Certification Test Final Exam