Lifetime Survival Skills - Summer
Teacher: Pam Hardison
Grades: 9 - 12 12:00 - 2:00
Meets: August 10 - 14, 2009
Class Description: Are you ready? You worked hard thru all the basics- History, English, Calculus, and Physics. College is around the corner and Mom/Dad will be miles away. This course will begin to prepare you for life. You will use and apply skills from a Godly perspective to become a contributing, self-sustaining adult while having fun doing it! Among the topics:
Budgeting (you will create your own personal budget, Dave Ramsey principals of debt and budgeting), check writing, calculating interest
Practical Time Management/Study Skills to be successful in college
How to take notes in class efficiently (will help them in college, too
Basic Investments – learn and calculate from financial perspective
Credit including Equifax/Experian/TransUnion
This class will use math, current events, and more. A great lifetime basics course with practical learning. You won’t be able to say ‘when will I ever use this?”
Objectives: To be prepared to enter adulthood with practical financial and consumer savvy information. We will have fun using current events to make learning even more relevant, and interesting.
Minimum/Maximum number of students: 5/16
Homework: Time will be allowed in class to do most assignments, but 15-30 minutes each night might be required to complete their personal budget and follow-thru
Cost: $100 and $10 for handouts & Ramsey workbook
Bonus: Parents, have you always wanted to get your student on a budget? This class can help. Each student will set up their own personal budget – using theories taught in class and any input parents would like to give. Each budget will be kept private and a ‘faux’ budget will be assigned for those that would prefer that method.
Supplies that the students should bring to class: 1” binder w/ dividers, notebook paper, pen
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