Personal Finance

Personal Finance is the study of how individuals spend, make, and save money responsibly. This class is a perfect fit for 12th grade students who are on the cusp of entering financial independence. Students learn about financial risks, such a credit card debt and student loans. Student also learn about the benefits of saving, investing, and budgeting. The goal of this class is to set up students for successful financial independence.

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Facilitator

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Phil Matthews

Social Studies & Personal Finance Facilitator

Project Based Learning

Project-based learning is the way students master their material in every class at Innovation High. Students work through multiple projects during the year and develop key workplace skills, like problem-solving and critical thinking.

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Engage Students Students work through multiple projects during the year and develop key workplace skills, like problem-solving and critical thinking.
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Personalize Learning Students research, ask and answer questions and then demonstrate what they've learned in presentations to business and community members.
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Student Collaboration Students work together in teams to create real projects and solve real problems