Students learn basic principles about the monetary system including checking accounts, saving accounts, income taxes, life insurance policies, and how to set up to maintain a family budget. Students learn basic principles about the monetary system in our country and are taught about checking accounts, saving accounts, income taxes, life, homeowners and automobile insurance policies, and how to set up to maintain a family budget. Making sound consumer decisions is a primary goal for the course. Students learn basic principles about the way our country conducts its government. Students are taught some of the history of voting and the rights of all Americans.
Students learn basic principles about the operation of our country's government.
Students are taught some of the history of voting and the rights of all Americans under the Constitution. Provides the skills that are necessary to become a successful student in the high school setting, and ultimately become a fully participating member of society. Students will become actively involved in developing and applying basic knowledge and skills necessary in making their transition to the high school setting a positive experience. This course will examine America's legal system as it operates to protect and preserve the basic rights of the people. It is designed to provide practical information about the law, problem-solving opportunities for students, and an awareness of the role which law plays in our society.