Overview: This Asynchronous course explores the general scope of economics and personal finance. They explore the American enterprise system, economic principles, economics of supply/demand, labor and industry, the Federal Reserve System, governmental fiscal policies, and the comparison of economic systems of major countries and economics philosophies to develop an understanding of the impact of global trade. Students learn the major areas of financial and investment planning, stock market, annuities, return on investments, retirement and estate planning, consumer credit and money management, budgeting, financial statements, insurance and risk management, home ownership, planning for college education, payroll taxes, consumer protection laws and financial responsibilities. The WISE Financial Literacy Test may be administered for students to earn the graduation requirement of a Career and Technical credential. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy graduation requirements. Students may also fulfill this graduation requirement through successful completion of AP or IB Economics. Students who successfully complete this course and a CTE course may qualify for completer status. Consult with your school counselor for more information. Consult with your school counselor for more information.
Student Work Expectations
- Each student must have their own email address and provide an email for a parent/guardian in order to communicate with the teacher directly about assignments and course announcements. Teachers will communicate with students and parents if necessary. Communication includes interim progress reports, assignment feedback, reminders, etc.
- This is a one-credit new-work-for-credit course. All students should block out 5 to 6 hours each weekday to complete the assigned work for the duration of the course. Students should work consistently on the course assignments and proactively communicate with their virtual teacher to seek help with course materials and/or technology and to communicate with the instructor should adjustments within the course be needed to accommodate verifiable emergencies. Teachers will provide unit deadlines within the course. Students who will have any days during the course during which internet access is limited should work ahead in the course.
Registration dates and process: March 4, 2024 – May 3, 2024 Course dates: July 8, 2024-August 2, 2024
Point of Contact:
Terrell Fleming
Social Studies Supervisor
703-228-6140
Terrell.Fleming@apsva.us
- Timeline for communication to families
- Teachers will reach out to students by July 5, 2024
Cost: $350. Reduced $87
- Payment information/ refund policy
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- Fees for New Work courses may be paid via MySchoolBucks. Once the student has been registered, and the fee/scholarship entered in Synergy, an invoice will be sent to the parents directly from MySchoolBucks (invoices will be sent on May 20). Parents who do not wish to pay by credit card may take a check or money order to Syphax 2nd Floor Reception(Academics), Monday-Friday, from 8:00am-4:30pm. The student’s identification number must be included on the check or money order and placed in a sealed envelope that lists the students’ current address. Schools should advise parents who might inquire about paying by check or money order that they must either take the payment to Syphax on days and times referenced above, or mail it to: Arlington Public Schools, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204, ATTN: Finance Department, 4th Floor. Checks must be received NO LATER THAN 4 PM on June 14, 2024.
Refunds for APS secondary new work for credit courses will only be granted as long as the request is submitted by June 28, 2024 and students meet one of the following criteria:
- A student is ill for a prolonged period (with a doctor’s note)
- Death in the immediate family
- Transfer of residence outside of Arlington
- A student switching from New Work to Credit Recovery because they failed a required class
- A student has paid, but is eligible for a McKinney-Vento scholarship.
All refund requests must be made in writing with proper documentation for approval. The request should be sent to Emily Villatoro emily.villatoro@apsva.us. No requests for refunds will be accepted and/or processed after June 28, 2024.
Registration link available here