One credit in economics and personal finance must be completed prior to graduation. This course is required for the Standard and Advanced Studies Diplomas.

Course Options:

• Economics and Personal Finance (612000)
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• Economics and Personal Finance Honors (612036)
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• Self-Directed Online Economics and Personal Finance (6120SD)
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• Economics and Personal Finance Online (612099)
  • School year and summer options available.
  • Meets online requirement.
  • Industry credential available.
• AP Macro-Micro Economics (280204/280304)
• AP Macro-Micro Economic-online (280392/280292)
• IB Economics (280008)
• IB Business and Management
  • Meets the online requirement.
  • Industry credential available
• Longwood University - Concurrent Enrollment
  • Enrollment directly through Longwood University - 3 college credits
  • Must receive permission before registering for the course
  • Summer Session: June 26, 2023 through July 29, 2023

Self-Directed Online Economics and Personal Finance

The Self-Directed Economics and Personal Finance course was updated on September 21, 2020. The new course features include:

• updated curriculum
• interactive modules
• exit tickets
• an updated access link

Students read through 14 modules, complete 140 Exit Tickets, 14 module tests, and a final exam. Students are not required to meet face-to-face.

Course Information

• This course meets the Economics and Personal Finance graduation requirement.
• The course is self-directed. Students complete the work during the course time frame (there are no extensions).
  • A suggested schedule for completion is provided.
  • Students, parents, and the school will be notified if a student is behind or is not logging in to the course on a regular basis.
• The student must be self-motivated and able to complete the requirements without a teacher to direct and assist with studies.
• This course is only available as pass/fail.
  • During the Fall Session, students will receive a no mark "NM" for quarter grades, except for the 3rd quarter.
    • 3rd Quarter Grade: Students will receive either a P if they are passing or an F if they are behind in their work.
  • The final grade will show as a P or F on the student’s transcript.

Note: Students access the course in Schoology.

Eligibility

Current FCPS Students (Grades 9-12)

Dates

Fall Session Dates

Monday August 28, 2023 - Friday May 3, 2024

Summer Session Dates

Monday, June 5, 2023 – Friday, July 28, 2023

Registration

Fall Registration Dates

May 1, 2023 - August 4, 2023 

Summer Registration Dates

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 – Friday, May 19, 2023

Students register for the course through ACE.

Students who want to take the Fall Session (8th Period Option) must have a full schedule (8/9 periods depending on the school) to register. Counselor approval is required.

Students will access the course through Schoology.

W!SE Financial Literacy Exam

The W!SE financial literacy exam is not required but is highly recommended. This test meets the certification graduation requirement for those students who are earning a standard diploma.

School Year Exams

Schools may provide testing opportunities at various times during the school year.  Students receive information after they enroll in the class.

Summer Exams

Most schools provide testing opportunities in June, July, and August. Test dates vary by school. Facilitators will share the schedule.