COURSE ID: PLPM8FL0

Middle School Financial Literacy

Current 2025-26
Start Date: August 18, 2025
End Date: May 29, 2026
District: Sheridan County School District #1
Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Provider: Cowboy State Virtual Academy

“Money makes the world go round,” but that’s only because we move it through exchanges, transactions, and financial tools. In this course, you will examine how our economy works through decisions about spending and saving, lending and borrowing, and how institutions play a key role in moving money. You will also explore how credit and interest work, investing, and what you can expect to earn over the length of your career. Once all of the pieces are in place, you’ll discover how you can begin investing in yourself today so your future is everything you dream it can be. Let’s get started!