SIDEKICK Financial Education | High School

Resources for grades 9-12


Our team of financial education instructors is available to speak to your class or group or we can send you complete lesson plans and course materials if you prefer to teach the material.

High School Course List

Saving
  • Saving Savvy | Grades 9-11
Spending
  • Managing Money | Grades 9-12
  • Budgeting Basics | Grades 9-12
Earning
  • Career Exploration | Grades 9-11
  • Money on My Mind | Grades 10-12
  • Payday Principles | Grades 10-12
  • Getting Hired | Grades 10-12
Owing
  • Credit Confidence | Grades 9-12
  • The Loan Zone | Grades 10-12
  • Dangers of Debt | Grades 11-12
Growing
  • Ins and Out of Investing | Grades 11-12
  • The Way to Wealth | Grades 11-12
Protecting
  • Safeguarding Your Identity | Grades 9-11
 

High School Financial Education Resources

 
We've partnered with Banzai, a leading provider of financial literacy programming for youth, to bring you a fun, interactive program that teaches students about money. Sign up for a free teacher account and access class workbooks, the Advanced Budgeting and Stock Market Showdown Personal Finance games, automatic grading, and more. Plus, the curriculum is COPPA and FERPA compliant and meets state standards for financial education. 

Similar to life, the “right” answer won't always be clear. Help your students practice navigating some of life's most monumental decisions without the life-changing consequences. In Advanced Budgeting, students navigate the complex process of buying a house, working towards a good credit score, and coping with the financial challenges of everyday life. 

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Building credit is a key step toward reaching many financial goals, and this course helps you understand how to do it the responsible way. You’ll learn what makes up a credit score, how everyday credit use impacts it, and practical strategies for building and improving your credit over time. Through easy-to-follow articles, interactive tools, and coaching support, you’ll explore smart ways to use credit, pay down debt, and choose the right credit card. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to use credit responsibly and build a strong financial foundation.
 
Buying a car is a big decision and this course is designed to help you feel confident every step of the way. You’ll start with the basics of how borrowing and auto loans work, then explore what you can comfortably afford using interactive calculators and real-world examples. Along the way, you’ll break down the true cost of a car loan, learn what to expect when shopping for a vehicle, and understand how auto insurance fits into the overall picture. With articles, tools, and coaching built in, this course gives you practical guidance you can use right away so you’re ready to hit the road informed and prepared.
 
Preparing for college is about more than applications, it’s about understanding the full financial and planning picture. This course walks you through the true cost of college, key preparation and application checklists, and how to create a realistic budget for school and everyday expenses. You’ll also explore college and career pathways to help connect education choices with long-term goals. With guided coaching, helpful articles, and budgeting tools, this course equips students and families with the knowledge needed to plan ahead, reduce surprises, and feel confident about the road to college.