Outcome and Evidence
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"What is Financial Literacy" Responses
The team narrowed down options to make the community "The Extra Degree". They distributed online surveys to gather data about high school students' understanding of financial literacy and areas of interest. They range from wanting to learn good money decisions, percentage to save, and setting up bank accounts, (Responses link) Campus wide Recycle for FUNd Campaign The GirlsBuild members donated 20 large recycle bins to classrooms to maintain a clean campus and encourage the ASB to turn recyclables into cash for student activities. |
Designed Savings Booklet and DIY craft
Based on the data, the team created a student friendly guide to making good personal finance decision. While there are numerous monetary topics to cover, they narrowed down to simple hacks that the audience can apply. Along with the Saving Booklet, the team created a free activity that reminds students to save money. The community is able to personalize their own piggy bank. Strategies to Personal Financial Decisions GirlsBuild members continue to share money saving tips such as harvesting their own vegetables and practicing a mindset that evaluates needs vs. wants. |
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A lot [of] everything I didn't check [but] I want to know about. - 9th grader- What is a recommended first step to starting your financial literacy journey? - 11th grader - "...it was just the simple things about being careful with [money] and having to work for it in the future." - 10th grader- "..middle school but i got actual lessons starting here sophomore year geometry and more here." - 11th grader - |
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