NOTE: Starting with the Class of 2028 and beyond, all students must take Personal Finance (652) OR Independent Living (839) to fulfill PDE’s mandate to complete a personal finance course. Independent Living is a course designed to give students a realistic view of life after high school and to explore issues related to survival in the adult world. Students will examine the processes of formulating goals and understanding their values in order to make decisions for everyday life. Units studied include housing, credit, budgeting and job seeking skills. These learning competencies will be accomplished through individual and group projects, computer technology, and simulated experiences. This course is recommended for juniors and seniors.