Since October the Civics classes have been learning about the stock market using a simulation called The Stock Market Game . In this simulation teams have invested in stocks which they researched to increase their initial equity of $100,000.00. The game has taught them about the importance of diversification of portfolios, the costs of investing, equity maintenance, and selecting and tracking stocks to reap the maximum return. The simulation is due to end on December 5.
Since the students have learned the ways of the stock market by simulating it, the group decided to attempt to earn money for a PCHS Wii system by issuing shares of stock in this capital investment. If enough shares can be sold to purchase this new technology, the shareholders will have a stockholders meeting to determine how and when the equipment will be used in the school. If you are interested in purchasing stock at $1.00 per share, please contact Nancy Martin or see one of the Civics students who sell shares during the lunch break at the Warrior Statue.
