Academy of Finance

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Academy of Finance

• Chopticon High School

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Program

• Provide students with focused instruction in the
  financial services industry
• Expose students to careers in finance
• Provide field and internship opportunities to
  apply classroom learning
• Incorporate extra curricular programs related to
  career interests

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Potential Careers

• Banking
• Insurance
• Financial Planning
• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Sales
• Advertising
• Contract Specialist
• Budget Analyst

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Business and Community Partners

• Serve as members of the Program Advisory Council
• Provide feedback on the curriculum
• Serve as guest speakers
• Support ongoing field experiences
• Provide opportunities for summer internships

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Academy of Finance Program Sequence

• Complete required Academy courses
• Successfully fulfill the summer internship
  following grade 11
• Successfully fulfill the senior capstone project

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Grade 9 Course Sequence

• English 9
• United States History
• Mathematics
• Science
• World Language
• Physical Education/Health
• Foundations of Business Technology

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Grade 10 Course Sequence

• English 10
• Government
• Mathematics
• Biology
• World Language
• Computer Applications 1
• Introduction to Financial Services/Strategies for
  Success

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Grade 11 Course Sequence

• English 11
• World History
• Mathematics
• Science
• Accounting 1
• Securities/Insurance
• Elective-World Language

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Grade 12 Course Sequence

• English 12
• International Finance/Economics
• College Level Course/Financial Planning
• Entrepreneurship/Banking and Monetary Policy
• Accounting 2
• Computer Applications 2
• Fine Arts

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Summer Internship

• Completed during the summer between grades 11 and
  12
• Opportunity for students to apply, in a real
  world setting, their classroom learning
• Explore career options in the field
• Gain references for college
• Network for future career positions

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Senior Capstone Project

• Identify a unique topic of interest to research
  during a mentorship with a local partner
• Develop a multimedia presentation and written
  summation of research findings
• Present research in a symposium format for
  parents/guardians and the community

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National Accreditation

• Application submitted to the National Academy of
  Finance
• Year of planning for 2008-2009 school year
• Approval expected for 2009-2010 school year

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Admission Criteria

• 2.0 Grade Point Average
• Report Card Grades
• MSA Scores
• Writing Sample

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Transportation

• Bus transportation provided
• CHS attendance area will use regular
  transportation system
• Other areas of county will use a hub system
• Details finalized once enrollment is confirmed

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For more information.

• Visit the Chopticon High School website
• Call Mrs. Cindy Baden at Chopticon High School