AOF APPLICATION 

NRHS AOF INC.

NRHS AOF INC. - This is a 501c3 organization that was formed to benefit the North Rockland High School Academy of Finance Program.  The funds raised through this organization will benefit the students of the program through scholarships and tuition assistance for college-level high school classes.  Two ways to donate to NRHS AOF Inc. are through Venmo - NorthRockland-AcademyofFinance or by check to 

NRHS AoF Inc. 

Timothy Ahle 

North Rockland High School

Box 495

106 Hammond Rd.

Thiells, NY  10984  

ACADEMY OF FINANCE

 North Rockland High School’s Academy of Finance is an advanced level, challenging program that gives interested students an opportunity to study and prepare for college majors and careers in business and the financial services industry.  It will assist them in acquiring the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in our rapidly changing technological world.

 The Academy bridges the gap between the classroom and today’s competitive business world.  It helps students cultivate both their academic and professional skills, evaluate their own potential for success and establish personal goals through an enriched, two-year comprehensive program that begins in the student’s junior year.

 PROGRAM DYNAMICS

·         Two-year specialized course of study

·         Nine College Credits

·         Paid summer internship at a financial services worksite

·         Extra-curricular activities/ community service

·         Certificate of Financial Studies awarded at AOF graduation ceremony and dinner

·         Multiple AOF Scholarships

 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

·         Industry Related Seminars

·         Shadowing/Mentoring Program

·         “Dress for Success” Wednesdays

·         Specialized Field Trips/Luncheons

·         Guest Speakers & Presentations

 JUNIOR YEAR COURSES

Core Curriculum

Academy of Finance Courses:

·         Macroeconomics           (3 College credits)

·         College Accounting  I    (3 College credits)

·         Computer Applications  (3 College credits)

 PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIP

(Between Junior & Senior Year)

 SENIOR YEAR COURSES

Core Curriculum

Academy of Finance Courses:

·         Business Ownership

·         Finance and Investing

·         Personal Financial Planning

·         College Accounting II   (3 College credits)

(College courses offered through St. Thomas Aquinas College at reduced tuition rates.)

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Completed Application, Interview by Committee, Average or Above Average Grades, Two Teacher Recommendations, Motivated/Positive Attitude, Excellent Attendance/Punctuality, and Commitment to the Full Two-Year Program