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All State Approved CTE courses meet SD High School graduation requirement.
This is a 2 or 3-year national program designed to prepare students with practical skills to enter the world of business and finance. Students are able to earn college credits in the Academy of Finance program. Students should apply in January of their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. The Academy of Finance is located at the Career & Technical Academy (CTE). The program is sponsored by the National Academy Foundation. Financial support for the program is provided by Citibank and numerous local internship sponsors. Successful completion of an internship is required to graduate from the program. These courses satisfy General Electives and Graduation requirements, as noted.
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Academy of Finance Course Plan
Academy of Finance Course Plan
Sophomore Course Plan:
Sophomore Course Plan:
Fall Semester- Accounting I
Spring Semester- Accounting II
Junior Course Plan:
Junior Course Plan:
Fall Semester- Accounting I
Spring Semester- Introduction to Financial Service & Banking/Credit
Senior Course Plan:
Senior Course Plan:
Fall Semester- Accounting I, Personal Finance
Spring Semester- Accounting II and/or Introduction to Financial Service & Banking/Credit, AP Economics or Economics
ACCOUNTING I
Course Number: ACBA-4010 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 10-12
Length: One Semester, Two Hour block at CTE Prerequisite: None
This course meets CTE or General Elective graduation requirements.
Students meeting requirements, applying for credit within first week can earn concurrent credit.
Students meeting requirements and applying for dual credit within the first week can receive college credit.
Do you like money? Learn how to record business transactions by using online, automated software and simulations. Introduction to accounting concepts through sole proprietorship, partnerships and corporations. Record business transactions; prepare financial records for small business; learn business foundations for professional or personal use. Students meeting requirements and applying for dual credit within the first week can receive college credit.
ACCOUNTING II
Course Number: ACBA4020 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 10-12
Length/Credit: One semester, two-hour block at CTE Prerequisite: Accounting I
Meets CTE or General Elective graduation requirement
Do you want to be the leader in how a business makes a profit? Generate online, automated computerized simulations and Quickbooks reports for detailed payroll records, uncollectible accounts, depreciation, accrued income and expenses, prepaid income and prepaid expenses, record departmental transactions; corporation, partnership, not for profit organization accounting, demonstrate knowledge of cost accounting, managerial accounting and manufacturing accounting.
INTERNSHIP
Course Number: ACBA4040 Credit: 1.0 credit
Required Elective: Elective Grade Level: open to grade 11
Length/Credit: 200 hours Prerequisite: Accounting I, Banking & Credit, Introduction to Financial Services
Recommendation of the instructor/principal is required, based on established criteria.
Successful completion of an internship is a requirement to graduate from the Academy of Finance program.
Payment for 2 college credits though the University of South Dakota.
Real world experience by working with local businesses. Qualified students have the opportunity to complete a hands-on business related internship.
BANKING & CREDIT
Course Number: ACBA4050 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 11-12
Length: One semester, combined block with Into to Financial Services at CTE Prerequisite: Accounting I, open to grade 11-12
This course meets Social Studies selective elective graduation requirement.
Concurrent credit available for this course.
Do you want to buy and sell stocks by playing the Stock Market Game? Study the principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States; learn about the major functions of banks and other depository institutions, operations and procedures, central banking through the Federal Reserve System and current trends in the banking industry, understand credit functions and operations including credit risk evaluation, loan creation and debt collection. Presentations and network with business community leaders. Prepare for the real work workforce –cover letter, resumes, interviews skills and employer/ee expectations.
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL SERVICES
Course Number: ACBA4070 Credit: 0.5 credit
Required/Elective: Elective Grade Level: Open to grade 11-12
Length: One semester, combined block with Banking & Credit at CTE Prerequisite: Accounting I, open to grade 11-12
Meets graduation Social Studies Elective/Elective or CTE requirement
Payment for 3 college credits through the University of South Dakota.
Concurrent credit available for this course.
Do you want to create your own business and be an Entrepreneur or work for an innovated company? Introduce the various sectors of the financial services industry; learn the nature of the careers found in a particular sector; learn the scope of the work that comprises businesses such as insurance, real estate, public finance, accounting, and the securities industry. Presentations by USD professors and business leaders to build networking and real world experiences in the course.
These courses are part of Academy of Finance but are only offered at WHS, LHS, RHS, and JHS.
(AAB-3110) PERSONAL FINANCE
(SSS-3040) ECONOMICS
(SSS-5010) AP MACROECONOMICS
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