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A Glimpse of What aof Is All About
FINANCE STRANd
Intro to IT
9th Grade
The Introduction to Information Technology course provides an overview of information technology (IT) today and introduces students to the basics of hardware and software. Students examine hardware components including peripherals, connectors, and memory.
Accounting Applications
10th Grade
Accounting Applications 1 provides students with an understanding of the accounting process and how it facilitates decision making by providing data and information to internal and external stakeholders. Students learn that accounting is an integral part of all business activities.
Banking / Financial Operations
11th Grade
Banking / Financial Operations introduces students to the financial world. Students develop financial literacy as they learn about the function of finance in society. They study income and wealth; examine financial institutions; learn how businesses raise capital; and study key investment-related terms and concepts.
Personal Finance Planning
12th Grade
Personal Finance Planning provides students with an overview of the job of a financial planner. Students learn to consider how all aspects of financial planning might affect a potential client, and learn about the importance of financial planning in helping people reach their life goals.
business STRANd
Intro to IT
9th Grade
The Introduction to Information Technology course provides an overview of information technology (IT) today and introduces students to the basics of hardware and software. Students examine hardware components including peripherals, connectors, and memory.
Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
10th Grade
In NFTE’s (Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship) Entrepreneurship 1 course, students use their entrepreneurial skills and mindset to evolve an innovative solution to a problem into a validated business opportunity.
Accounting Applications
11th Grade
Accounting Applications 1 provides students with an understanding of the accounting process and how it facilitates decision making by providing data and information to internal and external stakeholders. Students learn that accounting is an integral part of all business activities.
Legal Aspects of Business
12th Grade
The Legal Aspects of Business course provides a solid understanding of why ethics is important in every profession. After an introduction to several philosophies that inform ethics today, students explore the characteristics of an ethical professional.
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Student Benefits
College Readiness
Concentration in business academy classes
21 Dual Enrollment (DE)
28 Advanced Placement (AP) classes
Career Readiness
Exposure to business world and financial markets-Academy Days and Industry Familiarization
ToursInternship Program-Summer after Junior Year-Paid (150 hours in the industry) with various banks, accounting firms (KPMG) and local businesses.
Presentation & Teamwork skills-Competition opportunities with the Future Business Leader of America (FBLA) and NFTE
Preparation for industry certification such as Microsoft Office, CIW, Quick Book & Adobe-Career Ready for Entry Level Positions
Professional Attire & Work habits- Dress for Success & Academy Days
NAFTrack Certification
Make the connection between their high school coursework and their futures
Reflect on their own learning in order to set goals for continuous improvement
Gain proficiency in taking online assessments, which are becoming more prevalent in higher education
Demonstrate the hard and soft skills they develop throughout their academy experience
Get on track to NAFTrack Certified Hiring, a commitment made by top companies to give special consideration to NAFTrack certified job applicants