1. Academy of Finance

2. What Is the Academy of Finance? n Member of the National Academy Foundation n Students obtain knowledge in the financial field by taking specific financial/business courses

3. What Are the Benefits for Students? n Obtaining a regular high school schedule n Focusing on finance courses n Paid internship n Mock Interview n Special high school graduation n Attending Young Professional Conference n Finance related field trips n Opportunities for additional scholarships

4. What Are the Required Courses? n Accounting I A & B n Banking & Credit/Honors Financial Planning n Paid Internship n Entrepreneurship A & B n AP Economics A or B and Honors International Finance or Advanced Accounting A & B n College-level Business Course

5. What Are the Program Responsibilities for Students? n The students will: –Attend all meetings the first Tuesday of every month –Participate in all school Academy of Finance activities –Complete the Academy of Finance courses

6. What Are the Program Responsibilities for Staff? n Staff members will: –Attend a national staff development conference every July –Recruit students for the program –Modify National Academy Foundation curriculum to meet the needs of Montgomery County students; teach courses to students –Place student interns with local financial institutions and monitor the student interns’ progress

7. For more information regarding the Academy of Finance Contact: Maria Waters, Site Coordinator Maria_M_Waters@mcpsmd.org