NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY OF FINANCE

5500 16th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703Debbie Fischer, AOF Director(727) 570-3138, ext. 82642064

Fax (727) 217-7318fischerd@pcsb.org

www.pcsb.org/Northeast-hs

May your dreams become thereality of your future!

Academy of FinanceNORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

CERTIFIED AS A MODEL ACADEMY BY

THE ACADEMY OF FINANCE, A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIMEOPPORTUNITY!Corporate Business PartnershipsAchieva Credit UnionBB&TChick Fil ACitigroupFISFranklin Templeton InvestmentsGregory, Sharer & StuartGTE FinancialGus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise &

Economic Education, USF College of EducationHarvard Jolly, Inc.Heritage Asset ManagementIdent-i-Kid Internal Revenue ServiceIs Smithson, PAJohnson and JohnsonJohnson & Wales UniversityJunior AchievementKelly ServicesMorgan Stanely WealthNew York LifePSCU Raymond James BankRaymond James FinancialRegions BankSt. Petersburg Chamber of CommerceSt. Petersburg Kennel ClubWells FargoWells, Houser & Schatzel, PA

REVISED OCTOBER, 2015

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Vision: 100% Student Success

Mission: “Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life.”

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PURPOSEStudents who complete training in the Academy ofFinance at Northeast High School will have theknowledge and technical skills to help themsucceed in college and in life. The academy offersa planned sequence of specialized electives,academic and technical courses. Students will beinvolved in activities that enhance their education,confidence and prepare them for a successful andrewarding career. Students will learn importantconcepts and acquire valuable skills in:

• Accounting• Banking and Credit• Computer Technology and Applications• Insurance and Real Estate• Investments• International Trade• Securities (Stocks and Bonds)• Financial Planning• Tax Preparation• Management• Economics• Money Management• Leadership and Community Involvement• Marketable Skills for Job Placement• College Preparation• Insurance

program of studyPROGRAMNortheast High School’s Academy of Finance is a veryunique program. It offers a combination of educationalexcellence and work experience to provide acompetitive advantage in securing a job and advancingone’s career goals. Many opportunities to explorecareer options are provided. They include:

• Career Shadowing• Mentorship• Corporate Visits• Interaction with Business Leaders• Internships• Field Trips• Working in an on-site banking facility• Parents As Liaisons

VIKING BRANCHAcademy of Finance members enjoy a uniqueopportunity to learn financial skills. Finance academystudents operate the Viking Branch, an official branchof Achieva Credit Union located on school campus.Students work as branch managers, tellers, auditors,member service advisors and marketing staff. TheViking Branch provides opportunities to maintainsaving and checking accounts. A specialized VikingATM card is available to Northeast student members.

SCHOLARSHIP/COLLEGE CREDITStudents who complete the program and meetacademic requirements are eligible for scholarshipsand college credit. The Academy of Finance has anarticulation agreement with St. Petersburg Collegeand Johnson & Wales University.

RECOGNITION & AWARDS• Articulation with Johnson & Wales University

• Articulation with St. Petersburg College

• Gold Seal Scholarship

• Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Economics

• National Academy Foundation Certification

• National Association for Tech-Prep

Leadership, Employer Partnership

Recognition Award

• National Career Academy Coalition - Model

Program

• National Academy Foundation -

Distinguished Academy

• NTPN/Caterpillar Inc. Exemplary Worksite

Learning Award

• FBLA membership – district, state and

national

• National Academy Foundation Model

Program

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