ACADEMY OF FINANCE-

When students sign up for Academy of Finance classes they are eligible to be involved with the DECA program. DECA is a co-curricular club that is the largest high school student organization in America. DECA's objective is to support the development of marketing and management skills in career areas such as hospitality, finance, sales, business administration, and entrepreneurship. DECA offers a wide range of services and activities for student members. The service and activities include conferences, business competitions, leadership, and community service hour projects.

4654 (88151500) ACADEMY OF FINANCE- FINANCIAL COMPUTING (TP)
+ Grade Level 11, 12 (TP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Special Note: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a students eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical education job preparatory program must be successfully completed.
This course provides the student with a basic knowledge of data processing. Hands-on data entry and microcomputer applications with commercially-prepared software packages are covered. Heavy emphasis is placed on financial applications using business software packages. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. The appropriate student organizations provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific vocational skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.

4653 (88151400) ACADEMY OF FINANCE- FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (TP)
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 (TP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: None
+ Special Note: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a student’s eligibil ity for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical education job preparatory program must be successfully completed.
This is an accelerated accounting course. There is focus on the accounting cycle for both business and manufacturing industries through the trial balance and adjusting entries. Students learn how to use special journals, ledgers, and controlling accounts. In addition, they prepare financial statements for single proprietors, partnerships, and corporations. An emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of financial reports. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. The appropriate student organizations provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific vocational skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.

4651 (88151200) ACADEMY OF FINANCE- FINANCIAL PLANNING (HONORS) (TP)
+ Grade Level 12 (H) (TP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Financial Operations
+ Special Note: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a student’s eligibil ity for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical education job preparatory program must be successfully completed.
This course develops an awareness of the need for care and organization in planning for the wise use of economic resources and financial products available through a study of savings, credit, insurance, banking and financial goals. The student is provided with the concepts needed to understand commercial consumer credit functions and basic operations. The students are made aware of the career opportunities offered by financial institutions. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. The appropriate student organizations provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific vocational skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.

4652 (88151300) ACADEMY OF FINANCE- FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP (HONORS) (TP)
+ Grade Level 11 (TP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
+ Note: This course is taken during the summer prior to the 12th grade.
+ Special Note: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a student’s eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical education job preparatory program must be successfully completed. The financial internship course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate human relations, communications, and employability skills necessary for entry-level employment in the financial services industry. Additionally, it will enhance the instruction and competencies developed through classroom instruction. This financial internship is scheduled to run during the summer months and the student/intern must work a minimum of 150 hours to earn school credit.

4650 (88151100) ACADEMY OF FINANCE- FINANCIAL OPERATIONS (HONORS) (TP)
+ Grade Level 11 (H) (TP) Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Teacher approval
+ Special Note: This course, and minimum scores on specified college entrance exams, may be considered in determining a student’s eligibility for the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars Award. In addition, two more courses within the same Career and Technical education job preparatory program must be successfully completed. The financial aspect of this course presents basic topics in Macro and Micro economics, and the principles and practices of banking and credit in the United States. Additional emphasis is placed on money, investment, economic growth and stability, taxation and budgeting, labor management relations and international trade. The students become familiar with the major functions of banks and other financial intermediaries, central banking by the Federal Reserve System, and modern trends in the banking industry. The students are introduced to credit functions, principles of credit risk evaluation, loan creation, debt collection, and stocks and bonds. Learning activities, in and out of the classroom, are an integral part of this program. The appropriate co-curricular student organizations provide leadership training experiences and reinforce specific vocational skills. These activities are considered an integral part of this instructional program.