Finance Academy
Finance Academy Goals
Students in the Finance Academy learn about the following:
Budgeting
Consumer Credit
Personal Money Management
Accounting Applications
Job Preparation
Bank Management
Team-Building / Problem-Solving Skills
Financial Career Planning
To further understand the world of Finance, we:
Tour First Federal Bank in Lake City
Tour Federal Reserve in Jacksonville
Take Walking Field Trips with projects
Academy Requirements
Students in the Finance Academy must meet the following Requirments:
2.5 GPA
No Discipline Issues
Good Attendance
Interest in Finance
Motivated
(Certain requirements may be waived upon approval of administration)
Courses Offered
Accounting: Learn about the principles of accounting as it applies to business! This class involves Quickbooks Certification, a preference for many jobs in business!
Financial Internship & Job: The First Federal Bulldog Bank offers internships and four paid manager positions. These positions count as an elective. You may also intern in our Bulldog Store!
Personal Finance: Learn how to manage and budget your personal money! Learn about bank accounts, auto purchasing, buying a house, loans, credit cards, stocks & bonds, and more!
Computing for College & Careers: Train and certify in Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
