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The academy, designed as a four-year high school experience, has an open and equitable student enrollment process that results in a student body that reflects the demographics of its community.
A partnership of the National Academy Foundation (www.NAF.org) and DISD gives students exposure to Career Prep, Industry Internship Oppertunities, Scholorships and much more.
Description: NAF is a national network of education, business and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career and future ready. NAF's educational design ignites students' passion for learning and gives businesses the opportunity to shape America's future workforce by transforming the learning environment to include industry-specific curricula and work-based learning experiences, including internships. NAF has grown from one NAF Academy of Finance in New York to over 700 academies across the country focusing on growing industries. To learn more about NAF visit NAF.org.
NAF Academy of Finance (AOF) curriculum is created in partnership with industry professionals and is designed around projects that help students make connections across subject areas, acquire valuable workplace skills, and see their education as a step toward long-term career success.
This program connects high school students with the world of financial services, offering a curriculum that covers Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis and Securities/Investments. Students will participate in a variety of experiences to enhance classroom learning, including work-based learning activities, field trips, guest speakers, and cooperative learning projects.
What's in it for the NAF Academy of Finance Student? Exposes students to careers in finance and business Small "learning community" Network with business leaders NAF Alumni network Scholarship opportunities Real business and networking skills Internship - Summer between Junior & Senior year Learn job interview skills Develop problem-solving, collaboration and other business-related skills Earn NAFTrack Certification NAF Honor Cord at Graduation (Must complete all requirements) NAFTrack Certification
Students in the Academy of Finance program at Sunset High School have the opportunity to earn NAFTrack Certification. NAFTrack Certification gives students select job interview opportunities at many large prestigious businesses. Visit NAF.Org to find out more about the NAFTrack benefits and NAFTrack Certified Hiring.
Extra-Curricular Activities: DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America, www.deca.org)
Follow us on Twitter: @AOF_NAF
Faculty
Clinton Davis - CTE Department
Accounting I (11th grade)
Vacant - CTE Department
Business Information Management Systems (10th grade)
Financial Analysis (12th grade)
Joel Salas - CTE Department
Principles of Business Marketing and Finance, (9th grade)
Practicum in Marketing (12th Grade)
Course Sequence
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance, 9th grade
Business Information Management Systems, 10th grade
