The document describes the curriculum for the Academy of Finance at Smithfield High School. The academy offers courses in computer literacy, banking & credit, financial planning, financial accounting, economics, and international business. Students can earn college credits while in high school. The academy prepares students for college and careers in business through personalized instruction, guest speakers, field trips, and an alumni network. It aims to provide students with financial literacy, ethics, technology skills, and networking opportunities.

1. The Curriculum
Smithfield, RI 02917
90 Pleasant View Ave.
Smithfield High School
Academy of Finance
Computer Literacy
Banking & Credit
Financial Planning
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*Financial Accounting
*Economics
International Business
* Only 1 credit per year required to complete the
program leaving room for students to pursue other
interests.
Elective Business Courses: Law I, Law II, Sports
Management and Sports Marketing, Business Basics
and Beyond, Advanced Computer Skills, Risk
Management and Investments, Entrepreneurship,
Strategies for Success
College Credit In High School
• Financial Accounting, 3 cr. - URI
• Economics, 3 cr. - RIC
• Intro. to Business, 3 credits from For more information
Bryant University, CCRI, or Online Contact Stephen Rocco
* Exposure to college level courses better prepare at 401-949-2050
students for post-secondary experiences.
or by email:
SRocco@smithfield-ps.org
2009 Federal Reserve Cup RI Champions

2. What is the Student Presentation at Bryant University Membership Benefits
Academy of Finance ? Future Business Leaders of America
Established in Smithfield in 1998 as a • School Store
National Academy Foundation member
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• Leadership
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A “School within a School” • Statewide Skills Competition
• Personalized Environment
• Enriched Curriculum International Business Endorsement
• Smaller Class Sizes
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• Guest Speakers
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• Field Trips Boardroom in World Language and
• Financial Literacy Social Studies Courses.
• Ethics
• Technology Use
• Networking
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• Provides graduates with professional and social with our RI
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• Introduces students to broad career opportunities
• Equips them to make sound choices for their
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• Builds motivation, confidence, and sense of NYSE
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