Bringing Real-World Relevancy to

Career Pathways

Aspasia Carlson, Ed.D.

Principal John Marshall Mid-High Enterprise School, OKCPS

Oklahoma HS Principal of the Year, 2017

John Marshall Academy of Finance

• Curriculum and experiences to prepare students for college courses in Finance-related studies

• Member of the National Academy Foundation (N.A.F)

• Sole Academy of Finance in Oklahoma Public School

• Open application process to any OKCPS student, transfers from neighboring districts

• Operates under the John Marshall High School Foundation, 501C(3) non-profit organization, formed to enhance the educational experience of John Marshall students and provide scholarships

• Active Advisory Board of 27 business leaders and post-secondary professionals

• Sponsors paid internships for all academy students during between 11th and 12th grade

Career Pathways: Business Finance

Fundamentals of Technology

(2 Semesters)

Accounting I

(2 Semesters)

Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies

(2 Semesters)

Financial Clerk BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies

(2 Semesters)

Math of Finance

(2 Semesters)

Banking & Financial Services

(2 Semesters)

Financial Customer Service

BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Accounting

(2 Semesters)

Career Pathways: Administrative Asst.

Fundamentals of Technology

(2 Semesters)

Customer Assistance

(2 Semesters)

Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies

(2 Semesters)

Customer Service BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Fundamentals of Administrative Technologies

(2 Semesters)

Administrative Technologies II

(2 Semesters)

Office Administration &

Mgt.

(2 Semesters)

Administrative Assistant BITE

Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Career Pathways: Information Tech

Fundamentals of Technology

(2 Semesters)

Computer Graphic Design I

(2 Semesters)

Computer Graphic Design II

(2 Semesters)

Computer Graphic Design III

(2 Semesters)

Computer Graphic Design IV

(2 Semesters)

Multimedia Image Management

(2 Semesters)

Digital Editing & Production Photography

(2 Semesters)

Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design

(2 Semesters)

Desktop Publisher/Graphic

Designer BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Fundamentals of Web Design

(2 Semesters)

Digital Media Production

(2 Semesters)

Web Designer (Entry Level) BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Computer Repair/ Troubleshooting I

(2 Semesters)

Computer Repair/ Troubleshooting II

(2 Semesters)

PC Support BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Basic Programming (Comp Prog I)

(2 Semesters)

Advanced Programming (AP Comp Science)

(2 Semesters)

Systemss Analysis, Design & Testing

(2 Semesters)

Computer Programmer BITE Capstone

(2 Semesters)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

Certified Tax Prep (VITA)

• Students study and take exams for tax filing certification through the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Support from the University of Central Oklahoma’s Accounting Department

• In 4 years, students went from 32 filed tax reports to almost 300 last spring

• Graduates are still working as tax preparers for businesses like HR Block, as well as individually for family, friends and fraternity/sororities

• Free service to all community members making $60K or less, AARP, etc.

Smart Work Ethics

• Business leaders have expressed a need for entry level employees with soft

skills and communication skills

• Resume building, interview skills, interpersonal skill-building, critical

conversations

• Employer tracking, video critique and feedback

• Career coaching, decision-making scenarios for ethical practices in the

workplace

TFCU In-School Bank Branch

Internship Overview

• Apply academic and technical classroom learning

• Develop workplace competencies

• Reinforce connection between education and work

• Explore possible careers

• Improve post-graduation options for employment and further education and training

• Practice positive work habits and attitudes and understand the expectations of the workplace

• Provide motivation to earn a diploma, and pursue post-secondary education

Paid Internships for all Juniors

INTERNSHIPS

For college & career readiness

Questions or Clarification?

• Thank you for your interest! Email me: aacarlson@okcps.org

• Learn more about NAF Career Academies: www.naf.org