mrs. veronica marine. mike castle, former congressman, speaks to the crowd
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BANKING CLASSES AT APPOQUINIMINK
HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Veronica Marine
Wilmington Trust Bank Branch Grand Opening March 2010
Students Welcome Jack Markell, the Governor of Delaware
Dr. Marchio speaks at the opening ceremony.
The Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Camera Crew for 6 ABC Film The Event for the News
Mike Castle, former congressman, speaks to the crowd.
It was a great
event for everyone involved.
Students enjoy a breakfast afterwards.
Banking Hours
Everyday the bank is open during Lunches on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Account Opening Event
Students go through the account opening process.
Introduction of Bank
Program at Bunker Hill Elementary
October 2010
BHE Principal and Channel demonstrate a banking
simulation.
The students were very excited to have their own accounts.
Employees distribute coloring books about banking.
The Different Banking Classes
AHS offers many levels of banking classes, such as: Business, Finance and Marketing Essentials Banking II Banking III Banking IV (Working in the bank as a School
Based Enterprise)
Students can choose to make banking their pathway, and can take a different level each year of high school.
School Annoucments
Almost every day Steven makes a morning announcement about the new banking services at AHS.
Benefits of Banking Classes
Along with gaining great knowledge of the real working world, you can be involved in the following: BPA (Business Professionals of America)
Compete in state/national competitions, and volunteer your time in the community
Bunker Hill Elementary Visiting the school to help the 3rd, 4th and 5th
grade students open saving accounts Wilmington Trust
Essentially work at the branch, and gain experience
Business Professionals of America Students participated in a Salvation Army
Stocking Stuffer Service Project.
Many students who are in banking or business classes are also BPA members.
Banking Students Attend a Field Trip at JA Finance Park
Students are given their living situation, income and decide upon their houses and cars.
Students pay their bills at each of the simulations.
We hope you choose to get involved with the banking and business classes at
AHS!