PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS CASE STUDY Smithfield High School Academy

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							       PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUCCESS
                                                                             ¨               CASE STUDY

   Smithﬁeld High School Academy of Finance Program — Bryant University

SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP The Smithﬁeld High School Academy of Finance program provides high school students the
opportunity to take Bryant University courses. With an emphasis on business and technology, this innovative partnership
introduces high school students to the business world.
Bryant University offers participating students reduced tuition and the ability to earn college credit while fulﬁlling their high
school requirements. This preview of the college experience encourages students to pursue a post-secondary education. The
program allows students to prepare for college before matriculation, increasing the chance of college success.
The Academy of Finance extends beyond the classroom, offering ﬁeld trips to Wall Street and the opportunity to attend
off-campus conferences. These activities encourage students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world settings.
With a curriculum tailored to Rhode Island’s ﬁnancial industry, the program prepares students to ﬁnd work locally.
By providing a head start on a college education, the Smithﬁeld High School Academy of Finance program lays the foundation for
students’ successful business careers.




ABOUT SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Smithﬁeld High School serves 885 students, 4 percent of whom
are eligible for free or reduced price lunches.
Fifty three percent of Smithﬁeld High School students
demonstrate proﬁciency in math, and 65 percent are proﬁcient
in reading.



 ¨   STEM

 ¨   PERSONALIZATION
                                                                         “ It’s amazing the strength a kid
     NEW HIGH SCHOOL
 ¨   GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
                                                                           gets when an adult is interested
 ¨   WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
                                                                           in their development.”
 ¨   MEASURABLE IMPACTS

 ¨   REPLICABLE                                                                 — STEPHEN J. ROCCO,
                                                                                  DIRECTOR, ACADEMY OF FINANCE,
                                                                                  SMITHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL




  program type: access/college
  readiness and dual enrollment

  school type: suburban

  focus on business and technology




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