Welcome to My Finance Class, the official website for Financial Services and BPA at Northwest High School.
"My favorite thing about this class was the fun memories everyday with Mr.Clark and the rest of the group. The amount of love and friendship is second to none in any class I've ever been in .. the fun videos, movies, and food Mr.Clark provided for us was all a blessing." David Russell, 2021 |
"There were countless amazing things about the Financial Services program, but my favorite part has to be the fact that we got to do BPA competitions. Through my competition (Global Marketing Team) I learned so much about marketing and I liked it so much that I even decided to make it my major in college!" Simon Coffey, 2020 |
"Financial Services and Mr. Clark really changed my life in a positive way and I'm forever thankful for him being a part of my life. Thank you for everything!" Miranda Barton, 2019 |
“Throughout my journey in FS, it is safe to say it has been a memorable one. Financial Services is a class unlike others. And Mr. Clark is without a doubt the coolest teacher you could possibly ask for … he has done so much and changed me into who I am today.” Josh Calle, 2018 |
“My time in Financial Services was memorable and I learned a lot. What was most memorable for me was being in class with my friends, making new friends, making different businesses, and learning new things that you don’t usually learn in regular classes.” Leigha Smith, 2017 |
“In my first year of Financial Services, I was expecting to grow as a business professional, learn more about all aspects of the business world, and enjoy many new experiences. I did exactly that!” Russell Baldrick, 2016 |
“This class is now, and will forever be, my favorite. Having Financial Services for two bells these past two years has really changed my life." Stephanie Russell, 2015 |
“I love the class atmosphere in Financial Services; it’s relaxing, yet very welcoming and educational.”Tanner Biehl, 2014 |
“When I get to my Financial Services class, I feel at home.” Jeremy Hurlander, 2013 |
“Financial Services is a great college-prep class; it prepares you for college and the life ahead of you. I am so excited to be in this class!” Barbie Metzner, 2014 |
“Being a part of the Knights Credit Union has provided me with a great amount of knowledge about what it’s like to work at a financial institution. The credit union has helped me to form new bonds and friendships and has provided me with a way to manage my money in a more organized way.”Jared Givens, 2015 |
“The countless opportunities that this class offers have directly impacted my life in so many ways.” Philip Son, 2016 |
“What I learned in Financial Services is that one class can quickly become a family and it’s pretty neat how just two bells a day can change the whole aspect of school. It’s probably the only class I wake up every day and am happy to come to because it’s such a great atmosphere to learn in.” Matt Kuhl, 2017 |
“This class might be the most useful class I have ever taken because it has helped me open up from my shell. Mr. Clark finds ways to get everyone involved, even when they are nervous, because the class is such a close group of people and they know everyone is cool with each other.” Micah Wilkins, 2018 |
"This class helped me learn how to become a confident speaker, to more effectively work with a team, to improve my time management skills, and to have the confidence to accomplish anything I set my mind to." Melanie Wilzbach, 2019 |
"This program has not only shaped me into the person that I am today, but also has helped me to align my future goals." Daija Brown, 2020 |
"I know I will move onto greater things in life and I know what I learned in FS will help me a lot through whatever obstacle I may encounter." Elijah Douglas, 2021 |
"Since middle school there was one class in particular that I couldn’t wait to take during high school – Financial Services. Since my older brother's involvement in FS and BPA, I knew I was going to be joining when the time came sophomore year." Dominic Baldrick, 2020 |
"I cannot wait to take everything I have learned in FS with me in my future life and career." Katelyn Gerde, 2019 |
“Financial Services is so much more than a class for people interested in a career in finance … it is a class that helps students in high school, college, and life.” Hannah Osae, 2018 |
“I will forever remember this class because of all of the amazing moments that we have enjoyed together not as mere strangers or people you see one day and forget all about them the next, but more like a family.” James Russell, 2017 |
“My personal journey in Financial Services has been one to remember. I liked how Mr. Clark gave us freedom and treated us like adults. I also liked the diversity of the class … with so many things to learn and do, we were all able to get more involved.” Kyler Famble, 2016 |
“Wow, Financial Services has taught me so much! This class has prepared me for the real world better than any other class could have. I feel confident and prepared for the future.” Rodney Allen, 2015 |
“My journey through Financial Services has been amazing and something I will remember forever.”Cory Roberson, 2014 |
“I will remember Financial Services because of all the amazing memories I have made in this class. Every day I spent in FS something different happened, and these memories are in my heart forever and will never be forgotten.” Brandon Thompson, 2013 |
“As soon as I stepped into the Financial Services classroom, I just knew that not only would I be able to leave my mark on the program, but I would also leave with something too.”India Williams, 2014 |
“Junior year in FS was the best year so far in my high school career. I learned a lot about business and broadened my perspective of what’s going on in the world. I see things in a whole new way compared to when I was a sophomore.”DeAirrez Daniels, 2015 |
“I will remember this class because of the people in it, and memories that we continue to make.” Marilyn Oduogu, 2016 |
"I have learned multiple life lessons through Financial Services that I wouldn’t have learned in any other program, and I can’t thank Mr. Clark enough for it. Financial Services was the best decision I’ve made in high school by far." Jake Fishburn, 2017 |
“Mr. Clark is by far one of the coolest teachers I have had in my lifetime. He knows how to engage his students and makes learning fun. He stays late after school and on the weekend because he wants his students to succeed. Most important, he knows how to make us all smile.” David Cao, 2018 |
"I knew from the first day of classes with Clark that Financial Services was going to be the best two years of my life." Non Sy, 2019 |
"Being in Financial Services is truly one of the best choices I’ve ever made." Carleigh Boyd, 2020 |
"My favorite thing about this class was definitely all of the group work. Whether it was writing on the notepads, or doing a skit, it was always so much fun. I had so many laughs coming up with different creative ideas." Gabby Harper, 2021 |
"Thank you Clark for making this class feel not like a class but like a family, thank you for welcoming me into your class, thank you for helping me with my college essays, thank you for helping me not be lost anymore and find out what I wanted to do with my life, thank you for all the knowledge that you’ve taught me over the past two years, and thank you for being amazing." Adrian Dykes, 2020 |
"It has brought out sides of me that I didn't know existed ... parts that I would never even imagine possible." Trisha Marie Paasa, 2019 |
“I can honestly say joining BPA was one of the best decisions I have ever made.” Nick Harper, 2018 |
"Financial Services has not only built up my knowledge of business, finance, current events, and entrepreneurship, but it has created relationships that I will cherish forever. Financial Services is, and will forever be, a second family to me." Ryan Cartwright, 2017 |
“Becoming a member of Financial Services benefitted me the most because it expanded my viewpoint, improved my communication skills, and taught me real life skills.” Matt Fejer, 2016 |
“I can honestly say I have no clue where I would be without Financial Services. I could never have imagined all of the opportunities I’ve gained when I signed up for the program two years ago.” Matt Paluga, 2015 |
“Making the choice to enroll in Financial Services my sophomore year was the best choice I have ever made and has helped to sculpt an amazing future for me ...” Alexandra Roelofs, 2014 |
“The past two years have been an amazing time in Financial Services. It was a class I will never forget and I am so thankful to have been a part of it.” Deonte Barnett, 2013 |
Parent Information This page is designed specifically for parents of current and prospective Financial Services students. We've included an overview of the program, answers to a number of frequently asked questions, and some ideas for parents who want to get more involved in the program themselves.
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