A Mohonasen student will demonstrate fiscal awareness and discernment in all areas of money management including budgeting, saving, borrowing, investing and credit. The district offers students the choice to participate in the First New York School Banking Program at all levels.
Bradt
First New York School Banking Program
First NY is an educational program designed to introduce students to fundamental concepts of banking and personal finance. Through this program, students engage in weekly activities that cover topics such as savings, budgeting, interest, and financial goal-setting. They learn how banks operate, how to manage their money effectively, and the importance of financial responsibility.
Pinewood
Weekly Banking – First NY
Like at Bradt, the program includes interactive elements, such as managing a simulated bank account or participating in financial challenges, to make learning about banking engaging and practical.
Grade 5 Career Day
Draper
Weekly Banking – First NY
High School
Legacy Branch, First NY
“School banking through First New York Federal Credit Union supports students as they become financially literate.”
– Laurel Logan-King, Mohonasen’s Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Ribbon Cutting of the Legacy Bank at the CAT building
Graduation and Financial Outcomes
Financial Literacy
Stock Market Simulation
Stock Market Simulation mimics real-world stock market dynamics. Through this simulation, they learn about investing, financial markets, and economic principles by buying and selling virtual stocks based on market conditions and company performance. This hands-on activity helps students understand key concepts like market trends, risk management and portfolio diversification.