Beginning in 9th grade, scholars will be exposed to a business environment. Scholars will learn business management, marketing, professional communication, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. Scholars will learn about business administration through traditionally taught classes and practical experience.
Each scholar will develop the skills, knowledge, and experiences they will need to be successful in college and in the world of work, to make informed and ethical decisions as citizens and as consumers, and gain tools which will allow them to achieve economic independence and security.
The Academy of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship is scholar-centered, experiential, and provides authentic business experiences:
- The school is designed to present business administration as a viable career opportunity.
- Scholars will explore business software applications and technology.
- Scholars will be encouraged to be creative and innovative as they learn about local businesses and issues.
- The school aims to create opportunities for scholars to learn entrepreneurial skills, collaborative problem solving, and effective decision-making.
Business and community leaders share their expertise and experiences as classroom speakers and small business advisors. Local universities partner with the school to provide work-based learning and dual enrollment opportunities. Scholars who enroll in this Center of Innovation will be well prepared for the business world.
Course Selection Guide
| Requirements | 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade |
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| Required Core Courses | - English 9
- US History
- Biology
- Algebra
| - English 10 (Regular or Honors)
- World History (Regular or Honors)
- Geometry
- Chemistry/Physics
| - English 11 or AP English Language and Composition
- Algebra II
- Physics or third year of Science
- Economics and Government
- Accounting Principles I and II
- Anatomy
| - English 12 or AP English Literature and Composition
- Pre-Calculus
- Financial Literacy or AP Statistics
- Accounting Principles I and II
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| Required Electives | - Business Tech
- PE/Health
- ROTC
| - Spanish I
- Art
- Business Communication
- Leadership
| - Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Career/College Readiness
- Art
- AP Spanish
- Spanish II
- Creative Writing
| - Entrepreneurship
- Accounting
- Art
- AP Psychology
- School Store/ Marketing II
- Dual Enrollment
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Scheduling Recommendations and Information
- In 12th grade, all graduation requirements must be met before electives will be scheduled.
- Scholars are expected to take a full schedule—the equivalent of 6 courses each semester and take all of the requirements listed above.
- Some courses may be offered online with a teacher facilitator.
- Full year courses are taken in two semesters; scheduling may require that two elective semester courses be “linked” for scheduling purposes.
- Strongly recommended for college bound scholars: minimum 2 years of the same world language, although some colleges/universities prefer 3 to 4 years of the same world language; 4 years of science and social studies.
- Academic support classes are available, including special education and language supported classes.
- Advancing through the course sequence is dependent upon successful completion of the prerequisite course(s).