2. Your school has been selected as a High School of Business ™ site ? Did you know … Just what is High School of Business ™ anyway? OK, let’s back up.

3. Did you know… High School of Business ™ New national business & marketing program Prepares you to excel in college business administration programs

4. Finance? Might major in business in college? Marketing? Accounting? Management? Advertising? So, is High School of Business ™ for you?

5. In each course you will … Series of six courses Here’s how it works … Principles of Business Business EconomicsPrinciples of Marketing Principles of Finance Principles of Management Business Strategies Take them in this order. work on real business projects learn about the different areas of business

6. Then High School of Business ™ might be for you! Enjoy being challenged and having fun? Like organizing groups of people or activities? Want to own a business someday? Want to get a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) on down the road? Do You…

7. But High School of Business ™ has a twist. It’s called Learning as you solve real business problems Taking charge of your education Work in teams of 4–5 Be given a business problem to solve Organize a team to get the work done Find a solution Present your findings Project-based learning Project-based learning is … You will

8. Here’s an example … Investigate zoning Interview local citizens Do Internet research Develop creative ideas Make an informed decision Present your idea to Chamber of Commerce Question: How can a vacant lot be put to best use? Using a real vacant lot in your town, your team will

9. So, what’s the big deal about High School of Business ™ ? Make it real Be challenged Work on real projects Solve real business problems Warning—your brain will hurt! Fast-paced courses Tackle projects similar to college and career

10. So, what’s the big deal about High School of Business ™ ? Make ConnectionsGet Prepared Guest speakers from business world Expert audiences for your team presentations Short internship experience High School of Business ™ students from across the country Business and marketing knowledge Problem-solving skills Build confidence Be ready to excel in your college Business Administration program!

11. So, what’s the big deal about High School of Business ™ ? Have Fun! Quotes from current High School of Business ™ students… “I look forward to going to this class.” “I loved being in charge of the projects!” “I loved being in charge of the projects!” “We really were making the decisions… I liked that.” “We really were making the decisions… I liked that.”

12. Contact your guidance counselor or a business or marketing teacher for more information. Interested?

13. Meet the Faculty Mr. Robert Polete MBA University of Missouri- Columbia MS Industrial Engineering UMC 26 years in management with AT&T CTE certified in Business & STEM Mrs. Erica Padzik MA Education Regis University 1 year Management Consulting with Accenture CTE certified in Business & Marketing

14. In each course you will … Series of six courses Principles of Business Business EconomicsPrinciples of Marketing Principles of Finance Principles of Management Business Strategies Take them in this order. work on real business projects learn about the different areas of business Spring 12 th Grade Spring 11 th Grade Fall 10 th Grade Fall 11 th Grade Fall 12 th Grade Spring 10 th Grade

15. But High School of Business ™ has a twist. It’s called Learning as you solve real business problems Taking charge of your education Work in teams of 4–5 Be given a business problem to solve Organize a team to get the work done Find a solution Present your findings Project-based learning Project-based learning is … You will

16. Learn about businesses in the community Hear from guest speakers Career Exploration Types of business ownership Competition Role of business in society Legal issues affecting business International business issues Business ethics How organizations adapt to change Brainstorm three possible businesses for further development in the next class Series of six courses Principles of Business Business EconomicsPrinciples of Marketing Principles of Finance Principles of Management Business Strategies Take them in this order. Fall 10 th Grade

17. Role of culture in the economy Supply and Demand Functions of Prices Opportunity Costs Decision Matrices Productivity Quality control International exchange Law of diminishing returns Gross Domestic Product Business Cycles Monetary and Fiscal Policy Government impact on the economy Choose one of the three businesses to develop further in the next class Series of six courses Principles of Business Business EconomicsPrinciples of Marketing Principles of Finance Principles of Management Business Strategies Take them in this order. Spring 10 th Grade

18. Business Strategies serves as the capstone course for the High School of Business™ program. Students employ their decision matrices to finalize marketing, financial, and management plans developed previously, incorporating them into a business plan for a non- profit organization. The non- profit venture is actualized during the course, requiring students to engage in risk assessment, strategic planning, and performance assessment. Series of six courses Principles of Business Business EconomicsPrinciples of Marketing Principles of Finance Principles of Management Business Strategies Take them in this order. Spring 12 th Grade Spring 11 th Grade Fall 10 th Grade Fall 11 th Grade Fall 12 th Grade Spring 10 th Grade

19. Career and Technical Student Organizations Future Business Leaders of America DECA

20. JFK High School of Business ™ Website Follow us on-line www.jfkhsob.wordpress.com

21. Register for High School of Business™ classes next week during Choice of Studies. Interested?