Academy of Finance
Finance can be the key to opening doors in businesses across all
industries. Skills from this field serve as the foundation for a career
as a certified public accountant, employment in finance or corporate
management, or even private business.
The Lake Brantley High School Academy of Finance Program of
Emphasis connects students with the world of financial services and
accounting by offering a curriculum that covers banking and credit,
financial planning, global finance, securities, insurance, accounting,
and economics.
This academy is a member of the National
Academy Foundation, which includes over sixty major corporate
sponsors.
Students benefit from InVEST, a grassroots program founded in
1970, that pairs representatives from the insurance industry with the
school to provide insurance instruction, exposure to an insurance
environment, and career opportunities for students.
Students enrolled in the Academy of Finance may apply to work as
a teller in the Addition Financial Brantley Branch, a fully functional
credit union. Training is provided to students by Addition Financial,
which prepares them to fully staff and run the branch on the high
school campus.
Click here to learn more: Academy of Finance - Lake Brantley High School
Business and Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs are people who are prepared to invest their
own time and effort to turn a good idea into a marketable
product or service. They are persistent people who see risks
as opportunities, and have the ability to use innovation and
imagination to be successful.
Lake Howell High School is home to the district’s Program of
Emphasis in Business and Entrepreneurship. Students who
participate in the program are introduced to the concept of
entrepreneurship while also developing the fundamental
knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.
Students choose the program pathway that best meets their
needs and interests:
- Path 1: Business
Students graduate with a high school diploma and can also
earn an Associate in Arts degree from Seminole State College.
In order to qualify for dual enrollment courses, students need
to earn a college-ready score on the PERT test and a minimum
3.0 GPA.
- Path 2: Entrepreneurship
Students earn a high school diploma and industry certifications
in CTE courses. Students do earn dual enrollment credit in year
4. There is more flexibility for scheduling other electives while
participating in the Entrepreneurship CAPE Academy.
Both programs provide opportunities for idea generation and start-up strategies, application of marketing and branding a business, entrepreneurial behavior and ethics, structure of organization, and marketing.
Click here to learn more: Business & Entrepreneurship - Lake Howell High School (scps.k12.fl.us)
Marketing
Professionals in the marketing industry are the brains behind ads
and campaigns, and they are responsible for bringing products
and services into the public spotlight. Students interested in
helping businesses make the most of their products and services
might want to consider a future in marketing.
Students who pursue courses in marketing will get a head start
on their futures in business while preparing themselves to take
on the creative work of the industry. Each program offers a three
credit program of study with a capstone course in Business
Ownership. Program projects include creating and marketing a
school-based enterprise.
Available programs include:
- Fashion Marketing
- Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurial Principles
- Sport, Recreational and Entertainment Marketing
Problem Solving Incubator (PSI High)
Nationally recognized by the XQ Institute as an XQ Super
School, PSI High is a fully immersive, future-ready school-within-a-school POE located at Seminole High School. Through the
lens of design thinking, project-based learning, and a learning
environment that fuses classes and project blocks, PSI High
students build knowledge and skills by working on authentic,
engaging, and complex projects. Students learn best when they
are active participants in their learning, collaborating with their
peers and teachers to do work that matters.
Click here to learn more: PSI High - Seminole County Public Schools (scps.k12.fl.us)
