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Our program at the Academy of Entrepreneurship is designed to create a fun, personalized, and educational environment to help students understand the foundational skills of starting and managing their own business. Our classes are designed to give an equal balance between educational presentations and student centric work projects. Throughout a students time in the Academy, they will have the ability to lead their own projects, participate in simulated businesses, design products, run their own company, work at the school store, get certifications, compete with their business knowledge, and participate in many other opportunities! These experiences change our students into the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. Here is a look at what to expect in the Academy.
Academy Teachers
Academy Teachers
Courses Taught
Business Management/LawBusiness OwnershipMarketing Directed StudyOn the Job Training
Ms. Wendy Rosche
MEd/EdS School Counseling & Guidanceroschewl@alachuaschools.netDECA District 3 State Advisor
Courses Taught
Introduction to EntrepreneurshipBusiness OwnershipAICE Global PerspectivesCourses
The first three years of the program comprise the "Program of Study" in Entrepreneurship. These are largely traditional classroom based courses, with students being in either our computer lab or classroom. During years one through three, students focus on the fundamentals of what makes an entrepreneur, while also participating in and understanding the many projects that the Academy leads every year. In order to qualify for the CAPE Gold Seal designation, all three courses must be successfully completed. In their 12th Grade year, students are able to choose one of three advanced classes that focus on student project leadership and demonstration of entrepreneurial ability.
9th Grade
9th Grade
During their ninth grade year, students participate in our Principles of Entrepreneurship class. This course provides instruction in the basic principles of entrepreneurship including the role of the entrepreneur, entrepreneurship as a career, ethics in business, and the principles of marketing, financing, and managing a business. This year will allow students to get to know their teachers, how the academy works, and get a feel for what projects they want to take on during their time in the Academy.
10th Grade
10th Grade
In tenth grade, students are enrolled in the Academy's Business Management and Law course. This course is designed to provide an introduction to business management techniques. Topics include human relations, decision making, communication techniques, business-related legal concepts, and characteristics of the American enterprise system.
11th Grade
11th Grade
Eleventh grade year is an eventful year in the Academy, with students participating in the Business Ownership class. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for careers as entrepreneurs, present entrepreneurship as a career path worthy of consideration, provide students with the skills needed to realistically evaluate their potential as business owners and to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business. This year features many major hands on activities, like Virtual Enterprise where the class operates a simulated virtual business that is entirely student run.
12th Grade
12th Grade
4th Year Choices:
AICE Global Perspectives - Most helpful for students planning on majoring in Business in college. This course is one of only three AICE courses offered at Buchholz. Weighted at a 5.0, students investigate a topic that they find interesting and write a paper on the different global perspectives on it. Students that take this class also have the opportunity to serve as DECA Officers.
Marketing Directed Study - Marketing Directed Study allows students to get hands-on experience operating a business. During this period, the Spirit Spot student officers operate the school store and cafe during lunch.
On-The-Job Training (OJT)- This option allows students to leave school early to work at their job. Students who work a minimum of five (5) hours weekly qualify for credit under this program.
Certifications
Certifications
Students in the Academy receive multiple industry level certifications. Not only does this help them secure the CAPE Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship, but it also gives them knowledge and tools needed for real world careers. The training and certifications are a tangible tool that students can use to show their achievement and list on their resume. A few of the certifications that we currently offer are listed below.
9th Grade: Word Press & WooCommerce web building
10th Grade: ESB-Entrepreneurship and Small Business certification
11th Grade: ServSafe, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals and Project Management certifications
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