Business
The Ken-Ton Business Department provides students with a challenging, student-centered, project-based, business/financial and technology program. Students will be exposed to the business world and will develop and learn the skills necessary to be successful in today’s world of work and academics. We focus on preparing students for a variety of careers that are (or will) be available to high school and college graduates in the coming years.
In high school, students can take part in many different business and computer electives that also provide the option for college credit at SUNY Erie/ECC or Buffalo State College. Potentially, students could graduate with 12 credits of business classes/electives that are transferrable to any SUNY school.
To culminate their high school careers and investigate possible careers, seniors have the option to participate in an Internship of their choice, connecting their high school courses and interests to a career field. Kenmore East seniors have interned in a variety of careers at local businesses, including the Law Office of Todd Potter, Sports PT, the Niagara Aquarium, Pediatric Adolescent and Urgent Care, Laser Tron, Ken-Ton schools, etc. If any senior student would like to participate in an internship, please complete this form.
Meet the business teachers and learn about the courses they teach
Mrs. Wendy Cox Mrs. Jennifer Dorgio Mrs. Nancy Pray Mr. James Rustowicz
Course Offerings:
Grade 8:
Computers and the Internet
Keyboarding
Microsoft Office
Grades 9:
Computers and the Internet
Criminal Justice (1/2 year)/Business Law (full year)
Keyboarding
Microsoft Office
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Grades 10 and 11:
Any of the 8th and 9th grade courses
Accounting 1 (eligible for transferrable Advanced Studies Credit through SUNY Erie/ECC )
Advanced Accounting (11th graders)
Business Math (11th graders - eligible for transferrable Advanced Studies Credit through SUNY Erie/ECC )
Business Ownership/Virtual Enterprise (eligible for transferrable Advanced Studies Credit through Buffalo State College)
Colleges, Careers, and Finances (eligible for transferrable Advanced Studies Credit through SUNY Erie/ECC )
Computers and the Internet (eligible for transferrable Advanced Studies Credit through SUNY Erie/ECC )
Computer Fundamentals
Criminal Justice (1/2 year)/Business Law (full year)
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Web Design 1 and 2 (eligible for transferrable Advanced Studies Credit through Buffalo State College)
Work Based Learning - Coffee Cart (11th graders)
Grade 12: Any of the business/computer elective courses above, as well as:
Any of the business electives listed above
Internship - apply here!
Work Based Learning - Coffee Cart
Interested in taking a business class?
Complete this short form by clicking on the button below
Complete this short form by clicking on the button below
Take time now to learn about money & personal finances.
Throughout many of our business courses, you will learn how to manage your money through budgeting and investing.
Earn College Credit Poster.pdfEarn college credit
while in high school!
while in high school!
While attending Kenmore East, earn college credit,
at a fraction of the cost. College credit can than be transferred to other SUNY schools.
Internship Question VideoWhy take an Internship?
Hear from one Kenmore East student on how an internship helped her with college and career decisions.
Ken-Ton Career Academies
Kenmore East students can also take part in two different New York State approved Career & Technical Education (CTE) career academies, each with a dedicated sequence of specialized business/computers courses.
Virtual Enterprise and Finance Academy prepares students for careers in finance, accounting, marketing, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Information Technology Academy prepares students for careers in the IT industry.
Ken-Ton Career Academies - Finance Video v2.movLearn more about the Virtual Enterprise and Finance Academy
VEFA - 20-21.pdfVirtual Enterprise and Finance Academy
Program Details
Program Details
20-21 IT Academy.pdfInformation Technology Academy
2018 Academy Magazine (1).pdfKen-Ton condensed CTE pamphlet 11.pdf