Electives

Entrepreneurship 

9th-12th Grade

0.5 Credit, semester course

Welcome to Entrepreneurship, a dynamic course designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit within students and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on their own business ventures. This course is designed for students who are interested in starting their own business, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and resilience in the face of challenges. Students combine all aspects of the class to create a business plan.

Intro to Marketing 

9th-12th Grade

0.5 Credit, semester course

Welcome to Introduction to Marketing, an engaging course designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and strategies that drive successful marketing initiatives. This course explores the dynamic world of marketing, covering essential concepts that form the foundation of effective communication, brand management, and consumer behavior analysis. Students will focus on the 4 Ps of marketing and how they impact business operations.

Accounting 1 

10th-12th Grade

0.5 Credit, semester course

Welcome to Accounting 1, a foundational business course designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of accounting. Students will gain an introductory understanding of the language of business through completing an accounting cycle for a service business organized as a proprietorship. Students will learn how to journalize, post, manage cash, and prepare financial reports.

Personal Finance

10th-12th Grade

Required 10th grade course, graduation requirement for class of 2028 and beyond

0.5 Credit, semester course

Welcome to Personal Finance, a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of personal finance and achieve financial independence. In this course, students will gain a practical understanding of financial concepts including banking, credit & debt, investing, and more.

MSA Yearbook

10th-12th Grade

1.0 credit, year long course 

This course will produce the Math and Science Academy school yearbook. Students in this course are tasked with producing a timeless, creative, all-encompassing, and innovative publication which will record our school’s community, memories, and events. In this course, students will gain skills in the following areas: cover design, page design, publishing techniques, copywriting, editing, photography, record keeping, time management, teamwork, marketing, and leadership skills. Students will use various computer programs to complete the various yearbook creation tasks as well as Lifetouch’s yearbook design program. 

Future Ready: College and Career Prep

Required 10th Grade Course

0.5 Credit, semester course

Designed to prepare students for the transition from high school to adulthood, this course focuses on career exploration and post-secondary planning. Students will assess interests and strengths, explore a wide range of career fields, and learn how education and training connect to future goals. Instruction includes college and program research, application timelines, workplace readiness skills, and personal planning tools that support informed decision-making.