Business Academy

Mission Statement:

The Business Academy's primary mission is to prepare students for business occupations. Business Education focuses on those aspects of a business that affect every member of society, as well as preparing individuals with the appropriate work skills needed to be employed. This preparation places emphasis on the opportunity to operate their own business or to work in our local community in a variety of business functions.

Purpose:

The Business Academy’s purpose is to prepare students for college, careers, and life. It provides an opportunity for career preparation through a rigorous curriculum, exploration of career interests and strengths, making a commitment to future learning, and high academic and professional standards.

**All universities have a core group of classes that are required before one can apply to be accepted into the school of business. These include Management, Marketing, Business Law, Accounting, Business Finance, and Computer Applications. It is just as important to get a good business foundation as it is to get a good academic foundation.

Admission:

Students apply for admission to the Business Academy during their freshman or sophomore years.

The application process includes:

• Submitting a completed application with current transcript, including personal statements from both students and their parents/guardians.

• Submitting two reference forms completed by a teacher and community member.

• Participating in an orientation session with a business teacher.

• Exhibiting a positive attitude and genuine interest in a business career.

• Grade point average is not a condition of acceptance

Structure:

Academy students choose a career pathway:

Employment - Technical College - College/University

Students must successfully complete the following requirements:

• Complete 6 Business courses

• Job Shadowing

• Guest speakers, field trips, seminars

• Community Service

• Co-Curricular activities or part-time job

• Professionalism and leadership

Benefits:

• Personal and Career Development

• Students have opportunities not normally found in the classroom.

• Develop an on-going career plan

• Participate in networking, required business courses, optional college credit, possible internships, and part-time jobs to name a few.

• Students can join DECA, participate in the Finance Bowl, and learn from professionals through Junior Achievement and local companies.

• Receive special recognition at the Neenah High School Commencement program.