Business and Entrepreneurship Progression

These elective courses are recommended to students with interest or opportunities to participate in business, young entrepreneurs and/or financial systems. These courses will help student prepare and excel in the Business Technology Academy at J.W. Mitchell High School.

Teacher: Mr. Macchiarola

6th Grade Courses

Orientation to Career Cluster 8000400Z: (Semester)

In this class, students explore different Career Clusters and learn how their interests connect to real careers. Students develop important workplace skills and start creating a foundation for future academic and career planning.

7th Grade Courses

Computer Applications in Business 1 8200520Z : (Semester)

Students will learn introductory keyboarding, introductory word processing, introductory electronic presentation, introductory computer hardware, introductory Internet, and soft skills for business applications. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices. This class is a prerequisite to Digital Information Technology class.

8th Grade Courses

Introduction to Business Administration 8370350Z (Semester)

Students will learn entrepreneurship skills for starting and supporting their own business. Students will also learn to interview, complete resumes, accounting, marketing, and business computer skills.