A Successful Year of Planning As the Viera High School AOF graduates from their Year of

Planning to full NAF affiliation, team members including business partners, parents, teachers and students will share their story with those considering joining the NAF network.

Wednesday, July 9, 11:15-12:30

A Successful Year of Planning

Academy of Business and Finance

Viera High SchoolBrevard CountyViera, Florida

Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Told by the stakeholders

Everybody has a role to achieve the goal!Everybody has a role to achieve the goal!

The Stakeholders– Director– Teachers– Business and Community Partners– Administration (District/School)– Students and Alumni– Parents– Counselors

(Head Coach)

(Coordinators)

(Boosters)

(Lineman)

(Players)

(Fans)

(Cheerleaders)

Director (Head Coach)

Works closely with Advisory Board Liaison between teacher team and the rest Collect data and document experience Be proactive and concise when seeking

support from stakeholders Keeps eye on the prize Student advocate

The Goal of our program is that every student will graduate from high school prepared to enter and be successful in the workplace, career education, and/or postsecondary degree opportunities.

The Academy Vision is to develop communications and soft skills witnessed in the business world while maintaining high academic achievement through the use of interdisciplinary instruction, paid internships, professional workshops, and fieldtrips.

Eye on the Prize (developed by our students)

Keepin’ it Real

Paperwork Emails Balancing the industrial world with the

education world Teenagers will not follow your agenda, EVER

– Opportunity for empowerment Be flexible and ask for help – we’re a team

– Internships, recruitment, economy… OH MY!!!

Teacher Team (Coordinators)

Meet with director often to sharpen “game plan” Meet to discuss important goals, strategies,

and discipline Interdisciplinary curriculum (Insert scream)

– Student empowerment Integrate and embrace team members’

strengths for maximum performance Student advocate

“Ms. Tomarchio has a unique way of running her classroom because she maintains a business-like environment. Although her classroom is much like a business office, it still has a fun and productive learning atmosphere.”

“Ms. Kingsley’s classroom is more laidback with an easy and inviting learning environment. She keeps every student involved in whatever the day’s activities might be by being an active participant in the classroom activities.”

“Mr. Draves’ class has an orderly routine, but is very hands-on. In his Economics class, he has what he calls “Market Day” where the students have to sell goods for “Hawk dollars.” This event gives the students an opportunity to experience economics at a whole new level.”

Teachers: written by the students

Preparing students for college, work and civic engagement…

Interdisciplinary projects Résumé writing Scholarship search and applications College essays and applications Team work Volunteer Projects Fundraising

Sophomore Year– Flying out of the Nest, career advisement tools, create a

high school plan, 100 Years Business Research Project, Drama Dept. Marketing Agent (Concessions)

Junior Year– Flying out of the Nest, College Admissions Essays,

Resumés, Cover Letters, Interview Techniques, Scholarship/Financial Aid Research, Drama Dept. Marketing Agent (Ticket Sales)

Senior Year– Flying out of the Nest, Capstone Project: Life After High

School, Stock Market Project, Trip to NY Stock Exchange, Drama Dept. Marketing Agent (Marketing/Advertisement)

Interdisciplinary Projects

Keepin’ it Real

You will have these students for 3 years– Classroom management becomes an interesting

dynamic Meet often, if not daily with team Don’t let kids play Mommy vs. Daddy

– One voice, One team– Document

Be fair and consistent Open up your world to other professionals

Business and Community Partners(Boosters)

Responsible for : Bring real world perspective to advisory board Recruit other new business and community

partners– Advisory board, volunteers, speakers, job shadowing,

internships Identify career-oriented goals and outcomes Advocate for students

Preparing students for college, work and civic engagement…

Workforce seminars Career Shadowing Internships Teamwork Volunteer Projects Fundraising

Our Magnificent Business Partners

Melbourne-Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce Deborah Ballard – Liaison

Advisory Board Members Kinberg and Associates BB&T Bank Berman, Hopkins, Wright & Laham CPA Boyd and Marks, LLC Brevard Community College Brevard County Parks and Recreation Brevard Workforce Development Brevard Zoo Community Educator Credit Union

Dean Mead Hoyman Dobson CPA RBC Centura Bank Regions Bank SeaCoast National

Bank Smith Barney The Viera Company Wesche Jewelers

Keepin’ it Real

Promote the students’ goals, vision, and mission for their academy– Provide a concise definition to recruit other partners

Understand that all stakeholders need to have a WIN

Support your future employees/ colleagues All stakeholders want the program to be

successful and sustainable

Administration (School/District)(Lineman)

If done correctly, nobody notices If done incorrectly, first to get blamed Provides time and space for academy

planning and meetings Support the program within the school Student advocate

Viera High School Academy of Business and Finance

Full Enrollment - 2008-2009Class count: 24 per section

Per Business English Social Studies

1 9th Grade Pre Academy, Financial Computing

Departmental Planning

Off Team

2 Financial Planning(Juniors)

Academy English IV Honors (Seniors)

Academy US History(Sophomores)

3 Financial Accounting(Seniors)

Academy English II Honors (Sophomores)

Academy Am Government Honors / Economics Honors (Juniors)

4 Financial Operations(Sophomores)

Academy English III Honors (Juniors)

Academy Psychology and Sociology (Seniors)

5 Common Planning Common Planning Common Planning

6 Planning Off Team Off Team

7 Planning (Director) Off Team Departmental Planning

Meeting state, district, and school outcomes

All subjects follow state objectivesUse of state approved textbooksUnited reinforcement of state testing

criteriaCollegiate partnership Staff development

District and School Resources

School Site Personnel – 3 faculty team, guidance and administrative support

Academy Director planning time- Common team planning

District Support Academy Liaison: Erika McLaren Technology – 21st Century Classrooms; new

equipment in all classrooms; computer, video, sound, projection and portable computer lab (SUCCEED grant)

Keepin’ it Real

Struggle when comparing while supporting other programs– AP, Dual Enrollment, other academies/programs– There is a place for everyone

Hiring and retention of compatible team members Allowing the teachers to “coordinate” while

keeping the “fans” coming back for more Small learning communities really do work!

Students/Alumni (Players)

Develop Academy goals, vision, and mission Create a “game plan” for achieving individual

and group goals Develop traditions and encourage innovation Market the program and recruit the “players” Empower to become their own student

advocate

Key skills/habits of mind to develop

Soft skills – Handshakes, professional presence, business attire,

etiquette, and interpersonal skills

Confidence– Comfortable in a variety of settings

Core skills– Ethical awareness and integrity – Communication – written expression and oral presentation– Historical contextual knowledge

Technical Skills– Computer skills, networking skills, and file management

Preparing students for asuccessful business career

What WE Learn…

-Business hard/soft skills

-Business ethics-Professional dress

- And more!!

What’s It All About?

Student comments (Survey of Sophomore and Junior classes)

Reasons for joining? – Sounded like a worthwhile experience (5)– Interested in a future business career (2)– Thought it would look good on my resume (2)– Not sure what I want to do but everything needs

business skills (2)– To challenge myself (5)– Wanted to succeed in a good business (4)– To learn more about the world of work (9)– A little head start on life (3)– I loved the teachers (4)– I would have more opportunities (5)– I wanted to get into college in Business

Administration (2)

Keepin’ it Real

The Academy is a family; and everything that comes with it.

We don’t have the same problems other students have when it comes to being overloaded with work.

It helps having 3 teachers who will look out for you.

Parents (Fans)

Helps develop student recruitment Fundraising Support your team, means the world to

the players Student advocate

In their words

“The overall accomplishments and the appearance of the students (all dressed very appropriately) was very impressive. Since I handle the hiring of the majority of our personnel … it was a real pleasure to see how nicely the students spoke and appeared for this presentation. You and your staff canvery proud of that.” -Parent

Keepin’ it Real

“I would stress to future parents that this Academy helps strengthen their academic attitude, as well as their emotional attitudes about their world and their future.  They will truly be better prepared in the real world for having seen the "behind the scenes" of every day life in the workplace.” – Christine Prater

Parent

Keepin’ it Real

“The Academy helps these students to learn to believe in themselves wherein perhaps just taking the regular course of high school classes might be missed or overshadowed.  There is more emphasis on developing EACH student, rather than a class as a whole. “– Christine Prater

Parent

Counselors (Cheerleaders)

Biggest supporter on game day and recruitment time

Keeps an eye out for new players Knows the direction of the program and

supports its goals Take leading role in developing student

schedules Student advocate

Keepin’ it Real

Understanding the program and its mission Don’t be afraid to ask questions to other

stakeholders You are a recruiter as well as a cheerleader

RIGOR:– Honors level classes, interdisciplinary projects, leadership

opportunities, accountability, high expectations, informed family and community

RELEVANCE:– Frequent interfacing with local community and business

leaders, Chamber of Commerce programs and support, recruiting based on student interest

RELATIONSHIPS:– One team of teachers, pure grade level classes, teacher to

peer and peer to peer support, nurturing and mentoring environment, involvement of family and community, eventual alumni support

Hey Dr. Daggett

Review

Start with end product in mind Keep student interests first Involve stakeholders Know your role