John A. Ferguson Sr. Career Academies. So what is an Academy anyway? Academies are small learning communities within a school that draw on the interests

John A. Ferguson Sr.John A. Ferguson Sr.Career AcademiesCareer Academies

So what is an Academy anyway?So what is an Academy anyway?

Academies are small learning communities within a school that Academies are small learning communities within a school that draw on the interests of students in learning about a particular field draw on the interests of students in learning about a particular field of study. of study.

Academies help prepare students for their post-secondary Academies help prepare students for their post-secondary education and careers through academic learning and hands-on education and careers through academic learning and hands-on work experiences within a theme-based, contextualized curriculum.work experiences within a theme-based, contextualized curriculum.

Through participating in Academies, students are exposed to Through participating in Academies, students are exposed to broad career opportunities and experiences in the work force that broad career opportunities and experiences in the work force that enable them to make sound choices for their academic and enable them to make sound choices for their academic and professional careers. professional careers.

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Design & Architecture Design & Architecture Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology Information Technology International Baccalaureate International Baccalaureate International Business & Finance International Business & Finance Medical - Biomedical Medical - Biomedical

What is the difference between an What is the difference between an Academy and a Strand?Academy and a Strand?

Strands are like Majors that Strands are like Majors that exist in under each Academy. exist in under each Academy. Academies are like Academies are like departments that contain a departments that contain a number of strands related to number of strands related to different areas of study. different areas of study.

Students choose a strand Students choose a strand

based on their career interests.based on their career interests.

For example, a student who For example, a student who was interested in studying Law was interested in studying Law would choose the Legal strand would choose the Legal strand under the International under the International Business & Finance Academy.Business & Finance Academy.

International Business & Finance Academy

Banking and Finance Strand

Entrepreneurship Strand

Legal Strand

The Four Year Academy PlanThe Four Year Academy PlanGrade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

English I English II English III English IV

Algebra I/Geometry

Geometry/Algebra II

Algebra II/Statistics/

Pre-Calculus

Statistics/Pre-Calculus/Calculus/ or

Math Elective

Earth/Space Science/Biology

Biology/Chemistry

Chemistry/Physics/AP Biology/

AP Chemistry/Anatomy

Physics/AP Physics/AP Biology/

AP Chemistry/Anatomy

World History Personal Fitness American History US Government/Economics

Leadership Elective Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Team Sports Electives Electives Electives

(Academy) Electives

(Academy) Electives

(Academy) Electives

(Academy) Electives

Academy Electives

Academy Electives

Academy Electives

Academy Electives

Things to Consider WhenThings to Consider WhenChoosing an AcademyChoosing an Academy

Students must complete a minimum four year sequence Students must complete a minimum four year sequence in at least one strand in order to be considered for an in at least one strand in order to be considered for an Academy Diploma.Academy Diploma.

Students are not allowed to change their Academies / Students are not allowed to change their Academies / Strand once they have selected their first Academy Strand once they have selected their first Academy class.class.

Students may complete more than one strand from the Students may complete more than one strand from the same or different Academy(s) if their schedules permit same or different Academy(s) if their schedules permit and they remain in good academic standing.and they remain in good academic standing.

Academies and StrandsAcademies and Strands

A Detailed OverviewA Detailed Overview

Academy of Academy of

International Business & International Business & Finance StrandsFinance Strands

International Business & Finance International Business & Finance Four Year PlanFour Year Plan

Academy Academy StrandsStrands

Grade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10 Grade 11Grade 11 Grade 12Grade 12

International International BusinessBusiness

Computing for College & Computing for College & CareersCareers

Accounting Application 1Accounting Application 1 International Business International Business SystemsSystems

International Law & International Law & FinanceFinance

Banking Finance/ Banking Finance/ Account OperationsAccount Operations


Accounting Application 1Accounting Application 1 Accounting Applications 2Accounting Applications 2 Accounting Applications 3Accounting Applications 3

Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Business Business Supervision & Supervision & ManagementManagement


Business Entrepreneurial Business Entrepreneurial PrinciplesPrinciples

Legal Aspects of Legal Aspects of BusinessBusiness

Business Supervision 1Business Supervision 1

LegalLegal Computing for College & Computing for College & CareersCareers

Administrative Office Administrative Office Technology 1Technology 1

Business Software Business Software Applications 1Applications 1

Legal Aspects of Legal Aspects of BusinessBusiness

Customer Customer Assistance Assistance Technology Technology Insurance & Real Insurance & Real Estate ServicesEstate Services


Customer Assistance 1Customer Assistance 1 Customer Assistance 2Customer Assistance 2 Insurance or Real Estate Insurance or Real Estate ServicesServices

Banking Finance/Accounting Operations

Accounting Applications 1This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required.

Accounting Applications 2This course is designed to continue the study of accounting principles. The content includes voucher systems, cash receipts, petty cash, payroll records and internal control systems. The use of computers is required.

Accounting Applications 3 HonorsThis course continues the study of accounting principles and applies those principles to various entities. The content includes methods for determining the cost of merchandise inventory, general ledger account analysis, and the aging process. The use of computers is required.

Academy of International Business & FinanceAcademy of International Business & Finance

Customer Assistance technology/Insurance & Real Estate Services

Computing for College and Careers

Customer Assistance 1 This course is designed to build upon the

experiences and content of the business technology education core (Business Systems and Technology 1 and 2) so that a fundamental core of knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for today's business environment is established.

Customer Assistance 2 This course is designed to build upon

experiences and content of Customer Assistance 1. Emphasis is placed on developing supervisory skills for customer care specialist positions.

Insurance and Real Estate Services The Insurance strand is designed to provide

students with the basic knowledge and application of insurance product and service technology The Real Estate strand is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of the real estate market and the importance of self-marketing.


Entrepreneurship Business Supervision & Management


Business and Entrepreneurship Principles HonorsThis course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles.

Legal Aspects of Business HonorsThis course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.

Business SupervisionThis course continues the study of business supervisory functions. Students are required to perform higher level thinking and decision making and the use technology as a resource to efficiently perform communications activities. The use of computers is required.


International Business


Accounting Applications 1This course emphasizes double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. The use of computers is required.

International Business SystemsThis course is designed to prepare students to live and work in a global economy. Students develop an understanding of business principles, management styles, economics, and customs which affect business systems in the international environment.

International Finance and Law HonorsThis course is designed to introduce students to the laws and regulations governing international trade including knowledge of import-export activities, banking, treaties, and currency exchange rates.


Legal


Business and Entrepreneurship Principles HonorsThis course is designed to provide an introduction to business organization, management, and entrepreneurial principles. Topics include communication skills, various forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisor/management skills, leadership skills, human resources management activities, business ethics, and cultural diversity.

Legal Aspects of Business HonorsThis course is designed to provide an introduction to the legal aspects of business. Topics include business law concepts, forms of business ownership, insurance awareness governmental regulations, management functions, human resources management issues, and career development. The use of computers is an integral part of this program.

Business SupervisionThis course continues the study of business supervisory functions.

Academy of International Business & FinanceAcademy of International Business & Financerequired electives

Systems and Legal Concepts/Court ProceduresThis course provides an introductory examination of our criminal and civil justice systems. Students will identify the need for law and the basis for our legal systems.

Comprehensive Law StudiesThis course provides an in-depth approach to the workings of our criminal and civil justice systems. Students apply conceptual learnings to simulated and real life problems and case studies.

Forensic ScienceThe purpose of this course is to provide exploratory experiences and laboratory and real life applications in the biological sciences.

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John A. Ferguson Sr. Career Academies. So what is an Academy anyway? Academies are small learning communities within a school that draw on the interests