High School of Business
“In history class the teacher tells us what to do. In Leadership we tell Ms. Nockengost what we’re planning to do.” --Tim Ellison, Grade 9, Ellet High School CHALLENGE students with real problems, and the will deliver.BELIEVE in them, and they will begin to believe in themselves.ENGAGE them with rigorous projects, and they will SHINE. Did you know that more high school grads major in business than any other college major? Through High School of Business™, students work to solve real business projects and problems, much as they will in college and at work. Its challenging work, but the hands-on creativity required to complete the projects makes it fun, too. How does it work? Browse through this website to learn more about the program's key components, including rigorous, standards-based curriculum, high-level professional development, and a local steering team strategy. Then contact us for more information about how your high school can put this rigorous program in place. High School of Business™ Informational VideoCreated by High School of Business student Trevor Hyssong, Centennial High, Franklin, Tennessee. News & UpdatesBusiness degrees land jobs in tough economy. A survey of human resources professionals cites business administration-related majors as three of six degrees most likely to land jobs this year. Read more about the study conducted by corporate consulting firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas. High School of Business students teach others financial skills. Students at Memorial High School in St. Marys, Ohio, not only learn how to reach financial goals, they use critical thinking skills to teach the subject. Read more about the workshops teacher Megan Tobe's 9th graders held for 8th graders. High School of Business Students Excel in FBLA Competition Says teacher Rudy Sumpter: “Two High School of Business™ 9th Graders are FBLA national finalists! I have never had such young students place like this and I've been in FBLA for 9 years. I believe this is a credit to the High School of Business™ curriculum.” High School of Business™ schools featured in ACTE’s Techniques Magazine High School of Business students take 1st Place in Colorado competition. Three Monarch High School students have placed first in their state in the H&R Block Dollars & Sense Challenge. Read more. Nebraska High School joins High School of Business. This Plattsmouth (NE) Journal (3/10, Hardin) report explains how and why Plattsmouth High School joined the program and the excitement it is generating. High School of Business featured in Techniques magazine Be sure to check out the HSB feature article in Techniques, the magazine of the Association of Career and Technical Education Association (ACTE) (http://tiny.cc/article937). The article profiles the program from various vantage points: administrators, teachers, and students are all quoted. Thanks to Monarch High School (CO), Ellet High School (OH), and Ft. Osage CTC & Ft. Osage High School (MO) for contributing. Weighted Scoring for High School of Business Courses at Lake Travis High Juniors and seniors at Lake Travis High in Austin, Texas, will now receive weighted (honors) scoring for their participation in HSB. Administrators at the school reviewed the curriculum and judged its rigor to be worthy of honors scoring. Congratulations! Johnson & Wales University and Monarch High Ink Plan for College Credit Students at Monarch High in Louisville, Colorado, now have the opportunity to earn college credit for successful completion of the HSB Principles of Marketing course. About High School of BusinessOur purpose? Prepare high school students to excel in college business administration programs. | |||||||
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High School of Business
