Curriculum

Students develop the entrepreneurial mindset that leads to the generation and evaluation of ideas and customer value propositions in diverse markets using communication strategies, software applications skills, design thinking strategies, and reflective lenses.

Students use market analyses, SWOT analyses, financials (income statements, balance sheets, budget proposals), impact analyses, and the development of relationships to plan, construct, and pitch a solution to a selected, local non-profit with the goal to implement the proposed strategies in the non-profit.

Students engage in a survey of business foundations related to financials (revenue, pricing, funding, reporting), marketing (analysis and development of brand), operations (daily processes of a company), and management (mission, vision, and roles).  Students have time, space, and mentorship to develop an original product, venture, or service.

Students apply skills of management, financials, leadership, marketing, and operations to run one of two on campus, student-run businesses: Rubin Café and Eagle Outfitters.

Students launch a venture, service, or product that can result in successful entry to a market, in impacting a market, or in reflecting on the process of launching a venture, service, or product.

This elective introduces students to the basic concepts of economics.  Emphasis is placed on economic systems and decision making, competition and market structures, the role of labor and government, the role of financial institutions, the national and international economy and fundamental economic problems.

Admission to AP Micro and AP Macro Economics requires a minimum PSAT score of 1000 plus a 3-term cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.  Department approval is required for any rising sophomore.

Micro Economics gives students an understanding of economic principles that apply to individual decision-makers, both consumers and producers. The course examines the basic economic problems, the nature and function of markets, the theory of the firm, factor markets, and the role of government in promoting greater equity and efficiency in the economy.

Macro Economics introduces students to the measurement of economic performance, aggregate demand and supply, monetary and fiscal policy, and international economics. The course follows the description set forth in the Advanced Placement Course Description booklet and is intended to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Micro and Macroeconomics.

Financial Literacy is an elective course for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  Students gain information and skills essential to building behaviors and habits that lead to financial independence.  The course is organized around students “Knowing their Why,” “Maximizing Income,” “Minimizing Expenses,” “Investing the Difference,” and “Tracking their Money.”