ACADEMIES OF HAMPTON

Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Entrepreneurial and marketing professionals work in all businesses and industries in careers ranging from product development and marketing to starting a new business. Entrepreneurs are innovators of ideas, goods and services, and business practices. Marketers identify the goods and services consumers desire as well as market goods and services provided by businesses. Entrepreneurship and marketing pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs create opportunities for students to explore the basics of business ownership and practice the fundamental concepts of developing a business plan while engaged in technology, marketing, accounting, communication, and business management experiences.

Career opportunities:

advertising sales agent
insurance sales agent
human resources assistant
economist
marketing researcher
business consultant
not-for-profit fundraiser
recruiter
business reporter
merchandising specialist
communication manager
business owner

PATH SEQUENCE

10th Marketing I

MARKETING (8120)
Students may earn 2 credits with work experience completion
• Industry certific tion testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified c edit when student passes industry test
• Study the functions in the marketing of goods and services
• Develop the competencies for successful marketing employment
• Develop social and economic competencies in conjunction with marketing competencies
• Combine classroom instruction and a minimum of 396 hours of continuous, supervised on-the-job training when participating in cooperative education

11th Entrepreneurship

ENTREPRENEURSHIP (9093)
• This course introduces students to the exciting world of creating, owning, and launching their own business
• Learn concepts and techniques for planning an innovative business and living the entrepreneurial lifestyle

12th Accounting

ACCOUNTING (6320)
• Learn generally accepted accounting principles and the need for standard financial p ocedures
• Learn financial management and ecords management for business and home
• Learn to use accounting software and spreadsheets
• Learn to evaluate accounting records

Senior Capstone

Coming Soon

CONTENT AREAS

English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Career and Technical Education
Visual and Performing Arts
Wellness Education

PATH SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Design, Multimedia and Web Technologies

DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES (6630)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Keyboarding Application, or Computer Information Systems
• Develop proficien y in using Adobe software to create a variety of business publications work with hardware and software to develop interactive multimedia presentations
• Design and produce web pages using HTML, and website design software
• Design and create multimedia presentations and projects

Computer Information Systems

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (6612)
• Earn industry certific tion and use for SOL verified c edit when student passes industry test
• Learn computer terminology and develop proficien y in using spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and graphics software
• Explore applications using presentation and desktop publishing software
• Learn the fundamentals of Windows and programming concepts
• Learn many areas of MS Office

Business Law

BUSINESS LAW (6131)
• Students examine the foundations of the American legal system and learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens
• Prepare for employment by making a resume and job application

Business Management

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (6135)
• Study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, the global marketplace, and human relations centered around the transportation industry
• Quality concepts, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision making are an integral part of the course
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (6136)
One semester class (1/2 credit)
• Students study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finan e, economics, communications, the global marketplace, and human relations
• Quality concepts, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision-making are an integral part of the course

TARGET CERTIFICATION

Accounting, Basic Assessment
Customer Service and Sales
Fundamental Marketing Concepts
Concepts of Entrepreneurship and Management

POSSIBLE INDUSTRY ENTRY POINTS

World Banking and Finance

Sound financial systems are the foundation for economic growth and development in neighborhoods, communities, and countries. Workers in this industry understand banking and financial industries and how financial institutions and markets function in the economy and global financial system. World banking and finance pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs focus on accounting and information systems while introducing the principles and practices of financial institutions, markets, and global financial systems.

Career opportunities:

teller
credit analyst
financial planner
wealth management manager
loan officer
bookkeeper
venture capitalist
investment banker
financial analyst
insurance agent
financial risk manager
certified public accountant
fraud analyst

PATH SEQUENCE

10th Computer Information Systems

11th Accounting

ACCOUNTING (6320)
• Learn generally accepted accounting principles and the need for standard financial procedures
• Learn financial management and ecords management for business and home
• Learn to use accounting software and spreadsheets
• Learn to evaluate accounting records

12th Accounting, Advanced

ACCOUNTING, ADVANCED (6321)
Prerequisite: Accounting
• Learn to automate and interpret payroll, inventory, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Learn management of financial ecords through business activities, partnership and corporate accounting, general ledger, and cost accounting

Engineering Studies

ENGINEERING STUDIES (8491)
Prerequisite: Engineering Explorations, Algebra I
• Work as a member of an engineering team
• Work on hands-on projects to solve engineering problems
• Use 3-D solid modeling programs, graphics, mathematics, and science to solve engineering problems

Senior Capstone

Coming Soon

CONTENT AREAS

English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Career and Technical Education
Visual and Performing Arts
Wellness Education

PATH SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Business Management

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (6135)
• Study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, the global marketplace, and human relations centered around the transportation industry
• Quality concepts, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision making are an integral part of the course
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (6136)
One semester class (1/2 credit)
• Students study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore business ownership, planning, operations, marketing, finance, economics, communications, the global marketplace, and human relations
• Quality concepts, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision-making are an integral part of the course

Advanced Computer Information Systems

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, ADVANCED (6613)
Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems
• Earn industry certific tion and use for SOL verified c edit when student passes industry test
• Evaluate software programs for features and functionality
• Create professional documents demonstrating principles of layout design and desktop publishing
• Use computer peripherals such as scanners, digital cameras, and video devices to produce multimedia presentations or interactive web pages

TARGET CERTIFICATION

Accounting, Basic Assessment
Accounting, Advanced Assessment
Business Financial Management Assessment

POSSIBLE INDUSTRY ENTRY POINTS

Information Design

Job opportunities continue to grow for web-developers, graphic designers, communications professionals, and other specialists in fields that rely on visual data. With a focus on the relationship between the presentation of information and the user experience, information design specialists use their creative skills and technical abilities to design and build user-friendly, visually pleasing graphics, communication tools, social media, and websites. Information design pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs focus on designing and creating communication tools that blend artistry, technical knowledge, business savvy, and people skills.

Career opportunities:

desktop publisher
graphic designer
app developer
user experience designer
web and information designer
photographer
multimedia artist and animator
interior designer
art director
advertising and promotions manager

PATHWAY SEQUENCE

10th IT Fundamentals or Cybersecurity Fundamentals

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS (6670)
• Use Microsoft Office applications
• Investigate careers in Information Technology
• Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot computers
• Understand network and Internet fundamentals
• Understand programming basics
• Apply basics of web page design
• Use graphics and interactive media
• Internet and Computing Core Competency (IC3) certification testing is required (pass all three)

CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS (6302)
• Course focuses on the evolving and all-pervasive technological environment with an emphasis on securing personal, organizational, and national information
• Students will be introduced to the principles of cybersecurity, explore emerging technologies, examine threats and protective measures, and investigate the diverse high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity

11th Design, Mulitmedia, and Web Technologies

12th Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies, Advanced

DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA, AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCED (6631)
Prerequisite: Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies
• Industry certific tion testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Design and produce more advanced websites using HTML, Cascading Style sheets, JavaScript, and Adobe Dreamweaver
• Design and create advanced desktop publishing projects
• Design and create advanced interactive multimedia projects

Senior Capstone

Coming Soon

CONTENT AREAS

English
Math
Science
Social Studies
Career and Technical Education
Visual and Performing Arts
Wellness Education

PATH SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Computer Graphic Design

COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (9181)
• Create art through technology and appropriate software
• Learn how technology and traditional artwork can work together to create art
• Apply the design principles to artwork created using computer graphic software
• Explore concepts of two-dimensional art and design
• Create projects emphasizing print media and real life applications in graphic art and illustration design field

Digital Media and Entertainment Arts

DIGITAL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT ARTS (9182)
• This course introduces the student to 2D and 3D digital media as they relate to the entertainment industry
• Using current technologies and industry standard software coupled with art design principles, students will sharpen their problem solving and critical thinking abilities while creating 2D and 3D digital and animation projects
• Explore the history of animation and how it has evolved over time
• Learn and create using 2D and 3D animation media principles

Programming

PROGRAMMING (6640)
• Students in the Programming course explore programming concepts, use algorithmic procedures, implement programming procedures with one or more standard languages, and master programming fundamentals
• Coding is used throughout the course
• Graphical user interfaces may be used as students design and develop interactive multimedia applications, including game programs
• Employ HTML or JavaScript to create Webpages

Computer Science Principles, AP

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES, AP (3185)
• May be used as 4th math credit for an Advanced Studies Diploma
• Programming methodology with concentration on problem solving and algorithm development
• Equivalent to a semester college course in Computer Science
• Study data structures and abstractions

TARGET CERTIFICATIONS

Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS
HTML Certificate
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS

PATHWAYS TO THE ACADEMY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION DESIGN

Entrepreneurship and Marketing

Career opportunities:

World Banking and Finance

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Information Design

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