Academy of Business & Government

Academy Objectives	Prepares students to understand the importance of public service and prepares them to work in a diverse array of jobs found in local, state, and federal government. The pathways within the academy provide the knowledge and skills to focus on protecting the country, representing interests abroad, or passing and enforcing laws.
Academy Description	The Business and Government Academy highlights organizational and leadership skills to prepare students to plan, direct, and evaluate operations to run a successful business or work in a government agency.

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Academy of Business & Government Pathways

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Business Management & Administration

Pathway Objectives	Students examine the foundations of the American legal system and learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens and businesses. Students gain knowledge and skills by exploring economic and social concepts related to laws governing business and individuals. 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. Students gain an understanding of contracts, consumer protection, criminal law, tort law, international law, family/domestic law, employment law, cyber law, careers in the legal profession, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision making.
Pathway Description	The Business Management & Administration pathway allows students to gain the knowledge and skills of economic and social concepts related to laws governing business and individuals.

Pathway Objectives

Students examine the foundations of the American legal system and learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens and businesses.
Students gain knowledge and skills by exploring economic and social concepts related to laws governing business and individuals.
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.
Students gain an understanding of contracts, consumer protection, criminal law, tort law, international law, family/domestic law, employment law, cyber law, careers in the legal profession, project management, problem solving, and ethical decision making.

Pathway Description

The Business Management & Administration pathway allows students to gain the knowledge and skills of economic and social concepts related to laws governing business and individuals.

Required elective MUST start in 9th grade

	9th	10th	11th	12th
Required Elective	Computer Information Systems I	Computer Information Systems II	Business Law	Business Management
*Optional Electives		Accounting I	Accounting II
			Accounting I	Accounting II
			Graphic Design and Multimedia I	Advanced Graphic Design and Multimedia II
		Graphic Design and Multimedia I	Advanced Graphic Design and Multimedia II

Finance

Pathway Objectives	Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the U.S. economy is interconnected with the global economy. Students learn how to navigate financial decision making and to make informed decisions relating to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing postsecondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently. Students also learn the importance of investing in themselves to gain valuable knowledge and skills. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success.
Pathway Description	The Finance pathway provides students with the opportunity to develop financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles that provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success in financial planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

Pathway Objectives

Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the U.S. economy is interconnected with the global economy.
Students learn how to navigate financial decision making and to make informed decisions relating to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing postsecondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently.
Students also learn the importance of investing in themselves to gain valuable knowledge and skills. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success.

Pathway Description

The Finance pathway provides students with the opportunity to develop financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles that provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success in financial planning, services for financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.

	9th	10th	11th	12th
Required Elective			Accounting I	Accounting II
*Optional Elective		Introduction to Financial Services	Economics and Personal Finance	Introduction to Business and International Finance
Core English	English 9 Honors English 9	English 10 Honors English 10	English 11: Survey of American Literature Honors English 11: Survey of American Literature AP English Language and Composition Dual Enrollment College Composition 11	English 12: British and World Literature Honors English 12 Dual Enrollment College Composition 12 Dual Enrollment Survey of World Literature AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition
Core Mathematics	Algebra I Geometry Algebra II	Geometry Algebra II AP Precalculus	Algebra II Data Science AP Statistics Probability and Statistics	Data Science AP Statistics Probability and Statistics
Core Social Studies	World History and Geography Part I Honors World History and Geography Part I	World History and Geography Part II World History and Geography Part II	Virginia and U.S. History	Virginia and U.S. Government Honors Virginia and U.S. Government - We the People AP United States Government and Politics AP Comparative Government
Core Science	Biology Honors Biology Environmental Science	Earth Science* Chemistry Physics	Biology II: Ecology* AP Chemistry	AP Biology*
Health and PE	Health and PE 9	Health and PE 10
Optional :	World Languages (for Advanced Diploma): three consecutive years of one language or two consecutive years of two languages.	World Languages (for Advanced Diploma): three consecutive years of one language or two consecutive years of two languages.	World Languages (for Advanced Diploma): three consecutive years of one language or two consecutive years of two languages.	World Languages (for Advanced Diploma): three consecutive years of one language or two consecutive years of two languages.

Government & Public Administration

Pathway Objectives	Students gain an understanding of the Army JROTC program, the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, the principal components of leadership, and the foundational elements needed for academic and career success. Students receive instruction in U.S. and military history, discipline, personal wellness, physical fitness, career education, and workplace readiness skills. Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear and personal appearance guidelines are established and reinforced in the classroom, drill, and military ceremonies
Pathway Description	The Government & Public Administration pathway focuses on a military-themed program offered to assist students in building their capacity for citizenship, leadership, social & communications skills, geography, civics, physical fitness & wellness, and service to the community.

Pathway Objectives

Students gain an understanding of the Army JROTC program, the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, the principal components of leadership, and the foundational elements needed for academic and career success.
Students receive instruction in U.S. and military history, discipline, personal wellness, physical fitness, career education, and workplace readiness skills.
Military customs and courtesies, proper uniform wear and personal appearance guidelines are established and reinforced in the classroom, drill, and military ceremonies

Pathway Description

The Government & Public Administration pathway focuses on a military-themed program offered to assist students in building their capacity for citizenship, leadership, social & communications skills, geography, civics, physical fitness & wellness, and service to the community.

Required elective MUST start in 9th grade

	9th	10th	11th	12th
Required Elective	Army JROTC 1	Army JROTC II	Army JROTC III	Army JROTC IV
		Army JROTC 1	Army JROTC II	Army JROTC III
*Optional Electives	Computer Information Systems I	Computer Informations Systems II
	Engineering Explorations	Engineering Analysis-Robotics
			Aerospace I	Aerospace II

Hospitality & Tourism

Pathway Objectives	Students gain a foundational understanding of the food service industry and opportunities to build technical skills in food preparation and service. Students examine basic rules of kitchen safety and sanitation, of purchasing and receiving, and of fundamental nutrition. Students will be able to plan and execute an event, establish a sports, entertainment, or recreation marketing product/business, and develop a career plan. Students develop a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and theories as they relate to the sports and entertainment industries. Students will investigate the components of customer service, branding, product development, pricing and distribution, business structures, sales processes, digital media, sponsorships and endorsements, as well as promotion needed for sports and entertainment events.
Pathway Description	The Hospitality & Tourism pathway encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services. students with a foundational understanding of the food service industry and opportunities to build technical skills in food preparation and service. Students examine basic rules of kitchen safety and sanitation, of purchasing and receiving, and of fundamental nutrition.

Pathway Objectives

Students gain a foundational understanding of the food service industry and opportunities to build technical skills in food preparation and service.
Students examine basic rules of kitchen safety and sanitation, of purchasing and receiving, and of fundamental nutrition.
Students will be able to plan and execute an event, establish a sports, entertainment, or recreation marketing product/business, and develop a career plan.
Students develop a thorough understanding of fundamental marketing concepts and theories as they relate to the sports and entertainment industries.
Students will investigate the components of customer service, branding, product development, pricing and distribution, business structures, sales processes, digital media, sponsorships and endorsements, as well as promotion needed for sports and entertainment events.

Pathway Description

The Hospitality & Tourism pathway encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services.

students with a foundational understanding of the food service industry and opportunities to build technical skills in food preparation and service. Students examine basic rules of kitchen safety and sanitation, of purchasing and receiving, and of fundamental nutrition.

Required elective MUST start in 9th grade

	9th	10th	11th	12th
Required Elective	Marketing I	Advanced Marketing	Sports & Entertainment Marketing	Sports & Entertainment Management
	Marketing I	Hospitality and Tourism Marketing	Introduction to Culinary Arts I	Culinary Arts II
	Marketing I	Hospitality and Tourism Marketing	DE Entrepreneurship: Business Ownership and Management	DE Advanced Entrepreneurship
*Optional Electives			Entrepreneurship: Business Ownership and Management	Advanced Entrepreneurship

International and U.S. Studies

	Grade 9	Grade 10	Grade 11	Grade 12
Social Studies Core Course	World History I or Honors World History I	World History II or Honors World History II or AP Modern World History	US/VA History, DE US History, or AP US History	US/VA Government, AP Comparative Government or AP US Government
Possible Electives	AP Human Geography African American Studies or AP African American Studies Global Majority Studies Social Justice

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Social Studies Core Course

World History I or Honors World History I

World History II or Honors World History II or

AP Modern World History

US/VA History, DE US History, or AP US History

US/VA Government, AP Comparative Government or AP US Government

Possible Electives

AP Human Geography

African American Studies or AP African American Studies

Global Majority Studies

Social Justice

Marketing

Pathway Objectives	Students gain knowledge of marketing as it relates to the fashion industry. From brick-and-mortar retail establishments to online retail and social media marketing. Students will explore aspects such as trends, technology, the buying process, visual merchandising, the nature and history of fashion and fashion designers, and the global impact of the fashion industry on the economy. Students will be exposed to all aspects of marketing and management, including branding, digital marketing, promotion, communication, and career opportunities in marketing.
Pathway Description	The Marketing pathway prepares students to conduct the critical business functions associated with planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives using market analysis, consumer behavior, strategic planning, operations, and management concepts.

Pathway Objectives

Students gain knowledge of marketing as it relates to the fashion industry. From brick-and-mortar retail establishments to online retail and social media marketing.
Students will explore aspects such as trends, technology, the buying process, visual merchandising, the nature and history of fashion and fashion designers, and the global impact of the fashion industry on the economy.
Students will be exposed to all aspects of marketing and management, including branding, digital marketing, promotion, communication, and career opportunities in marketing.

Pathway Description

The Marketing pathway prepares students to conduct the critical business functions associated with planning, managing, and performing marketing activities to reach organizational objectives using market analysis, consumer behavior, strategic planning, operations, and management concepts.

Required elective MUST start in 9th grade

	9th	10th	11th	12th
Required Elective	Marketing I	Advanced Marketing II	DE Entrepreneurship: Business Ownership and Management	DE Advanced Entrepreneurship
			Entrepreneurship: Business Ownership and Management	Advanced Entrepreneurship
		Fashion Marketing I	Advanced Fashion Marketing II	Introduction to Fashion Careers
	Fashion Marketing I	Advanced Fashion Marketing II	Introduction to Fashion Careers

World Languages

	International Studies	World Languages
Required	Advanced Diploma: Three consecutive years of one World Language (e.g.Spanish 1, 2, 3) or Two consecutive years of two World Languages (e.g., Chinese 1&2 and French 1&2)	Advanced Diploma: Three consecutive years of one World Language (e.g.Spanish 1, 2, 3) or Two consecutive years of two World Languages (e.g., Chinese 1&2 and French 1&2)
Optional but recommended	Standard Diploma: Two consecutive years of one language Seal of Biliteracy World Language Credit by Exam	Standard Diploma: Two consecutive years of one language Seal of Biliteracy World Language Credit by Exam
Recommended Languages	Chinese, French, German, Spanish Other languages acquired via World Language Credit by Exam More than one World Language	Chinese, French, German, Latin, Spanish Other language credits earned via World Language Credit by Exam More than one World Language
Sequence (depending in which grade high school credits are earned (middle school, high school)	For examples of sequences and options, please see the Program of Studies.	For examples of sequences and options, please see the Program of Studies.

World Language Course High School (this is dependent on the students prior knowledge of the language and course history)

Grade 9	Grade 10	Additional Course Offerings Grades 11-12
American Sign Language 1, 2	American Sign Language 1, 2	American Sign Language 1, 2
Chinese 1, 2, 3	Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors	Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors, AP Chinese, Chinese Advanced Topics
French 1, 2, 3	French 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors	(12th Grade) French 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors, AP French,Advanced Topics (12th grade)
German 1, 2, 3	German 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors	German 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors, AP German, Advanced Topics (12th Grade)
Spanish 1, 2, 3	Spanish 1, 2 3, 4 Honors	Spanish 1, 2 3, 4 Honors, AP Language and Culture, AP Literature and Culture
Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1, 2, 3 Dual Language Art 4 Honors	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors (regular Spanish) AP Spanish Language and Culture	Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1, 2, 3, 4 Honors (regular Spanish) AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Literature and Culture

For additional details, please see the Program of Studies pp. 31–33.

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