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School of Business/Human Services
Vice Principal: Matthew Toews
Business ServicesThe School of Business offers an exciting and interactive educational opportunity that prepares students for further study in the areas of Business and Finance; Information Technology; Marketing, Sales, and Services; and Educational Services. The technology-intensive classes in the School of Business provide plenty of opportunities for hands-on instruction from highly qualified and professional faculty. Technology experiences for students include use of both Windows and Apple operating systems using the most current and popular computer software available.A major emphasis of the school is to help students to make a connection between their high school education and career goals. In addition to offering a course of study that satisfies State content standards and graduation requirements, students can take advantage of internships, work experience, job shadowing skills training, and career exploration.
SPECIAL FEATURES
FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)This club boasts over 10,000 members statewide and is one of the fastest-growing in California. Madera South High School membership is 55-200 students per year. Club members make friends and compete in business-related skills applications against other high schools at regional, state and national competitions. They also participate in civic and community activities.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS (MENTORS)Partners from local businesses regularly visit classrooms to assist us in creating an environment that closely simulates workplace behavior and performance expectations. These partners also provide students with performance incentives and workplace experiences that give students accurate information to use when making life choices.
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCTION (CTE) COURSESStudents can take full advantage of an integrated curriculum that allows academic study combined with CTE applications. We are constantly upgrading our technology to reflect industry standards, train students for the business environment of today and tomorrow. Career-oriented courses include:
STUDENT RECOGNITION/OPPORTUNITIESIt is our privilege to provide arenas in which our students can be honored for their hard work and achievement:
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A School of Business Student of the Month receives a plaque from the school
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Students have the chance to showcase their skills through competition sponsored by FBLA and Career Skills Challenge.
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Students have the opportunity to attend career days at regional colleges and participate in field trips to career related businesses and colleges.
CAREER READINESSSpecialized course units as well as co-curricular seminars equip students for the business world by teaching them how to complete applications, create resumes, and conduct themselves during job interviews.
Some of the careers this school prepares students for includeGraphic Artist Webpage Design Network Administrator Office Manager Small Business Owner Entrepreneur Marketing Accountant Computer Programmer Financial-Analyst Stockbroker Advertising Business Management Business Law Sales
FBLA competitions that can assist in the pursuit of career opportunities:
Webpage Design Accounting Intro to Business Business Math Keyboarding Business Law Desktop Publishing Entrepreneurship Job Seeking Production Typing Public Speaking Stock Investment Human ServicesThe school of Human Services offers an exciting and interactive eduational opportunity that prepares students for further study in the area of Educational Services; Food/Housing Careers; and Protective Services. The technology-intensive classes in the provide plenty of opportunitites for hands-on instruction from hightly qualified and professional faculty. Students are prepared to enter the workforce directly out of high school, or for continuingtheir education at trade or technical schools, or at two-year and four-year colleges.
A major ephasis of the school is to help sutdnets make a connection between their high school educaiton and career goals. In addition to offering a curse of study that satisfies Stre Content Standards and Graduatin Requirements, students can take advantage of internships, work experience, job shadowing, skills traing, and career exploration.
SPECIAL FEATURES
FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AERICA (FHA)
HOME ECONOMICS RELATED OCCUPATIONS (HERO)FHA-HERO is a co-curricular student organization for California's Home Economics Careers and Technology programs. FHA-HERO offers leadership, citizenship, career development and recognition opportunitites for students. FHA-HERO extends the classroom content into a student-led organization that enhances member's skills through inficidual and group activities.
TEACHERS OF TOMORROW (TOT)This is a club for students who are interested in pursuing a career in education. Trips, eduational related speakers, college visits, and other experiences ar planned by the club members.BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS (MENTORS)Partners from local businesses regularly visit classrooms to assist us in creating a environment that closely simulates workplace behavior and performance expectations. These partners also provide students with performance incentives and workplace experiences that give students accurate information to use when making life choices.TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATIONA fully-equipped computer lab and updated classroom technology with the latest software keeps students on the leading edge of technical applications in the career areas of their choice.
STUDENT RECOGNITION OPPORTUNITIESIt is our privilege to recognized our students for their accomplishments.- A School of Business/Human Services Student of the Month plaque
- Students attend career days at regional colleges and participate in field trips to
caree related businesses and colleges.
Some of the careers this school prepares students for includeTeacher Psychologist Law Enforcement Housing School Counselor Cook/Chef Social Worker Cosmetologist Military Child Development Nutritionist Correctional Officer Caterer Interior Design
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