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Williamson High School Business and Finance Academy Terrence Mixon, Principal

Williamson High School Business and Finance Academy Terrence Mixon, Principal. “RAISING EXPECTATIONS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE!”. ACADEMY CURRICULUM. Math 4 credits Language Arts 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Science 4 credits P.E. 1 credit Health ½ credit

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Williamson High School Business and Finance Academy Terrence Mixon, Principal

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  1. Williamson High School Business and Finance AcademyTerrence Mixon, Principal “RAISING EXPECTATIONS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE!”

  2. ACADEMY CURRICULUM Math 4 credits Language Arts 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Science 4 credits P.E. 1 credit Health ½ credit BTE 1 credit Fine Arts ½ credit 19 credits

  3. REQUIRED ACADEMY ELECTIVES Accounting Principles Personal Finance

  4. OTHER ACADEMY ELECTIVES STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 2 OF THE FOLLOWING: • Advanced Business Technology • Banking and Finance • Entrepreneurship • Cooperative Education More courses will be added as program grows.

  5. OTHER ELECTIVES Band Chorus Drama Dance Piano Art JROTC Psychology Current Events Fashion Design Law & Society Food & Nutrition Foreign Language African American Literature Students will be allowed to take the above electives with the regular population.

  6. Academy faculty • 1 Language Arts Teacher • Dr. Mary Davis • 1 Math Teacher • Mr. Melvin Jones/Ms. Kiki Pettaway • 1 Social Studies Teacher • Mr. Robert Simmons • 1 Science Teacher • Mrs. Sherry Miles • 2 Business Education Teachers • Mrs. MiShondia Robinson/Ms. Pamela Robertson

  7. Academy Grading • The academy will follow the same grading system as the regular population. However, once students falls below a 2.25 GPA they will be reviewed for possible transitioning back into the regular population.

  8. Business & Finance Academy The academy is a school within a school. Students who are identified as not benefitting from the Academy can be transitioned back into the regular population without bureaucracy.

  9. Academy Expectations Parents • Check progress reports • Responsible for student’s punctuality and attendance • Support classroom & school discipline policies • Provide school supplies • Ensure student is properly dressed daily • Provide guidance to ensure student’s success • Celebrate student’s successes • Attend parent meetings

  10. Academy Expectations Student • Do your best in class • Work hard • Complete and return homework • Attend school regularly • Bring needed school supplies • Obey all student conduct rules (discipline, attendance, uniforms)

  11. Website Information • williamson.mcs.schoolinsites.com • Social • Clubs & Organizations • Business & Finance Academy Please communicate with us!

  12. Academy Uniform • Boys: • Black Blazer, Prep Vest or Cardigan Sweater • White Oxford Shirt • Necktie (stripe or solid) • Khaki Pants • Black Dress Socks • Black Belt • Black Dress Shoes or Black Lace-up Shoes (no athletics)

  13. Academy uniform (cont.) • Girls: • Black Blazers or Cardigan Sweater • Khaki Straight Skirt (knee length) • Khaki Pants • White Oxford Shirt • Cross Tie (Black & Plaid) • Hosiery (optional: flesh tone only, no designs) • Black Socks • Black Dress Shoes or Lace-up (no athletics)

  14. Academy uniform (cont.) • Friday’s only • WHS polo style shirt • Spirit T-shirt

  15. Fees • $30.00 WHS registration fee • 2 WHS shirts • 1 WHS hoodie • $10.00 Business & Finance Academy

  16. MISSION STATEMENT “The Academy of Business and Finance of Williamson High School will produce graduates who are prepared to enter any post secondary educational institution while also preparing them to move directly into the workforce. We as the faculty and staff will accomplish this by ensuring that all students are challenged in an effort to help them maximize their potential. Students will graduate with clear, tangible, and attainable plans and goals.”

  17. VISION STATEMENT “Students graduating from the Williamson High School Academy of Business and Finance will become savvy and skillful leaders in their chosen profession in local, state, national, and global arenas.”

  18. MOTTO “RAISING EXPECTATIONS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE!”

  19. 2008-09 BFA Photo Album

  20. BFA at the State Capitol

  21. BFA students are always classy

  22. Members of The FBLA Program

  23. BFA Christmas Party

  24. BFA with hands-on experiments

  25. BFA visits Speakers

  26. BFA crazy for education

  27. Williamson High School Academy of Business and Finance“Ready to take it to the next level”

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