The Woodside High School Business Technology Academy is a school within a school. The Academy is a smaller learning community made up of dedicated teachers working collaboratively. The core subjects taught within the Business Academy include: Math, Social Studies, English and Computer Applications.

As a California Partnership Academy our academy falls under the 'Business Technology' Career Pathway, with an emphasis on Information Technology. Each year also has a focus. Sophomore year, students are encouraged to develop their computer application skills in their English,Math, Computer Applications, and Social Studies classes while exploring post-secondary options . The junior year is focused on career and college research in collaboration with mentors. Students continue to advance in their four core subject areas and emphasizing research skills along with advanced web design. The senior year in the Academy is focused on advanced web design and completion of the Senior Exhibition Project.

September 14- Sophomore Challenge Day

September 18- College Financial Aid Workshop with Menlo College and Citbank

October 24th- Field Trip to Electronic Arts

October 25th- Mentor Breakfast

November 1st- Guest Speaker, Larry Pon, Certified Public Accountant

January 29th- Field Trip to see The Hobbit

February 6th- Field Trip to Santa Clara and DeVry Universities

April 5th- Cisco System College and Career Fair

May 30- Academy Graduation- Class of 2013

On March 10th over 30 students went on the Business Academy's college tour, touring Heald College in Hayward in the morning and UC Davis in the afternoon. Here are some photos from the day.

The Business Technology Academy is very proud of its students who participate in the wide variety of extra curricular activities offered at Woodside High School - go 'Cats!

• Internships, Scholarships, and Services
  Click on 'Youth' for services.
• More Job Opportunities in San Mateo County
• Other Job Opportunities
  Try this site for jobs in our area.
• Internships and Volunteer Opportunites
• Juniors! Apply for the Quest Scholarship

Please enjoy this sampling of student work from our 11th graders in Computer Applications II - they are learning to work with Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Harlem Renaissance Project in Illustrator
• Four Cartoons in Illustrator

1. Do Business Academy students take regular classes with non-academy students?

Yes. You will have classes with non-academy students while in non-academy classes such as Drivers Ed, Ceramics, Science...

2. Do I need to take seven classes because of the Academy?

The Academy will not make you take a seventh class, but if you are short credits or there is a conflict, we will recommend that a student take seven classes.

3. Can I choose not to take Computer Applications, and still be in the Academy?

No. Computer Applications is the focus point of the Academy. California mandates that CPA (California Partnership Academy) students are enrolled in a CTE course while in the Academy.

4. Are Academy classes harder than regular mainstream classes?

Academy offers smaller classes and more attention. The classes are challenging in rigor and expectations.

5. What if I change my mind about the Academy?

We ask all prospective Academy students to put forth a sincere commitment to stay in the program for three years, but we will listen to each case independently.

6. How long is the Academy program?

You start in your sophomore year and we see you through graduation (a total of three years).

7. What makes the Academy different than the rest of Woodside High School?

You will have four core classes with four core teachers to help you succeed in school.

Academy files for students and parents.

• Business Academy Application
  If you are interested in applying to the Business Academy please print the attached form, fill it out, and turn it in to C-12.
• Academy Brochure

Below are links that can be helpful for parents and students.

• California Partnership Academies
  State of California Link.
• Peninsula Academies
  A common link to other Academies on the Peninsula.

To contact the Academy Department Chair please fill out the form below and they will reply to you at their earliest convenience.

Thank you!