Woodside High School
Business Technology Academy
Business Technology Course Descriptions
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e 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 various CTE courses including Intro to Computer Applications and Web Design & Development. 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. During sophomore year, students are encouraged to develop their computer application skills, for example Word, Excel and PowerPoint in their English, Math, Intro to 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 and learning how to use Photoshop, Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver in Web Design & Development. Students continue to advance in their four core subject areas and emphasize research skills along with advanced web design. The senior year in the academy is focused on advanced web design and completion of the Senior Thesis.
e 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 various CTE courses including Intro to Computer Applications and Web Design & Development. 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. During sophomore year, students are encouraged to develop their computer application skills, for example Word, Excel and PowerPoint in their English, Math, Intro to 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 and learning how to use Photoshop, Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver in Web Design & Development. Students continue to advance in their four core subject areas and emphasize research skills along with advanced web design. The senior year in the academy is focused on advanced web design and completion of the Senior Thesis.Our academy has various Articulation Agreements in place with the local community colleges that allow students to earn college credit for their CTE courses, which are transferable to four year colleges. In addition to the all-school graduation on Bradley Field each year, Academy students also participate in a more intimate ceremony in the PAC where they are personally recognized for their accomplishments and awards are presented. We have been lucky enough to also have the pleasure of presenting the Edward F. and Vera Z. Harris college scholarship to a small handful of deserving graduates.
Meet the Teachers
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Jose Campos, Social Studies
Eric Brenner, Math
Eric Ettlin, Animation
Lexie Pretto, English
Carmel Crane, Intro to Computer Applications & Web Design & Development/CTE
Patrick McDevitt, Social Studies
Carmel Crane, Intro to Computer Applications & Web Design & Development/CTE
Patrick McDevitt, Social Studies
Grant Guzman, English
Academy Graduation with student speeches, special recognitions and college scholarships
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Class of 2019 After High School Plans
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Where our students will go in the fall of 2019:
- 1 student will attend Menlo College
- 1 student will attend Sonoma State University
- 1 student will attend Notre Dame De Namur University
- 1 student will attend San Francisco State University
- 1 student will attend Humbolt State University
- 1 student will attend Mt. San Antonio College
- 1 student will attend Pasadena City College & then plans to transfer to UC Santa Barbara
- 11 students will attend Canada College
- 5 students will attend College of San Mateo
- 5 students will attend Foothill College
- 2 students will attend DeAnza College
- 1 student will attend Fresno City College
- 1 student is enlisted in the US Marine Corp.
- 1 student will work as an apprentice at a tattoo shop
Fields of Study after graduation:
- Police Officer
- Software Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Business & Psychology
- Architecture or Business
- Cosmetology
- Nursing
- Art/Graphic Design
- Psychology & Art
- Veterinarian Technician
- Veterinarian Medicine
- Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Computer Science & Business Tech
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business (general)
- Business Management
- Apparel Merchandising & Design
- Accounting
- Kinesiology
- Automotive Engineering
- Acting
Class of 2018 After High School Plans
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Where our students will go in the fall of 2018:
- 2 students will attend the University of San Francisco
- 1 student will attend San Jose State University
- 1 student will attend Chico State
- 9 students will attend Canada College
- 1 student will attend Columbia College, Chicago
- 1 student will attend Foothill Community College
- 3 students will attend College of San Mateo
- 1 student will attend Chabot Community College
- 1 student will attend Skyline Community College
- 1 student will attend University of Mary
- 1 student will attend Dominican University of California
- 1 student will join the Army
- 2 are undecided
Fields of Study after graduation:
- Computer Science
- Critical Diversity Studies
- Electrical Engineering
- Fire Science
- Sociology and Criminal Justice
- Machine Learning
- Business Administration and Management
- Psycology
- Fashion
- Construction Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music Technology / Industry
- Kinesiology
- Early Childhood Development
- Communications
- Nursing
- Real Estate
- Economics
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Business Academy Events and Activities
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September -
- Ropes Course at Fort Miley, team building activity, Sophomores
October -
- Intel Computer History Museum (tour and group activity), Juniors
- CAL CPA panel discussion at Canada College, Juniors
- Box field trip - Seniors
- School Wide Haunted House put on by all grade levels
November -
- Mentor Match Up Breakfast, Juniors
- DPR field trip, Sophomores
- UC Berkeley field trip, Sophomores
- CSM Career Pathways field trip, Sophomores
January -
- Facebook, Seniors
February -
- Symposium, Sophomores
- Round Tables with local business employees, Juniors
- Electronic Arts Presentation, Juniors
- Shadowing Mentors, Juniors
- VMWare (cloud storage company) field trip, all grade levels
March -
- San Jose State University tour, Sophomores
- DPR field trip, Juniors
- Bay Area Computer Science Fair
- Computer Science Fair, Sophomores
- United Airlines, Seniors
- Career Fair, Juniors
April -
- UC Santa Cruz tour, Juniors
- NASA, Sophomores
May -
- Oracle problem solving and competition event , Sophomores
- Mentor End of Year Breakfast, Juniors
- Tesla Panel Presentation, all grade levels
- Google, all grade levels
- Welcome event for next year's incoming students
- BTA & Green Academy Graduation in the PAC, Seniors
United Airlines Field Trip (tour of hangars, including engineering & maintenance, tour of plane during inspection check, speakers from various departments including engineering, college intern & maintenance)
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VM Ware field trip with a campus tour, various speakers and high tech interactive activities
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Students visit Facebook for a tour and panel discussion about education and careers
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Computer Science Fair - Speakers, Demonstrations, Hands-on Events, Prizes
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Annual Career Fair @ Skyline College where students practice their interviewing skills with professionals around the Bay Area and learn about the business world
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Symposium where students learn about careers from local business people
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Sonoma State, UC Santa Cruz and San Jose State University Tours
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End of Year BBQ welcoming incoming students and saying goodbye to our seniors
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Various Professional Field Trips (Google, Rocket Fuel, Canada College, DPR Construction, CSM Career Pathways, Cal CPA)
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Students having fun, working in class and participating in other Academy events
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Student Computer Assignments using various Adobe software applications
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Job and Internship Opportunities
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Internships, Scholarships, and Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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, and 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 personalized attention, but 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. You would also work and have classes with the same Academy students for all three years.
Yes. You will have classes with non-academy students while in non-academy classes such as Drivers Ed, Ceramics, and 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 personalized attention, but 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. You would also work and have classes with the same Academy students for all three years.
Helpful Academy Files and Links
Peninsula Academies
A common link to other Academies on the Peninsula.
Academy Facebook Page
A link to the Facebook Academy Page for students to check the upcoming events and information about the Academy.
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.
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Below are links that can be helpful for parents and students.
California Partnership Academies
State of California Link.
California Partnership Academies
State of California Link.
Peninsula Academies
A common link to other Academies on the Peninsula.
Academy Facebook Page
A link to the Facebook Academy Page for students to check the upcoming events and information about the Academy.
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 Staff Contact Information
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US History, Econ/Gov & Business Technology Academy Coordinator
Ext. 49673
English II & IV
Ext: 49623
Animation
Ext. 49625
Mathematics
Ext: 49680
English III
Ext. 49663
Mentor Program Coordinator
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All grade levels spend a day at VM Ware for a campus tour, multiple speakers and various interactive high tech activities