Business Olympics Smithtown - Business Teachers Association

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Introducing the
Smithtown School of Business
2012 NYS Department of the Year
High School EAST & High School WEST
Smithtown Central School District
Smithtown, NY
Mrs. S. Dianne Elmore, Chairperson
Smithtown – The District
Located on the North Shore of Long Island approximately
60 miles east of New York City.
• District population
• Families with children
118,000
36%
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11,000
1700 each
Student population
2 High schools
3 Middle schools
9 Elementary schools
School of Business
Department Information
• 9 full time staff
Carole Coloe
Phil Como
Chris Elsesser
Mary Pat Grafstein, WE Coordinator
Matt Hennings
Doreen Kelly
Mary Keegan
Christine LoFrese, Instructional Specialist
Cindy Wood
• 20 course offerings
• 42 possible college
credits
• 2 Business Clubs – DECA
and School of Business
• 1 secretary
Marie Cotignola
School of Business
Department Program Offerings
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Comprehensive Curriculum
Core Course Connections
College Level Courses
MBA/PHD
NYS Business Honor Society
DECA
School of Business Club
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Virtual Enterprise
Finance Curriculum
Business Olympics
Business Etiquette Dinner
Industry Advisory Board
Junior Achievement –
High School Heroes
• Paid Internships
• CEIP
School of Business
Business Courses for High School
Credit in Core Subjects
2010-2011
• Business Math – Mathematics Credit
• Business Law – Social Studies Credit
• College Accounting – Mathematics Credit
• Business Communications – English Credit
Enrollment:
Enrollment:
Enrollment:
Enrollment:
17 SHS West / 21 SHS East
28 SHS West / 60 SHS East
25 SHS West / 66 SHS East
25 SHS East
2011-2012
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Business Math – Mathematics Credit
Business Law – Social Studies Credit
College Accounting – Mathematics Credit
Business Communications – English Credit
Enrollment: 16 SHS West / 18 SHS East
Enrollment: 33 SHS West / 50 SHS East
Enrollment: 45 SHS West / 90 SHS East
Enrollment: 44 SHS East
School of Business
College Credit Courses
The following courses are offered through SUNY Farmingdale:
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Business Communications -3 Credits* - 2010/2011- 25 students; 2011/2012 – 40 students
(*Counts for 1/2 English credit for seniors only)
College Accounting I - 3 credits – 2010/11 - 95 students; 2011/12 – 133 students
College Accounting II - 3 credits – 2010/11 - 23 students; 2011/12 - 17
College Marketing - 6 credits – 2010/11 - 95 students; 2011/12 – 70 students
College Business Law - 6 credits – 2010/11 - 95 students; 2011/12 – 83 students
Wall Street II - 3 credits – 2010/11 - 25 students; 2011/12 – 21 students
BCA - 3 credits, 2010/11 - 100 students; 2011/12 – 65 students
E-Commerce - 6 credits – 2010/11 - 25 students; 2011/12 – 50 students
The following courses are offered for 3 college credits through LIM College:
• Fashion Marketing -2010/11 - 60 students; 2011/12 – 55 students
• Fashion Apparel & Accessories – 2010/11 - 60 students; 2011/12 – 55 students
The following courses are offered for 3 college credits through Dowling College:
• Sports Management – 2010/11 - 100 students; 2011/12 - 142
School of Business
MBA/PhD
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The School of Business features 2 academic honorary programs, called our MBA/Ph.D
distinctions.
– (Mastery of Business Achievement and A Personal Higher Degree)
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MBA Student Requirements (students inducted into the NY State Business Honor
Society):
– Students must receive an A- (B+ for College Accounting I & II, College Business Law & E-Commerce)
or better in three units of Business courses.
– Actively participate in one of the department’s clubs for at least one year (DECA or School of
Business Club)
– Compete in one Business Olympics event
– Uphold the School of Business Code of Conduct.
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In 2011 we had 76 candidates for the Honor Society; in 2012 we had 80 students who were
candidates for Honor Society.
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Ph.D. Student Requirements (Students may pursue the Ph.D after they have
received their MBA):
– Students must take three additional Business courses
– Complete a research paper relating the Business courses taken to a post secondary career goal
– OR complete an additional two credits in Business and compete in an additional Business Olympics.
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In 2011 we had 10 candidates for the Ph.D; in 2012 we had 14 candidates for the Ph.D.
School of Business
Business Olympics
• A Marketing Competition with emphasis on
presentation skills for School of Business Students.
• Students form teams of 3 to 5 students.
• Students have 6 weeks to prepare for competition.
• Participation is required for MBA and PhD.
• Prizes are sponsored by Smithtown IAB members
• Judges are recruited from Smithtown IAB and
District Administration
School of Business
• The School of Business curriculum closely
aligns with each of DECA’s competitive events,
allowing a significant number of students from
both high schools to qualify annually for
regional, state and national competitions.
• DECA continues to be a positive draw for the
School of Business. Both students and parents
recognize the benefits and the importance of
DECA to becoming “College and Career
Ready”.
School of Business
SHS East: 2011-2012
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305 registered student members of the club
90 Top 10 competitive events medals won at
328 registered students
107 Top 10 competitive events medals won at
state level.
5 New York State DECA Honor Society Award
recipients.
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state level.
5 New York State DECA Honor Society Award
recipients.
6 Top 10 competitive event medals won at
ICDC in Orlando, Florida
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SHS East: 2010-2011
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SHS West: 2010-2011
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190 registered students
93 students participated in Regional
competition—54 qualified for the State
competition.
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12 students participated in National
competition– 1 Top 10 competitive event
medal received and 1 Otis Spunkmeyer
Scholarship awarded from National DECA.
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Largest Chapter in New York State
Diamond Level Membership Campaign
Recipient
10 competitive event finalist medals won at
ICDC in Salt Lake City, Utah
SHS West: 2011-2012
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180 registered student members of the club—
largest in school.
Recognized for 4th consecutive year as highest
contributing club to state charity—Crohn’s and
Colitis Foundation.
68 students participated in State level—awards
received in all competitive events.
NY State Officer—Secretary and Historian
• NY State Board Member
• Outstanding Service Award
• 5 New York State DECA Honor Society recipients
School of•Business
DECA Nationals Top 10 placement
Business Etiquette Dinner
• The Business Etiquette Dinner is one of the more popular
activities in the School of Business.
• A professional etiquette consultant walks students through the
proper Business dining etiquette at a hotel or catering hall.
– Students are also instructed on the appropriate networking techniques
and are given the opportunity to converse with Business people before,
during and after dinner.
• The second portion of the evening is used to honor our MBA
and Ph.D inductees.
– PhD students run the honor society induction
• Student dinners are sponsored by our IAB business partners.
• Many sponsors attend both the dinner and the induction
ceremony.
School of Business
Virtual Enterprises
• Authentic based learning and
assessments focused on core Business
& Economics concepts.
• Partnership with Virtual Enterprise
International allows students at each
high school to create a business for the
VE class.
• Students apply/interview for positions.
• Business is conducted with other
virtual companies across the country.
• Students are mentored by Industry
Advisory Board members.
• Students compete at Long Island
and NYC Trade show competitions.
• Awarded 3rd place for Business Plan
in first year of competition.
• Finalists at trade show for Best
Website, Product Catalogue and
Trade Booth Design.
• HSW awarded Top 10 honors in
“Outstanding Trade Booth Design.”
School of Business
FINANCE
SECONDARY
PRIMARY
• Intro to Career &
Financial Management
• Business Math
• Wall Street
• Wall Street II (College)
• Accounting (Semester)
• College Accounting I
• College Accounting II
School of Business
Finance Recognition
• WISE – 100 Best School
in the Nation
• Blue Star School
• Gold Star Teachers
• Stock Market Game
School of Business
Business Department
Promotional Campaigns
• Promotional/Informational 5 x 7 glossy cards
Professional posters
• Multimedia PowerPoint Presentations
• Various websites and web blogs
www.smithtownschoolofbusiness.com
• Community Connections
School of Business
Industry Advisory Board
• Established in 1977
• Used as a model for many boards across Long Island
• Over 250 Active Members, 2 Co-Chairs from the Business World, 1
Executive Director (Business Teacher).
• Board meets formally 6 times per year
• Members of the board support the teaching of college and career readiness
skills by mentoring students in DECA and Virtual Enterprise competitions,
Accounting, Finance and Marketing classes; and financially supporting
School of Business activities.
• Strong partnerships formed with the Smithtown and Nesconset Chambers
of Commerce
• Internships provided by:
– CitiGroup, Wells Fargo Financial, State Farm Insurance, St. Catherine of Siena
Hospital and Eastern Energy Systems; along with many local accounting and law
firms.
School of Business
Career Exploration
Internship Program
• This CEIP is aimed at introducing and affording students the
opportunity to explore various industries and careers.
• 54 hours of unpaid work experience is required—
• Some work experiences were found through the IAB’s Student
Internship Fair and Seminar
• Experiences are both paid and unpaid
• Opportunities are available in:
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Healthcare
Finance
Law
Insurance
School of Business
Accounting
Marketing
Banking
Fashion
Interdepartmental
Relationships
• Strictly Student Film Festival
• Female Power Brunches:
– in conjunction with Guidance and other
departments within the high schools
• Senior Projects (career related) –
– in conjunction with the Art
Department
• International Business Careers Day
– in conjunction LOTE department
(Languages other than English) and the
School of Business
– in conjunction with English Department
• College Connections Assembly
– in conjunction with Guidance
• Healthcare CEIP (Career Exploration
Internship Program)
• Junior Achievement High School
Heroes
– in conjunction with English and Family
& Consumer Science
• Shadowing Experiences
– in conjunction with Guidance and all
departments at the high school level
– in conjunction with Math and Science
departments as well as Guidance
• Nurse Mentorship Program
– in conjunction with Science and
Guidance
• Lunch and Learn about STEM Careers
– in conjunction with Technology,
Science, Math departments
School of Business
High School Heroes
• Partnered with Smithtown Industry Advisory Board
• Encourages high school volunteers to serve as role
models for elementary school students.
• Teach students about their role in society beginning
with the basic understanding of themselves and their
communities.
HS Heroes – SHSE
HS Heroes – SHSW
• 75 High School Students participated
• 3 Elementary schools participated
• 75 High School Students participated
• 4 Elementary schools participated
School of Business
Smithtown School of Business
“FACTS”
• # of students enrolled in
School of Business
• # of Special Ed Students
• # of AP Students
• # of students enrolled in
more than one Business
course
School of Business
1500
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400
The 2012 NYS Business Department of the Year!
SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Smithtown, New York
School of Business
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