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Board of Education Department Headlines
Christine Biernacki Honored by Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Assn.
Christine Biernacki was recognized by the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association at the organization’s 64th annual business meeting at The Hamlet in Commack. The longtime Huntington School Board member is retiring from her trustee position after serving the community for nine years.
Trustees Appoint Alan Groveman as Interim Superintendent
Huntington School Board members accepted the resignation of Christian Bowen as superintendent of schools on Wednesday and appointed Dr. Alan Groveman as interim superintendent.
Four Candidates on May 21 Trustee Ballot
Four candidates will be on the ballot when Huntington School District residents go to the polls on Tuesday, May 21 to select three trustees to serve three year terms on the Board of Education commencing July 1 and running through June 30, 2027.
Trustees Accept Donations to Huntington UFSD
Huntington School Board members formally accepted seven separate donations to the district during a public meeting of the trustees in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium on Monday, April 5.
Trustees Accept Donations to Huntington UFSD
Huntington School Board members formally accepted seven separate donations to the district during a public meeting of the trustees in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium on Monday, February 5.
Superintendent Provides Midyear Goals Review
Superintendent Christian Bowen provided a midyear review of progress made toward achieving the five goals Huntington School Board members set for the 2024/24 school year.
Huntington School Board Members Honored for Service
The seven volunteer members of the Huntington School Board were recognized for their service this past Monday night with a performance by third graders in the dual language program and a presentation of the work of eight spectacular high school photographers.
Huntington School Board Adopts Goals for 2023/24
Huntington School Board members voted unanimously to adopt a set of five goals for the 2023/24 school year. Trustees previously discussed and refined the goals at their October 2 public meeting, before approving them this past Monday night, 7-0.
Huntington School Board Considers Draft Goals for 2023/24
Huntington School Board members discussed a set of five draft goals for the 2023/24 school year during a public meeting of the trustees this past Tuesday night in the Adam Spector Auditorium at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School.
School Board Reorganizes, Approves Appointments
Huntington School Board members elected trustees Xavier Palacios and Michele Kustera to serve as that body’s president and vice-president, respectively, during the group’s reorganization meeting on July 11 in the Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School auditorium.
Board of Education Information
Board of Education
Christine Biernacki
Xavier Palacios
Kelly Donovan
William P. Dwyer
Michele Kustera
Thomas Galvin
Theresa Sullivan
board@hufsd.edu
HUFSD School Board Meeting Calendar 2024-25
'What to Expect' at Board of Education Meetings
July Meetings: - July 9th (reorganization meeting/regular meeting) @ 6 pm
August Meetings: - August 6th and 26th @ 7:00 pm
September Meetings: - September 9th and 30th @ 7:30 pm
October Meetings: - October 21st @ 7:30 pm
November Meetings: - November 18th @ 7:30 pm
December Meetings: - December 9th @ 7:30 pm
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2023-24
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2022-23
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2021-22
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2020-21
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2019-20
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2018-19
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2017-18
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2016-17
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2015-16
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2014-15
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2013-14
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2012-13
- Huntington School Board Goals for 2011-12
- As of September, 2013; All HUFSD Policies can be accessed at the Boarddocs Portal under the Policies tab.
Audit Committee
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 11.19.12
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 8.27.12
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 2.13.12
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 10.24.11
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 8.8.11
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 8.30.10
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 6.1.10
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 10.26.09
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 10.5.09
- Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 8.3.09
- Audit Committee Charter
Subsequent Audit Committee minutes can be found on boardDocs
Long Range Facility Planning Committee
- BOE Presentation of 9.12.11
- Committee 8.10.10 Meeting Minutes
- Committee 7.27.10 Meeting Minutes
- Committee 7.13.10 Meeting Minutes
- Committee 6.15.10 Meeting Minutes
- Architect's Presentation to Facilities Planning Committee
Policy Committee
Policy Committee minutes can be found on boardDocs
About the Huntington Board of Education
Management and Oversight of Educational Program
The members of the Huntington School Board are elected by the residents of the community to manage and oversee all aspects of the district’s educational program, personnel, properties and financial affairs. Trustees serve three year terms without any form of compensation. Members develop an annual budget and submit the proposal to voters for approval. They appoint administrators to conduct the day-to-day affairs of the district, faculty to provide instruction and support staff to ensure the smooth operation of the school system.
Develop Policies and Regulations
State Education Law grants school board members the authority to enact the policies and regulations they feel are necessary to fulfill their responsibilities and to provide students with the education they are legally entitled to and deserve. The school board’s oversight responsibilities include the admission of students, instruction, discipline, grading, classification of special education students, appointing and managing all employees, entering into contracts, purchasing, leasing, maintenance of buildings, property, equipment and supplies and every other area of district operation.
Monthly Meetings
School board members meet regularly in executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters and in public to receive reports from officials, discuss policies and attend to the district’s financial and educational affairs. An agenda is published prior public meetings and residents are provided an opportunity to address trustees. Detailed minutes of each meeting are kept by the district clerk.
Safeguarding Financial, Material and Educational Resources
The school board is entrusted with the ultimate responsibility for the proper education of all young people within the district who are enrolled in the public school system and in safeguarding the financial and material resources provided by residents through the years.
Board of Education Trustees
Xavier Palacios
BOE President, 2024-25
Xavier Palacios was elected to a fifth term on the Huntington School Board in May 2023. His fellow trustees chose him to serve as the board’s president in both July 2023 and July 2024. He previously served as vice president for six years. He has enjoyed a long association with the district.
A member of Huntington High School’s Class of 1988, Mr. Palacios earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Columbia University and a Juris Doctor at Boston University’s School of Law. He is the owner and managing partner of a Mineola-based law firm with multiple satellite offices.
Mr. Palacios and his wife, Laura have three children, including a daughter who was a member of Huntington’s Class of 2016 and who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University’s School of Law; and two daughters in the ninth and eleventh grades, respectively Huntington High School. Both of the younger children studied in the district’s dual language program.
In 2008, Mr. Palacios purchased and renovated a distressed property in Huntington Station where he established a satellite law office along with a community revitalization non-profit organization. He is a member of Huntington Hospital’s Board of Trustees.
Mentoring has been a priority throughout Mr. Palacios’ life. At Columbia, he taught SAT prep and biology courses to inner city students. He has continued mentoring young people and families in the community and encouraged parents to be actively involved in their child’s education. He has been recognized for his work in the community and his efforts to strengthen opportunities for young people.
Mr. Palacios volunteers to serve as the high school mock trial team’s legal advisor, training students in the art of courtroom skills and strategies. The countless hours of preparation has established Huntington as one of Suffolk’s top programs. The Blue Devils won the 2018, 2022 and 2023 county titles.
Mr. Palacios has also worked behind the scenes with coaches and athletes to help spur participation and promote excellence in the Blue Devil athletic program and is a major supporter of the Huntington Booster Club.
During his time on the Huntington School Board, Mr. Palacios has strived to be a problem-solver and to use his legal expertise to contribute to solutions regarding pressing issues facing students, teachers and taxpayers.
Michele Kustera
BOE Vice President, 2024-25
Michele Kustera was first elected to the Huntington School Board in May 2019 and re-elected in May 2022. Her fellow trustees elected her to serve as the board’s vice president in both July 2023 and July 2024.
Mrs. Kuster has lived in Huntington with her husband, Dave for two decades. Together they have two daughters, including Emily, a Huntington High School senior and Ally, a member of Huntington’s Class of 2022 and a junior at the University of Southern California.
A Long Island native, Mrs. Kustera is a graduate of W.C. Mepham High School in Bellmore. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing at St. John’s University in 1987.
Prior to moving to Huntington, Mrs. Kustera resided in Alexandria, Virginia, working with professional associations as a consultant implementing technology systems. She returned to New York in 1997 and worked in New York City for the Direct Marketing Association and the American Institute of CPA’s as technology/project director.
Mrs. Kustera has volunteered and raised money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation Team Fox by running the New York City marathon twice. She has served on the district’s Long Range Planning Committee and Food Allergy Committee.
A longtime member of district PTA organizations, Mrs. Kustera was serving as the PTA Council president at the time of her election as a trustee. She serves as a volunteer coach with Huntington’s varsity girls’ golf team.
Kelly Donovan
BOE Trustee
Kelly Donovan was first elected in June 2020 to serve a three-year term on the Huntington School Board and re-elected in May 2023 to a new term. She grew up nearby in Northport and she and her husband, Dave, have been Huntington residents for many years.
Mrs. Donovan attended Fordham University in Lincoln Center, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications. She lived and worked in New York City following graduation and forged a successful career in marketing with such notable brands as Harper Collins, CNET and Yahoo! prior to co-founding Craftree, a small business in Huntington Village.
An active and engaged parent to her two daughters who are enrolled in seventh grade at J. Taylor Finley Middle School and tenth grade at Huntington High School, respectively, Mrs. Donovan has always played a significant role in the PTA, from corresponding secretary to co-president and has chaired countless PTA events.
Mrs. Donovan has established strong bonds with local parents and community members and has a deep appreciation for the Huntington School District and its rich academic, extracurricular and cultural offerings.
A member of Huntington UFSD’s Audit Committee, Mrs. Donavan also serves as a member of the Districtwide Safety Team.
William P. Dwyer
BOE Trustee
William P. Dwyer was first elected to the Huntington School Board in May 2008. His fellow trustees selected him to serve as the Board of Education president on three separate occasions. After leaving the Board for two years, he was again elected in May 2013, May 2016, May 2019 and May 2022 for three-year terms.
Mr. Dwyer and his wife Karen are the parents of three sons who are all Huntington High School graduates; Bradley (2012), Brendan (2015) and Ethan (2016).
Mr. Dwyer, who grew up in Middlebury, Connecticut, earned a B.S. degree in mathematics at Providence College and a second B.S. degree in mechanical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He obtained a Master of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Widely known as Bill, Mr. Dwyer worked at Northrop Grumman for nine years, performing aerodynamic design and analysis using computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel testing with six of those years spent working in southern California and three in Bethpage.
In his time at Northrop Grumman, Mr. Dwyer rose from an entry level engineer position to group leader, winning several NASA contracts for aerodynamic design tasks on the next generation supersonic commercial airplane.
Mr. Dwyer left the aerospace industry to join a healthcare publishing company in New York City, assuming responsibility for its networking, website and communications infrastructure, eventually rising to the post of vice-president of operations. After eight years, he decided to start his own publishing company, which focused on producing patient education materials to aid in chronic disease management and developing unique community outreach programs.
Mr. Dwyer is employed as an account executive for an educational technology company based in Hauppauge. He works with school districts throughout the northeast region to help them maximize their investment in software to benefit their operations.
Mr. Dwyer serves as a member of Huntington UFSD’s Audit Committee. He has been active in the community with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Huntington Village Lacrosse Club.
Thomas Galvin
BOE Trustee
Thomas Galvin moved to the district two decades ago from New York City. His daughter, Annika was a member of Huntington’s Class of 2023 and is now a sophomore at Smith College. His son, Lars was a member of the Class of 2024 and is now a freshman at Colgate University. Both children participated in the dual language program and have been involved in the interscholastic athletics program as well as clubs, the arts, stage crew and band.
Mr. Galvin obtained a bachelor’s degree at the University at Albany in 1988 in history and political science, and master’s degrees in social studies education and education administration.
Currently the chairperson of social studies at New Hyde Park Memorial High School, Mr. Galvin has been a representative on his district’s diversity task force. He led his department to first utilize distance learning technology and oversaw a nationally recognized Model U.N. program.
Mr. Galvin has coached soccer at the YMCA and with the Cold Spring Harbor Huntington Soccer Club and lacrosse with HV Lax. He helped create Huntington High School’s Model U.N. Club and is an active Booster Club member. An avid musician, his band has performed in benefits at various district schools.
Mr. Galvin also serves as a member of Huntington UFSD’s Policy Committee.
Annie Michaelian
BOE Trustee
Annie Michaelian and her husband, Shant, are lifelong residents of the Town of Huntington. Their sons, Charlie and Dean are proud students at Huntington High School and J. Taylor Finley Middle School, respectively.
Dr. Michaelian holds a BA degree in elementary education and a MA and certificate in educational leadership from Stony Brook University. In 2017, she obtained her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at St. John’s University.
Dr. Michaelian currently serves as an elementary principal in South Huntington UFSD, prioritizing students' academic, social, and emotional needs alongside fiscal responsibility. Her extensive experience includes roles as a teacher and school administrator, contributing to committees such as Curriculum Council and Health and Wellness.
Acknowledged by Huntington for fostering community ties, Dr. Michaelian collaborated with resident artists and a Shared Decision-Making team to exhibit children’s artwork in a mural project at the Huntington train trestle. She volunteers with the Jack Abrams STEM PTA, Band Parents Association of Huntington, and numerous Parent Teacher Associations.
Dr. Michaelian is eager to bring her passion and appreciation for the Huntington School District, as well as her diverse experience, to the Board of Education to ensure all stakeholders are represented.
Theresa Sullivan
BOE Trustee
Theresa Sullivan graduated from Huntington High School in 1992 while also earning a cosmetology license thorough the Western Suffolk BOCES vocational program. She went on to earn a BA degree in business communications at Rider University. She was elected to serve three year terms as a trustee in May 2021 and May 2024.
After a decade in management for Coach and Christian Dior, Mrs. Sullivan has been working locally in her family’s salon in Huntington village.
Mrs. Sullivan is committed to service in the community. After creating Huntington Hospital Meals, an initiative that helped support local restaurants and hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was appointed to the town’s Small Business Task Force to create a vision for the continued economic success of the community.
Mrs. Sullivan and her husband, Dan are proudly raising their two daughters in the district and are always happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved with the many extracurricular programs it offers. She hopes to bring her passion for the community to ensure that all stakeholders have a voice in the evolution of the district.
A member of Huntington UFSD’s Policy Committee, Mrs. Sullivan also serves on the district’s Wellness Committee.
BOE Goals for 2023/24
1. Engage in an ongoing review of best practices and research related to district and school safety measures.
2. Preserve the district’s commitment to enhancing its culture of appreciation for the diverse nature of our school district community and its students through alignment of curriculum and instruction, recruiting and hiring practices and professional development.
3. Implement and evaluate programs that support the social and emotional well-being of our students and staff to build upon interpersonal connections and create a nurturing environment throughout the district.
4. Utilize student data for the purpose of developing actionable items designed to address learning gaps and to promote both growth and achievement on an individualized basis.
5. Continue to increase measures that promote comprehensive parent/guardian engagement and a welcoming environment in all district schools.
Course Requirements and Listings
Huntington HS
Business & Technology Scope and Sequence
Year by Year course offerings
Courses
- Choose 1 Course from Below
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Business Mgmt. & Human Relations
- Career & Financial Management
- Personal Law I
- Personal Law II
- Sports Marketing
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing/ Robotics
- Wood Shop
Courses
- Choose 1 Course from Below
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Business Mgmt. & Human Relations
- Career & Financial Management
- Personal Law I
- Personal Law II
- Business Law I
- Sports Marketing
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing/ Robotics
- Wood Shop
Courses
- Choose 1 Course from Below
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Business Mgmt. & Human Relations
- Career & Financial Management
- Personal Law I
- Personal Law II
- Business Law I
- Sports Marketing
- Virtual Enterprise
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing/ Robotics
- Wood Shop
Courses
- Choose 1 Course from Below
- Accounting I
- Accounting II
- Business Mgmt. & Human Relations
- Career & Financial Management
- Personal Law I
- Personal Law II
- Business Law I
- Sports Marketing
- Virtual Enterprise
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing/ Robotics
- Wood Shop
The Huntington Technology department is committed to focusing on the need to better prepare students for higher education. The goal is to provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful innovators in a 21st century workforce.
Teaching relevant in demand skills that will prepare students to become innovators in an ever evolving world is paramount, not only for the future of our students but for the future of the country. The United States has developed as a global leader, in large part, through the genius and hard work of its scientists, engineers, and innovators. In a world that is becoming increasingly complex, where success is driven not only by what you know, but by what you can do with what you know, it’s more important than ever for our students to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math-subjects collectively known as STEM.
The world of business is waiting for you! Are you prepared? All careers, professions, and jobs involve some area of business. For some careers, you must study beyond high school while for others you may enter the world of work upon graduating from high school. Nevertheless, the skills you learn in the business classes will prepare you to enter the work force.
Students interested in completing a 5-unit sequence in Career and Technical Education should speak with their school counselor regarding course sequences.
ACCOUNTING I - Course #700F (1 Semester - ½ Credit) Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Accounting is the “language of business” and is a necessary course for all college business majors. This one semester course teaches students the fundamentals of accounting necessary for keeping records for business and/or personal use, with a focus on sole proprietorships. This course will assist students in becoming critical thinkers and problem solvers, and is the prerequisite to Accounting II.
ACCOUNTING II - Course #700S (1 Semester - ½ Credit) Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Accounting I Building your foundation now with this advanced-level accounting course designed for the future accountant. Information will be applied in a variety of novel situations. With a focus on businesses organized as partnerships, students will continue to practice their craft through multiple examples and business simulations. They will transition from maintaining a written set of books to the use of Microsoft Excel utilizing it as a tool to expedite their accuracy and productivity.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RELATIONS - Course #701S (½ Year - ½ Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None This course will help you acquire the skills necessary to make informed decisions, as well as provide you with information vital to realistic career choices. We will make you aware of the economics of work and you will develop an understanding of the marketplace. In addition, we will analyze your likes, dislikes, unique characteristics, competencies, and weaknesses with the intention of adding to your self-awareness. Problem solving and decisionmaking skills will also be taught. The culminating project is a “shark-tank” inspired business competition. This course is required for a Business sequence.
CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Course #701F (½ Year - ½ Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the features of our economy, explore a variety of careers, learn the skills and competencies needed for success in the workplace and become financially literate. Among the areas to be studied are: economic systems, stock markets, effect of technology on the labor market, business systems and their organization, career planning and lifelong goals, changing trends and employment opportunities, resumes, job interviews, personal qualities for employment, interpersonal skills, working conditions and benefits, time management, workplace laws and unions, banking, personal budgets, credit, insurance and consumer protection. This course is required for a Business sequence.
PERSONAL LAW I - Course #709F (½ Year - ½ Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Are you interested in law? Do you want to be more informed about the laws that will affect you both today and in your immediate future? If so, then this course is for you. The scope of the Personal Law course (formerly known as Street Law I) investigates units in civil rights and liberties, employment law, family law and housing law. Guest speakers and authentic experiences, ie: local jail trip, provide the student with a real world view of our legal system.
PERSONAL LAW II - Course #709S (½ Year - ½ Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: None Personal Law II (formerly known as Street Law II) presents contemporary legal issues and provides students with an in depth exploration of juvenile justice, torts against the individual, consumer law, credit for the consumer, insurance, and probate law. This course is highlighted by a Moot Court competition where students prepare and argue civil law and negligence cases heard by guest judges. Guest speakers and authentic experiences, including a local jail trip and moot court completion, provide the student with a real world view of our legal system and a better understanding as to how to protect them legally. Personal Law I is not required as a prerequisite for this course.
BUSINESS LAW - Course #704 (1 Year -1 Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12 Do you have a plan for your future? No? Well it’s not too late. Few subjects are as dramatic, challenging or relevant as LAW. Learn how the legal system works and recognize legal problems. This course emphasizes the relationship of law to your personal life. Topics include: white-collar crimes, civil actions, cyber law, bankruptcy, environmental law, ethics and agency law from the sports, entertainment, and employer perspective. Your rights as a consumer, an employee or employer will be explored. How about reading a contract? Do you know how to draw one up? Are you interested in starting a business of your own or working for someone that does? Should it be a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation? Leases, mortgages, credit, bankruptcy and other forms of financing will be explored. Guest speakers and authentic experiences including a local jail trip and moot court competition, provide the student with a real world view of our legal system. You never know what the future has in store for you, the best thing you can do is prepare. So, whether you are interested in pursuing a career in law, planning to attend college, or preparing to enter the work force, this course has something for you.
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING/ROBOTICS – Course #695 A Project Lead the Way Course (1 Year – 1 Credit) Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Knowledge of algebra and geometry is recommended. Honors weighted course. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is the study of manufacturing planning, integration, and implementation of automation. The course explores manufacturing history, individual processes, systems, and careers. In addition to technical concepts, the course incorporates finance, ethics, and engineering design. This reflects an integrated approach that leading manufacturers have adopted to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze, design, and build manufacturing systems. While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the design process. Students apply knowledge gained throughout the course in a final open-ended problem to build a factory system.
CIM is one of the specialization courses in the Project Lead the Way high school pre-engineering program. The course utilizes computer modeling, computer numeric control (CNC) equipment and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software to apply and concurrently develop secondary-level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
Students who successfully complete Computer Integrated Manufacturing may earn college credit through the Rochester Institute of Technology (speak with your school counselor for details). Please know, this course carries an Honors weighting.
WOOD SHOP - Course #690 (1 Year - 1 Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 10, 11, 12 This course is a broad foundation of the basic woodworking processes and includes the use of all the major equipment. Typical of the work carried on is furniture construction for the home. Attention is given to the reading of plans and blueprints and the study of good design in project construction. Skill level will determine the types of projects assigned.
SPORTS MARKETING - Course #703 (½ Year - ½ Credit) 5 periods weekly Offered to grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Recommended for college-bound business and marketing majors and anyone interested in the field of sports and its impact. This half-year course is designed to provide an insight into the executive level decision-making and analyzing in sports marketing. Case studies and news media will be used to position the student in the role of a sports marketer. Suggested topics that will be explored are: an orientation to marketing as it relates to the sports industry, market analysis, athletes making economic choices, professional sport trades, supply and demand in sports, financial analysis of teams, the sports labor market, discrimination in sports and sports promotion. Classroom instruction will be reinforced through outside use of guest speakers, field trip to a stadium, videos and the Internet.
VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE – Course # 713 (1 Year - 1 Credit) This is an Honors Credit Course Offered to grades: 11, 12 Prerequisite: None. Honors weighted course. Students in this course may elect to receive college credit through Farmingdale College at a reduced rate. Virtual Enterprise is a simulated business that is set up and run by students to prepare them for working in a real business environment. Students learn about Economics, micro and macro, and its relationship to and impact on business operation in the private enterprise system. The students study supply and demand, the Federal Reserve System, taxation by local, state, and federal governments, business organizations, the stock market, and international transactions. The students determine the nature of their business, its products and services, its management and structure, and learn the daily operations of a business under the guidance of a consultant with the support of a real business partner. They use current business software packages and the internet for business transactions using economics as a factor. Culminating events include competitive trade shows and business summits, wherein students will compete against other firms created by high school students from around the world. This is a challenging, collaborative, hands-on, real-world course for future entrepreneurs and those interested in the business world. Please know, this course carries an Honors weighting.
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