Entrepreneurship Focus Program
Educating, nurturing and inspiring students to pursue a passion for the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in our global economy
Course Offerings @ EFP
“To stand out in a crowd, one must choose to do something outstanding.”
- Unknown
Although students may be told information to the contrary, EFP offers courses that meet graduation requirements in English, math, social studies, applied arts (all E-ship and marketing), economics (Econ and App Econ), technology (multimedia), and human behavior (Psych). We encourage students and parents to be strong advocates for themselves and do what they perceive is in the best interests of the student!
Attending EFP is a great, unique opportunity that cannot be found anywhere else in the district.
Since we are accepting all high school students, we understand the importance of making certain that students can meet all of their high school graduation requirements and also be prepared to move on to college. Therefore, we are offering a variety of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior level courses at EFP. However, since not all schools offer all business courses, EFP will also be offering a few ‘typical’ high school business courses. So please be aware that the registration examples and course descriptions below simply provide a functional look at the EFP experience.
The most important feature of the daily, five hour experience at the Entrepreneurship Focus Program will be the constant focus on entrepreneurship skills in ALL courses.
| Leadership | Communication | Initiative and Motivation |
| Organizing and Planning | Teamwork | Analysis and Math |
| Creativity | Critical Thinking | Networking |
| Computer and Technical |
Sample Course Registration: Sophomores
Sample Course Registration: Juniors
Sample Course Registration: Seniors
Some Specific Course Descriptions
Sample Course Registration for FRESHMAN – Coming Soon!
Sample Course Registrations for SOPHOMORES.
Underlined Courses are linked to descriptions.
| Incoming Sophomore | |
| 1st SemesterMarketingEnglish 10
World History Geometry & Up** OR Technology Course Oral Comm OR 2nd Business |
2nd SemesterMoneySmarts: MicrofinanceCareer Ed and Health
English 10 World History Geometry & Up** OR Technology Course |
Sample Course Registrations for JUNIORS.
Underlined Courses are linked to descriptions.
| Incoming JUNIORHAS NOT had Marketing | |
| 1st SemesterMarketingAm. Literature & Composition
US History Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course Oral Comm OR 2nd Business OR 2nd Soc. St. |
2nd SemesterMarketing for the Entrepreneur*MoneySmarts: Microfinance
Am. Literature & Composition US History Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course |
| Incoming JUNIORHAS had Marketing | |
| 1st SemesterApplied EconomicsAm. Literature & Composition
US History Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course Oral Comm OR 2nd Business OR 2nd Soc. St. |
2nd SemesterMarketing for the Entrepreneur*MoneySmarts: Microfinance
Am. Literature & Composition US History Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course |
Sample Course Registrations for SENIORS.
Underlined Courses are linked to descriptions.
| Incoming SENIORHAS NOT had Marketing | |
| 1st SemesterMarketingSenior English Seminar
GoPo (=CI) OR Econ OR Psych Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course Oral Comm OR 2nd Business OR 2nd Soc. St. |
2nd SemesterMarketing for the Entrepreneur*MoneySmarts: Microfinance
GoPo (=CI) OR Econ OR Psych Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course |
| Incoming SENIORHAS had Marketing | |
| 1st SemesterApplied Econor Adv. Mktg. ApplicationsSenior English Seminar
GoPo (=CI) OR Econ OR Psych Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course Oral Comm OR 2nd Business OR 2nd Soc. St. |
2nd SemesterMarketing for the Entrepreneur*MoneySmarts: Microfinance
GoPo (=CI) OR Econ OR Psych Adv. Alg & Up** OR Technology Course |
| * | To receive SCC Dual Credit, student must complete entire year at EFP. |
| ** | Students register for ‘next’ math class in district sequence. EFP will offer Adv. Alg, AP Stats, Pre-Cal & Diff Pre-Cal, AP Calculus. |
Specific Course Descriptions
Applied Economics — This course will be offered only to students who have had marketing but not had any kind of economics. This course will be an overview of the various facets of starting and running a business. Everything from marketing to management and more will be covered during the semester.
Marketing — This course will be offered only to students who have not had marketing. Since terminology, presentation, and selling of an idea or business is so crucial to entrepreneurship, students coming into EFP will be required to have a marketing class at some point. Since EFP wants to make itself available to as many students as possible, offering marketing at an entrepreneurship focus program is one way to ensure that students have the opportunity to attend and thrive at EFP. This course will cover most topics involving marketing and students will design marketing pieces for a variety of EFP projects throughout the semester.
Marketing for the Entrepreneur — The student will gain insights essential for marketing their entrepreneurial venture utilizing innovative and financially responsible marketing strategies. The student will analyze marketing philosophies implemented by key successful entrepreneurs. The student will prepare a marketing plan to launch the entrepreneurial venture and implement the first two years of business operation. SCC dual credit course.
Managing A Start-Up Business — Entrepreneurs typically start small and they will need unique instruction about the issues of start-up business management. This course will give students instruction on management as well as provide a hands-on experience with managing a small business through the Entrepreneurship Focus Program Store.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship — The student will evaluate the business skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture and review the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. The student will understand the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economies. Taught concurrently with Opportunity Analysis throughout the school year and therefore student must complete the entire year at EFP to receive credit for this course and Opportunity Analysis. SCC dual credit course.
Opportunity Analysis — The student will assess the current economic, social, and political climate for small business. The student will explain how demographic, technological, and social changes create business opportunities. Students will assess business ideas based on their strengths and skills, personal, professional, and financial goals. Students will test and analyze their concept through basic market research. Taught concurrently with Introduction to Entrepreneurship throughout the school year and therefore student must complete the entire year at EFP to receive credit for this course and Introduction to Entrepreneurship.
MicroFinance: MoneySmarts — Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to plan for their personal finances as well as understand the basics of small business financial statements. The student will be able to identify key vocabulary and concepts of financial topics that affect all citizens. The student will be able to identify ethical issues related to finance and business. This course is designed to supplement the financial education and literacy of all students at the Entrepreneurship Focus Program.
Senior English Seminar — Offers a comprehensive senior level reading, writing, speaking, and listening experience. The course will engage students in active learning at a level commensurate with preparation for college, career, business, or life experiences. Each quarter will have a unique focus that corresponds to the entrepreneurship curriculum.
