This document provides information about business programs and courses offered at Pioneer High School. It describes the Future Business Leaders of America club which prepares students for business careers through competitions in areas like public speaking and accounting. It also outlines the Microsoft Office Specialist certification course which teaches Microsoft software skills and allows students to earn a certificate, and the Business and Education Employability Portfolio program which helps students complete a portfolio to earn scholarships. The document lists the various business and accounting courses offered each grade along with careers in business and details about the Academy of Finance magnet program.

1. Program Highlights
FBLA – (Future Business Leaders of America): This club is open to
students in Grades 7-12 who are planning to take business courses. This
organization prepares its members for a future in a business career. FBLA believes
that education and business go hand in hand. They promote the development of
leadership qualities within the membership. Students compete at district, state,and
national levels in events such as Computer Applications, Public Speaking, Job
Interviews, Accounting,Decision Making, and Entrepreneurship. FBLA members
run the schoolstore and participate in other fund raising events to raise money to
attend these competitions.
Microsoft Office Specialist - Certification: This course teaches students
all aspects ofMicrosoft Word, Excel, Access,and PowerPoint and prepares them
for the exam that is offered by Microsoft Corporation. Students who pass the exam
receive a certificate from Microsoft verifying their expert skill level, which will
give them an advantage over otherjob applicants. (College Credit Available)
Business & Education Employability Portfolio (BEEP): Students
enrolled in Career Marketing Plan (CMP-BEEP) will complete a portfolio
outlining their employability credentials. This program is operated in conjunction
with the Niagara Frontier Industry Education Council (NFIEC). Students
completing and meeting all requirements for the portfolio are eligible for a
scholarship through NFIEC.
Career PathwaysCenter – Helping students explore career
opportunities. Students can use the Center to arrange a job shadow
to observe professionals in a career of their interest. We can also
help students develop resumes and prepare for interviews.
COURSE OFFERINGS
9th
Grade Business Computers
Accounting I (can be used as a 3rd
year of Math)
Accounting II
Entrepreneurship (college credit available)
Business Law (counts as 5th
year of SS)
Career Marketing Plan-BEEP
Career & Financial Management
Computer Applications (college credit available)
Global Economics
International Business (college credit available)
Investments/Personal Finance
Microsoft Office Certification (college credit available)
Entertainment & Sports Marketing
Word Processing/Keyboarding
Suggested Course Scheduling:
9th Grade:
9th Grade Business Computers
10th Grade:
Computer Applications
Career & Financial Management
Entrepreneurship
Word Processing/Keyboarding
11th & 12th Grade
All Others

2. CAREERS IN BUSINESS
Accountant/Auditor
Administrative Assistant
Advertising
Attorney
Banker
Business Administrator
Computer Systems Analyst
Court Reporter
Entertainment Marketing
Financial Planner
Hotel/Restaurant Management
Insurance Broker
Legal Secretary
Manager
Marketing
Medical Secretary
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Public Relations Specialist
Purchasing Agent
Realtor
Small Business Owner
Sports Management
Stock Broker
Teacher
ACADEMY OF FINANCE
3-Year School within a School Magnet Program

 Connect education to future career goals
 Integrate business experiences with coursework
 Job Shadow & Work Experience Opportunities
 Receive college credits
 Special endorsement on Regents Diploma
 See Separate Brochure for Details
PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL
BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Judy Breslin
Mrs. Sharon Brush
Ms. Joni Schiener
Mr. Kenneth Flasza, Department Chair