ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION CURRICULAR CHOICES Middle School Entrepreneurship (7-8) (Eighth Period) In this class, students learn about traits held by successful entrepreneurs. They explore design thinking practices and practice getting and implementing feedback about their ideas through projects and challenges. Students are encouraged to try out their own entrepreneurial ideas and participate in at least one Buy It on the Bridge using what they have learned.
Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications (9-12)
Prerequisite: The completion of Algebra 2/Trigonometry with a passing grade This course incorporates topics from Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Calculus, and Geometry to solve financial problems that occur in everyday life. Real world problems in investing, credit, banking, auto insurance, mortgages, employment, income taxes, budgeting, and planning for retirement are solved by applying the relevant mathematics. This course will include extensive use of a graphing calculator, research, partner/small group assignments, projects, and expert speakers.
Think Differently: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (9-12) (Eighth Period)
The goal of Think Differently is to help students gain and hone the skills that are necessary to be successful entrepreneurs. This course redefines entrepreneurship and exposes students to the different types of entrepreneurship. In addition, students learn the business model canvas, engage with real businesses, and have the opportunity to develop a business. This course also provides real world, hands-on learning related to actually starting a scalable company. Students are required, among other things, to talk with potential customers in order to do research. In addition, students work in teams learning how to turn a great idea into a great company.
EXTRACURRICULAR OPTIONS Buy It on the Bridge (7-12) Three times a year, this event enables budding entrepreneurs to sell to their peers and teachers in a festive and welcoming environment. Students sell a variety of products and experience first hand whether their product ideas are successful.
UCLA / Bain Consulting Business Case Competition (9-12) Once a year a group of students are selected to join the Bain Consulting Business Case Competition. This 4-6 week competition involves multiple schools and allows students to examine a real-life problem or tactical decision that a business is facing. At the end of the competition, students present their proposed solution to a panel of judges that include UCLA professors, executives from Bain Consulting, and executives from the company being discussed. Recent competitions have included cases from Riot Games, Susie Cakes, Instacart, and Netflix.
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