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Introducing the Smithtown School of Business 2012 NYS Department of the Year

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. Department Information. 9 full time staff Carole Coloe Phil Como

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Introducing the Smithtown School of Business 2012 NYS Department of the Year

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  1. Introducing theSmithtown School of Business2012 NYS Department of the Year High School EAST & High School WEST Smithtown Central School District Smithtown, NY Mrs. S. Dianne Elmore, Chairperson

  2. 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 • 1 secretary Marie Cotignola • 20 course offerings • 42 possible college credits • 2 Business Clubs – DECA and School of Business

  3. Department Program Offerings • Comprehensive Curriculum • Core Course Connections • College Level Courses • MBA/PHD • NYS Business Honor Society • DECA • School of Business Club • Virtual Enterprise • Business Olympics • Business Etiquette Dinner • Industry Advisory Board • Junior Achievement – High School Heroes • Paid Internships • CEIP

  4. Business Courses for High School Credit in Core Subjects 2010-2011 • Business Math – Mathematics Credit Enrollment: 17 SHS West / 21 SHS East • Business Law – Social Studies Credit Enrollment: 28 SHS West / 60 SHS East • College Accounting – Mathematics Credit Enrollment: 25 SHS West / 66 SHS East • Business Communications – English Credit Enrollment: 25 SHS East 2011-2012 • Business Math – Mathematics Credit Enrollment: 16 SHS West / 18 SHS East • Business Law – Social Studies Credit Enrollment: 33 SHS West / 50 SHS East • College Accounting – Mathematics Credit Enrollment: 45 SHS West / 90 SHS East • Business Communications – English Credit Enrollment: 44 SHS East

  5. College Credit Courses The following courses are offered through SUNY Farmingdale: • 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

  6. MBA/PhD • The School of Business features 2 academic honorary programs, called our MBA/Ph.D distinctions. • (Mastery of Business Achievement and A Personal Higher Degree) • MBA Student Requirements (students inducted into the NY State Business Honor Society): • Students must complete 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. • In 2011 we had 76 candidates for the Honor Society; in 2012 we had 80 students who were candidates for Honor Society. • 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. • In 2011 we had 10 candidates for the Ph.D; in 2012 we had 14 candidates for the Ph.D.

  7. 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 from Smithtown IAB members • Judges are recruited from Smithtown IAB and District Administration

  8. 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”.

  9. SHS West: 2010-2011 • 190 registered students • 93 students participated in Regional competition—54 qualified for the State competition. • 12 students participated in National competition– 1 Top 10 competitive event medal received and 1 Otis Spunkmeyer Scholarship awarded from National DECA. SHS West: 2011-2012 • 180 registered student members of the club—largest in school. • Recognized for 4th consecutive year as highest contributing club to state charity—Crohn’sand 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 • DECA Nationals Top 10 placement SHS East: 2010-2011 • 328 registered students • 107 Top 10 competitive events medals won at state level. • 5 New York State DECA Honor Society Award recipients. • 6 Top 10 competitive event medals won at ICDC in Orlando, Florida SHS East: 2011-2012 • 305 registered student members of the club • 90 Top 10 competitive events medals won at state level. • 5 New York State DECA Honor Society Award recipients. • Largest Chapter in New York State • Diamond Level Membership Campaign Recipient • 10 competitive event finalist medals won at ICDC in Salt Lake City, Utah

  10. 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.

  11. 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.”

  12. Business Department Promotional Campaigns • Promotional/Informational 5 x 7 glossy cards Professional posters • Multimedia PowerPoint Presentations • Various websitesand web blogs www.smithtownschoolofbusiness.com • Community Connections

  13. 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.

  14. 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: • Healthcare • Finance • Law • Insurance • Accounting • Marketing • Banking • Fashion

  15. Interdepartmental Relationships • Female Power Brunches: • in conjunction with Guidance and other departments within the high schools • Senior Projects (career related) – • in conjunction with English Department • College Connections Assembly • in conjunction with Guidance • 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 • Strictly Student Film Festival • in conjunction with the Art Department • International Business Careers Day • in conjunction LOTE department (Languages other than English) and the School of Businerss • Healthcare CEIP (Career Exploration Internship Program) • 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

  16. 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 • 75 High School Students participated • 3 Elementary schools participated HS Heroes – SHSW • 75 High School Students participated • 4 Elementary schools participated

  17. The 2012 NYS Business Department of the Year! SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSmithtown, New York

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