BTHS VyStar Academy of Business
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The VyStar Business Academy is designed for students who want to develop the knowledge, skills, and leadership abilities needed to succeed in today’s business world. Through project-based learning, students gain real-world experience while exploring career opportunities in business. The academy provides access to dual enrollment courses, industry certifications, business competitions, field trips, guest speakers, networking events, and internship opportunities. Students can put their skills to work in the on campus fully functioning VyStar Credit Union or coming soon-our school store. Through DECA our curriculum-based club students make connections with like-minded students. Whether students plan to attend college, enter the workforce, or start their own business, the VyStar Business Academy prepares them for future success.
Entrepreneurship:
Dream of starting your own business, launching a new product, or leading an organization? The Entrepreneurship Strand is designed for students who are innovative, ambitious, and ready to turn ideas into action. Students explore business ownership, innovation, marketing, leadership, and business planning while learning how successful companies are created and grown. Through creative problem-solving and collaborative projects, students develop the confidence and skills needed to transform ideas into opportunities.
Lead with purpose. Innovate with confidence. Be a Bartram Trail Bear.
Finance:
Interested in how money moves the world and how smart financial decisions create success? The Finance Strand is designed for students who are interested in money management, investing, banking, and business decision-making. Students develop skills in financial planning, accounting, economics, and personal finance while learning how financial decisions impact businesses and individuals. Coursework emphasizes analytical thinking and practical financial skills that can be applied in both personal and professional settings.
Invest in your future. Make your mark. Be a Bartram Trail Bear.
Mission
VyStar Academy of Business and Finance at Bartram Trail High School will provide engaging and relevant curriculum in a supportive and nurturing environment. Through applied learning students develop confidence, long-lasting relationships and a sense of community.
Program of Study
Academy News
Students in our Information Technology Academy and Business Academy had an amazing experience touring the campus of University of North Florida. A special thank you to Joslyn Simmons the Assistant Director, Operations & Communication for the Coggin College of Business for arranging a full day packed full of fun.

This morning, the BTHS Ambassadors talked with 8th graders from Freedom Crossing Academy. The Ambassadors shared all of their favorite things about their program! The 8th graders were very attentive!

Bartram Trail Ambassadors spoke to 364 Swiss Point Middle School students to explain the programs of interest and inform the 8th graders what they had to look forward to in high school next school year. Many shared thier favorite experiences over the past 3-4 years in the academy or AFROTC! Their messages were well recieved

Two Scad graduates came to Bartram Trail to present their EV car design and explain to all CTE academy students about 3D printing, software design, color theory, interior design, industrial design and fine arts. All students were engaged and participated as they were very interested.

BTHS Academy students attended and competed in the DECA ICDC in Orlando for 3 days! So proud of these amazing students!

Contact
- Kristina Bransford, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8380
Location
7399 Longleaf Pine Parkway
St. Johns, FL 32259
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