VyStar Academy of Business students take part in a rigorous curriculum in Business Management, Marketing and Administration that includes classes in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership, Business Law, Management and Human Resources, and Business Analysis. Students complete real-world entrepreneurship experience and learn how to start a small business. Many have the possibility to put these skills to work in our Menendez Merch school store or work in our fully functioning VyStar credit union on campus in our Business Analysis course. Industry certification opportunities are Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) and Project Management Ready (PMR). Students have the possibility to continue their academy experience with taking dual enrollment courses via St. Johns River State College or International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Program. This academy is perfect to get you career or college ready in the areas of management, marketing, real estate, sales, banking, or business ownership!
Mission
VyStar Academy of Business at Pedro Menendez High School is committed to providing a rigorous curriculum for students interested in careers in business. Through project-based learning, students will gain the knowledge and skills to excel academically and professionally.
Program of Study
Academy News
Last week, our VyStar Business Academy students had an incredible adventure touring the University of North Florida (UNF)! It was an amazing experience where they got to dive into the application process, explore various course options, learn about financial aid, scholarships, housing, and so much more. During their lunch-and-learn session, they had the chance to
🎄✨ The FBLA students brought festive cheer to the Hastings Hometown Christmas Parade! A big shoutout to Caleb Jarrard for lending his awesome tractor, making our float stand out. 🚜 And let’s not forget our stars, Ms. Menendez, Ja’Bri Steward, who rode along and proudly represented our school. It was a magical day filled with
Students making the most of this chilly weather buy selling new Menendez sweatshirt. Embracing their target market our business students surveyed their peers to determine the best styles for the colder weather.
Students took to the stage as the prosecution and defense teams battled it out in their mock trials. Mr. Davidson’s Legal Aspects of Business students participate in several mock trials throughout the year, providing them with a real-world legal experience.
Thank you to Ponte Vedra High School for hosting our business academy students today. PMHS students will be opening their very own school store and learned a great deal from the school that has paved the way with their Shark Shack store. Always great to see two school helping each other.
Contact
- Kristina Bransford, Program Specialist
(904) 547-8660
Location
600 State Road 206 West
St. Augustine, FL 32086
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