SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LAKE HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL

Rev. 06/2017

What is Entrepreneurship?

Entrepreneurs are people who are prepared to sacrifice their own time and effort to turn a good idea into a marketable product or service. They are persistent people who see risks as opportunities, are self motivated, and have the ability to use innovation and imagination to be successful.

If you love shows like Shark Tank and are interested in being your own boss, scheduling your own contracts and managing your own money, you may have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Lake Howell High School is home to the district’s Program of Emphasis in Business and Entrepreneurship. Students who participate in the program are introduced to the concept of entrepreneurship while also developing the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business. Students can choose which pathway, entrepreneurship or business, best meets their future goals.

BUSINESS &ENTREPRENEURSHIPPROGRAM OF EMPHASIS

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION4200 Dike Road

Winter Park, FL 32792(407) 746-9050

www.lakehowell.scps.k12.fl.us

FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.

Sanford, FL 32773407-320-0329

www.seminoleschoolchoices.us

ELIGIBILITYAs a Program of Emphasis, the Entrepreneurship program is open to:• Students zoned for Lake Howell High School• Out of zone students on an approved Program of

Emphasis transfer • Limited to incoming 9th grade students

For specific eligibility and application information, please visit the Student Assignment and Program Access website:

www.seminoleschoolchoices.us

TRANSPORTATION• Transportation is provided to eligible in-zone students

living more than two miles from the school.• Transportation is not provided for out-of-zone Program

of Emphasis students.• Approved out-of-zone transfer students may apply

for transportation through the Ticket to Ride program (bit.ly/SCPSTicketToRide). Through this program it is possible that a student may be granted access to pre-existing bus routes (pending space availability). This program does not create bus stops or bus routes and is not guaranteed for the duration of the transfer.

business &entrepreneurship

Benefits of Business Pathway and AA Degree

• Completed two-year degree in Business.

• Savings of ~$6500.00 (based on 60 credit hours not including textbooks, materials and other scheduled fees).

• Opportunity for a complete high school experience while taking college coursework.

Areas of Focus in Entrepreneurship Pathway

• Structure of organizations

• Basic economic principles of an entrepreneur

• Entrepreneurial behavior and ethics in business

• Idea generation and start-up strategies

• Applications of marketing, accounting and financing to a start-up

• Types and sources of government regulations and taxation that may affect a business

• Communication and technology skills used in entrepreneurship

• Components and development of a business plan

• Branding a business

For more information or to apply for

the Program of Emphasis Transfer, visit:

www.scps.k12.fl.us/poe-transfers

Program Pathways

Path 1: Business Students graduate with a high school diploma and an Associate in Arts degree from Seminole State College. In order to qualify for dual enrollment courses, students need to earn a college-ready score on the PERT test and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Path 2: EntrepreneurshipStudents can earn a high school diploma and industry certifications (ie. Quickbooks) in career and technical education (CTE) courses.

Helping SCPS students strive for success