MISSION STATEMENT
Business Education is a vital element of a comprehensive K-12
education, which will assist all students in becoming useful and productive members of society. It is the philosophy of the Business
Education Department to provide skills and opportunities for and about business to students planning further education and /
seeking employment.
BROAD GOALS
The Business Education Department provides opportunities that will enable students
to:
- Develop an awareness of career opportunities in business and the means of
pursing such a career.
- Gain an understanding of the language and mechanics of business.
- Understand the diverse nature of work.
- Develop an awareness of the global nature of business.
- Effectively work and communicate with others. Develop leadership and
teamwork abilities.
- Become informed, financially literate consumers as well as community
contributors and good citizens.
- Appreciate the benefits and the necessity of life-long learning.
- Function in a technologically changing society.
Business Education will foster these traits through the use of contemporary
curriculum, current technology, integrated and interdisciplinary efforts,
and a variety of learning experiences.
"Advanced Standing" is an
articulated agreement between Holmen High School and Western Wisconsin Technical
College (WWTC) whereby a student
might be able to receive WWTC credit for courses taken while in high
school. See a business education instructor or guidance counselor for
more information.
