The Digital Business Academy is a three-year "school-within-a-school" program designed for students in grades 10 - 12.  A team of teachers work together with approximately 60 students per grade level to provide a well-rounded academic and technical course of study. 

Our Mission  is to create a challenging, diverse, rewarding educational experience that prepares students for success in life, education and the 21st century workplace.

Our vision includes that:

  • All students understand the connectedness of academic, technological and social skills

  • All students demonstrate competence in basic workplace skills and ethics.

  • All students experience career exploration that includes interests, planning and goal setting

  • All students are literate in both Macintosh and PC platforms

  • All students are prepared to navigate an increasingly technological world

  • All students value diversity

  • All students practice clear communication skills in written and verbal forms

 

Benefits

Curriculum

Application
  
Students share their work in
the graphic arts lab.
Students create newsletters
in the computer applications lab.
 


BENEFITS

The Digital Business Academy offers the following benefits:

  • Integrated curriculum with a business/technology focus

  • Academic classes meet CSU and UC entrance requirements
  • Field trips to colleges, businesses, and cultural events
  • Summer internships at local companies
  • Mentors from industry

 
  • Community service
  • College and industry tours and information
  • Software certification
  • College credit classes
  • Activities and social events
  • Awards and scholarship opportunities
  • Graduation honors

 

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CURRICULUM

Academy classes meet both Milpitas High School graduation and college/university entrance requirements.

In addition to the required content, all Academy courses incorporate skills required for success in the business world such as marketing, finance and communication.

Curriculum of different Academy courses is also integrated on a regular basis to reinforce concepts and strengthen student understanding.

 

 

   Sophomore Program:

  • Academy English IIA
  • Academy World History
  • Academy Mathematics (Geometry/Alg.II)
  • Computer/Business Applications I

   Junior Program:

  • Academy American Literature
  • Academy U.S. History
  • Academy Mathematics (AlgebraII/Precalculus)
  • Computer/Business Applications II

   Senior Program:

  • Academy Economics
  • American Government
  • Academy Mathematics (Optional--Alg.II/Precalc.)
  • Academy Digital Art (Graphic Design)

 

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STUDENT APPLICATION

Please see Mrs. Hutchison in G-14 or pick up a form from the counseling office.

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