Entrepreneurship Program
Arise Classical Academy integrates the liberal arts with real-world applications through our Christian entrepreneurship programs. The entrepreneurship program will culminate in the launch of a nonprofit and student-owned business that catalyzes the fulfillment of the portrait of the graduate. Our Christian entrepreneurs equip students to be engaged Christians, lifelong learners, critical thinkers, beauty connoisseurs, persuasive communicators and dynamic leaders.
The entrepreneurship program begins with real-life board experience, strategic planning, and board meetings. These activities focus on the skills of the problem-solver and the attributes of collaboration, persuasion, reflection and productivity. The curriculum and execution will empower students with the confidence that they, too, can start a nonprofit to change the world around them.
Participating in these beyond-the-walls learning experiences offers a chance for students to apply their Christian discipleship and Classical scholarship with practical wisdom. Arise Classical Academy handpicks organizational partners who will invest in students with meaningful work experiences to develop the virtues of grit, grace, and a growth mindset.
9th Grade
Economics and Personal Finance
The entrepreneurship program begins with a foundational understanding of economics and personal finance. In order to be a successful entrepreneur, students must have a solid education in managing money and practical knowledge of the global and U.S. economy. It is imperative students are taught biblical stewardship as well and are consistently pointed to God, the ultimate creator and provider.
10th Grade
Foundational Entrepreneurship
Part of the entrepreneurship program will involve students creating a nonprofit specific to their class that will exist through graduation. This nonprofit will be created in order to raise and house money for their etiquette and protocol events, and field trips throughout their high school career. The practical process will empower students with the knowledge, expertise, and experience of starting a nonprofit. Guest mentors will instruct students and share their wisdom and business expertise throughout the year.
11th and 12th Grade
Building a Business- 11th
Christian Leadership and Entrepreneurship- 12th
The 11th and 12th grade years of the Entrepreneurship program will build upon the strategic steps and foundation laid in the 9th and 10th grade program and will lead to a student-owned business . The program will be guided by expert mentors, followed by weeks of execution on the student’s part. The weeks will build upon each other, helping students create a full business plan to be presented to business owners. At the end of their 11th grade year, each student will present their full business plan to a board of local entrepreneurs and officially launch their own businesses. This business will be carried into their senior year as they learn to develop, grow and steward well. Senior year will be used to develop Christian leadership, organizational skills, and emotional intelligence. At the end of the senior year, students will present their businesses in a “Shark Tank” setting to engage and persuade local
entrepreneurs and business owners to join or propel the businesses beyond the high school years.
For more information about the entrepreneurship program at Arise Classical Academy, call us at +1(412) 600-3579.