Academy of Business Ownership

Mrs. Pat Berryman-Dages, Director
(352) 955-6839 ext. 299
berrympe@gm.sbac.edu

The purpose of this program is to prepare students as entrepreneurs, present entrepreneurship as a career path worthy of consideration, provide students with the skills needed to realistically evaluate their potential as a business owner, and develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.

The students in the Academy of Business Ownership own and operate the Eagle’s Café’, a business located on campus. The store has spirit items, jewelry, school supplies, and food items for sale. The students learn and are responsible for all phases of running a business.

This program is designed to:

• Develop competent, aggressive business leadership.
• Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
• Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
• Encourage members in the Development of individual projects, which contribute to the improvement of home, business and community.
• Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
• Encourage and practice efficient money management.
• Encourager scholarship and promote school loyalty.
• Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
• Facilitate the transition from school to work.