• Knightdale HS Career Academy Application
• BISA Course Recommendations
• BISA 10th Grade Registration Checklist
• BISA 11th Grade Registration Checklist
  

The Business Information Systems Academy is a personalized small learning community within Knightdale High School. Students complete academy requirements during the regular school day, with the exception of work internships. Academy students may also participate in required and elective classes outside of the academy, as well as other activities such as clubs and sports.

BISA Course Pathways
Students can follow three different Course Pathways in the Business Information Systems Academy:

• Business Administration and Finance
• Information Systems
  
• Marketing
  

Academy students normally take a mix of two or three academy courses each year and the rest academic or other elective courses. Academy courses are designed to show students how their subjects relate to each other and the career field.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN BISA?

• To gain real world experience in business and information systems
  
• To create opportunities for individual growth
• To gain practical work experience
• To receive special recognition at graduation
• To have the opportunity to learn with others who share the same interests
• To have leadership, service, and extra-curricular activities listed on their college and/or job application

WHO CAN JOIN?
Any rising 10th grader is eligible to join the Business Information Systems Academy. Students should pass their 9th grade math class with a “C” or better. Teacher recommendations will also be considered when applying.

Students who are admitted to the academy will begin taking a sophomore-level career / academic cohort class to connect their studies with real-world situations. After investigating career interests and completing entry level academy courses, students commit to the academy for the remainder of their academic career at KHS. This commitment will culminate in an internship their senior year at a business.

WHEN DO I NEED TO COMMIT?
Students are given the opportunity to investigate/explore the academy during their sophomore year.  At this point they will be asked to commit to the academy for their junior and senior years. 

HOW DO I APPLY?
Application packets are available in Mr. Duncan’s office (Rm 2619), any business teacher’s classroom, the KHS media center, and on the school website at http://knightdalehs.wcpss.net/careeracademy/.

• Knightdale HS Career Academy Application