Business & Marketing

Elevate Your Brand, Master Your Market

The Business and Marketing Pathway offers dynamic curriculums designed to cultivate entrepreneurial spirit and equip students with essential skills for success in the business world. With a focus on hands-on learning, our students have the unique opportunity to run and manage the school store. Through our business and marketing courses, students gain a comprehensive understanding of key principles such as market research, product development, branding, advertising, and sales strategies. They learn to analyze market trends, develop effective marketing campaigns, and make informed business decisions. Many seniors take the Financial Algebra course to prepare for their future by learning about jobs, paychecks, taxes, insurance, investing, loans, bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial decisions they will soon be making. Join the High School Business and Marketing Pathway and unlock your potential as a future business leader. Experience the thrill of running a successful school store while developing the skills necessary for a prosperous career in the world of commerce.

WVSD FUTURES Business Marketing

To learn more about this pathway, contact:

Tina Martinez

Business and Marketing Instructor

Career Options & Salary Range

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT


  • Retail Salesperson
  • Brand Representative
  • Social Media Coordinator

$38,000-$50,000

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE (1-2 YEARS)


  • Real Estate Agent
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Bookkeeper
  • SEO. Specialist
  • Photographer or Camera Operator

$39,000-$80,000

BACHELOR’S DEGREE (4 YEARS)


  • Marketing, Communications, or Social Media Manager
  • Hotel Management
  • Event Planner or Public Relations
  • HR Specialist
  • Accountant, Auditor, or Financial Advisor

$54,000-$168,000

ADVANCED DEGREE (6+ YEARS)


  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Analyst
  • Optimization Manager
  • Marketing Director

$90,000-$220,000

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Class Schedule

The table below lets you see the different schedules for different educational pathways. Clicking each of the boxes below will change the table so that you can see the classes required under that pathway. When registering, make sure to use the class numbers reflected on the schedule table for your educational path to make sure you're selecting the correct classes. Click here to learn how to register. While we try to make class options available each semester, we cannot guarantee that all classes will always be available.

Educational Paths

Click a button below to see different learning options within this pathway:

This pathway allows you to complete all graduation requirements for West Valley, while participating in Futures hands-on training, classes, and programs.

9th
Semester 1
9th
Semester 2
10th
Semester 1
10th
Semester 2
11th
Semester 1
11th
Semester 2
12th
Semester 1
12th
Semester 2
Class 1 English:
English 9 or equivalent
English:
English 9 or equivalent
English:
English 10 or equivalent
English:
English 10 or equivalent
English:
English 11 or equivalent
English:
English 11 or equivalent
English:
English 12 or equivalent
English:
English 12 or equivalent
Class 2 Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend
Elective:
Math or Choice
Elective:
Math or Choice
Class 3 Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Biology
Science:
Biology
Science:
Science Elective
Science:
Science Elective
Elective:
Science or Choice
Elective:
Science or Choice
Class 4 History:
World
Health & Fitness:
Health
History:
US History 101
Elective:
Choice
History:
US History 102
History:
History Elective
History:
Civics
History:
CWP
Class 5 CTE:
School Store or Photo & Design
CTE:
School Store Management or Graphic Design 101
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech or Any CTE
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech or Any CTE
Class 6 Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Elective:
Choice
Elective:
Choice
Elective:
Choice
Elective:
Choice
Elective:
Choice
See all electives
HS Graduation Requirement
Ram to Wildcat
Pathway

This pathway allows you to complete all graduation requirements for West Valley, as well as meet the standard requirements for most four-year colleges and universities while participating in Futures hands-on training, classes, and programs. Be sure to check college requirements for your college of choice or discuss any special requirements for your preferred college with your counselor.

9th
Semester 1
9th
Semester 2
10th
Semester 1
10th
Semester 2
11th
Semester 1
11th
Semester 2
12th
Semester 1
12th
Semester 2
Class 1 English:
English 9 or equivalent
English:
English 9 or equivalent
English:
English 10 or equivalent
English:
English 10 or equivalent
English:
English 11 or equivalent
English:
English 11 or equivalent
English:
English 12 or equivalent
English:
English 12 or equivalent
Class 2 Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend
Math:
CHS PreCalc or Financial Algebra
Math:
CHS PreCalc or CHS FInancial Algebra
Class 3 Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Biology
Science:
Biology
Science:
Chemistry
Science:
Chemistry
Science:
Science or Choice
Science:
Science or Choice
Class 4 History:
World
Health & Fitness:
Health
History:
US History 101
Elective:
Choice
History:
US History 102
History:
History Elective
History:
CWP
History:
Civics
Class 5 CTE:
School Store or Photo & Design
CTE:
School Store Management or Graphic Design 101
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech or Any CTE
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech or Any CTE
Class 6 World Language:
World Language
World Language:
World Language
World Language:
World Language
World Language:
World Language
Arts & Music:
CHS MUS 101, 102, or 102
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
See all electives
HS Graduation Requirement
Ram to Wildcat
Pathway

This pathway allows you to complete most core college classes for your degree at Central Washington University while at West Valley, so you can advance directly into your major program and reduce your time at the college by up to two years.

9th
Semester 1
9th
Semester 2
10th
Semester 1
10th
Semester 2
11th
Semester 1
11th
Semester 2
12th
Semester 1
12th
Semester 2
Class 1 English:
English 9 or equivalent
English:
English 9 or Equivalent
English:
English 10 or equivalent
English:
English 10 or equivalent
English:
AP English
English:
CHS Engl 111
English:
CHS Engl 201
English:
CHS Engl 170
Class 2 Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Geometry or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend
Math:
Algebra 2 or Teacher Recommend
Math:
CHS Financial, CHS Precalc or Calculus
Math:
CHS Financial, CHS Precalc or Calculus
Class 3 History:
World
Health & Fitness:
Health
History:
CHS History 144
History:
CHS History 144
Elective:
CHS Sociology or CHS Psych
History:
History Elective
History:
Civics
History:
CWP
Class 4 Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Physical Science
Science:
Biology
Science:
Biology
Science:
Chemistry
Science:
Chemistry
Elective:
CHS ENST 201
Elective:
CHS ENST 202
Class 5 CTE:
School Store or Photo & Design
CTE:
School Store Management or Graphic Design 101
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech
CTE:
Graphic Design or Marketing or AV-Tech or Choice
CTE:
CHS Econ 102
Class 6 World Language:
World Language
World Language:
World Language
World Language:
World Language
World Language:
World Language
Arts & Music:
CHS MUS 101, 102 or 103
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
Health & Fitness:
Any PE
See all electives
HS Graduation Requirement
Ram to Wildcat
Pathway

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