Honors Class Presents Simulated Business to Board of Education

Hightstown High School’s honors Business Practice Firm class presented a skit to the Board of Education on Monday demonstrating a simulated business they created in the classroom, a news release said.

In the class, students simulated a pretzel business, called "Twist and Salt," by punching in on a time cards, and being paid with virtual checks through QuickBooks, according to a news release. Students also learned about purchasing, accounting, marketing, technology and human resources. 

The class featured their business at a Mercer County Community College trade show.

“Students are involved in decision-making, critical thinking and team activities.  The class utilizes a hands-on approach where students take responsibility for their own learning,” Amy Kramer, the class teacher, said in a news release.

Students have the option of receiving three class credits from Mercer County Community College for taking the course, the release said. Both 11th and 12th grade students are enrolled in the course.