Crafting Your Future: The Business Plan Course for High School Students
- RGE Strategies Publishing
- Jul 15
- 6 min read
Updated: Sep 2
What is a Business Portfolio?
A business portfolio is a comprehensive collection of documents that showcase a company's products, services, achievements, and overall strategy. As a business consultant would explain, it's like a professional resume for your business idea. It typically includes a business plan, financial statements, marketing materials, and other relevant documents that paint a complete picture of your business venture.
This comprehensive program is tailored for two distinct groups:
- Ambitious young entrepreneurs who are actively engaged in business activities. It caters to students who are already at the helm of their own ventures, providing them with tools to refine and expand their existing operations.
-Simultaneously, this course can also be taken by students who have created a full business idea or a full fictional business concept. It is suitable for those with creative minds who can develop detailed real-world scenarios for their fictitious enterprise.
Our course is an opportunity for your student to create a crucial document for their business portfolio, their 8 sectioned business plan. Business plan sections 1-7 + optional income statement (students can choose not to include the income statement in their presentation).
1. Crafting a Compelling Executive Summary -Live Class
2. Defining Your Company's Description - Live Class
3. Detailing Your Products or Services - Live Class
4. Conducting a Thorough Market Analysis - Live Class
5. Developing a Winning Marketing Strategy - Live Class
6. Your Management Team - Live Class
7. Creating an Operational Plan - Live Class
8. Your Income Statement & Accounting Terms - Live Class:
*Business Plan Structure & Presentation - Live Classes
**Standard Level Students Have 12 Live Classes - EOC Presentation Will Be Presented to The Parent or Guardian
Bonus!
Week 1: Online safety, cybersecurity & protecting your business against scams - Not a live class
Bonus!
Live Class: Business policies
*Group students have the opportunity to join our RGE business community, for class communications, only visible to our high school group members (Monitored by teachers and RGE owners). One on one students and parents receive an exclusive client portal. All live student receive access to our exclusive student webpage which houses Regina, our Ai study buddy who is intentionally programmed to help each student with industry specific study tactics and guidance. Don't worry, Regina will not complete any work for your students but she can help study for tests, quizzes, and simplify topics within the course.
Bonus Extending Your Business Plan Self-Paced Lesson Access!
Advanced comprehensive lessons for students who are interested in business funding - self study, no live classes: Business plan sections 8-11
8. Projecting Your Finances
9. Determining Funding Requirements
10. Planning Your Exit Strategy
11. Your Business Plan Appendices
Bonus!
SWOT analysis
*Extending Your Business Plan 18 week self paced course will be available January 5th, 2026 - $40/Month with bonus lessons, including public speaking.
Course Grading Structure
Grading Options Available
#1 Teacher-Administered Participation and Effort Grade Option
All students (both standard enrollment and group class students) are eligible to receive a 100% participation and effort grade administered by the instructor. This assessment evaluates student engagement and consistent effort throughout the course duration. You must choose this option during the live virtual course registration.
#2 No Grade Option
For a more relaxed learning experience, students may choose to participate in the course without receiving a formal grade, focusing solely on knowledge acquisition and personal enrichment rather than assessment outcomes.
Online Course Components (Available to All Students)
Every enrolled student receives complete access to comprehensive online materials, including:
- Interactive Quizzes: Knowledge assessment tools for reinforcing key concepts
- Additional Homework Assignments: Extended practice opportunities for skill development
- Presentation Preparation Materials: Structured resources for communication skill enhancement
- Written Journal Entry Prompts: Reflective exercises promoting critical thinking
- Four Advanced Independent Study Lessons: Self-directed learning module for additional student enrichment or funding seeking business plans
- 60+ Hours of Coursework: Comprehensive instructional content with 7-month access period
#3 Parent Grading Guide Option
The Parent Grading Guide ($24.99) provides parents and guardians with detailed rubrics, assessment criteria, and calculation methods to determine a complete course grade based on all online components and student work completion.
Parent and Guardian Information
As a parent or guardian, you have multiple options for your student's course assessment. Your child will receive a participation and effort evaluation from the instructor (if you choose during registration), which can achieve 100% based on their engagement. Additionally, because every student has full access to our comprehensive online platform, your child can complete quizzes (premium students have a midterm and final), journal entries, and a presentation. If you prefer to calculate a complete academic grade that reflects your student's mastery of course content, our Home Grading Guide provides you with all the tools, rubrics, and instructions needed to evaluate your child's work comprehensively. This option gives you direct insight into your student's progress while maintaining academic rigor and providing a thorough assessment of their learning achievements throughout the 60+ hour curriculum for $24.99.
Why Take Our "Crafting a Business Plan" Course?
Does your high school student have big entrepreneurial dreams? Our "Crafting a Business Plan" course is designed to help them guide those dreams into reality. Whether they're looking to:
- Create a formal business plan with the free lessons for potential investors
- Develop a personal business plan to guide your future endeavors
- Evaluate the feasibility of their business idea
This course is your first step towards building a successful business portfolio.
Benefits of Our Course
1. Idea Refinement: Polish business concepts and make them shine.
2. Feasibility Assessment: Determine if the business idea has what it takes to succeed.
3. Growth Potential: Explore the possibilities for scaling the business.
4. Foundation Building: Lay the groundwork for a well-thought-out business strategy.
5. Portfolio Creation: Develop a custom business plan document for the business portfolio.
Skills Students Gain
Beyond creating a business plan, they'll develop valuable skills that will serve them well in any career path:
1. Analytical and Critical Thinking: Learn to evaluate ideas objectively and make informed decisions.
2. Technical Writing: Master the art of clear, concise communication.
3. Organizational Skills: Develop the ability to manage complex research and information.
4. Online Safety: Develop skills to spot a scam & understanding the importance of planning ahead.
Message for students: Is This Course Right for You?
Writing a business plan is a challenging but rewarding process. It requires time, research, and motivation. Before you’re enrolled, consider if you're ready to:
- Dedicate time to thorough research and planning
- Think critically about your business and ideas
- Accept constructive feedback and refine your concepts
Remember, while we'll be there to guide you every step of the way, the task of creating your business plan is ultimately yours. This course is an investment in your future, providing an inside look at the intricate details of business planning.
What We Offer
-One-on-one classes and small group classes of 5 students
-12-13 Live virtual meetings during the online 18 week course
(Standard 12 and Group/Premium 13 Live Virtual Meetings)
-Payment plans
-3 different class types for 3 different payment scales
-Different levels of engagement with homework, quizzes, an EOC business plan presentation, parent or teacher grading options, or we can provide a more relaxed learning environment. This course is detailed enough for a parent assigned 60 hour 0.5 credit homeschool elective.
The Journey Starts Here
Is your student ready to take this large step towards becoming a more prepared entrepreneur? Register your student today for our "Crafting a Business Plan" course so they can start building their business portfolio. It's more than just a class – it's their gateway to the world of business insight and a chance to see entrepreneurship from a guided and experienced point of view.
They don't have to just dream about their business aspirations – they can plan it, refine it, and make the opportunity for success a reality!
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Disclaimer
RGE Digital Strategies and RGE Strategies Publishing are non-accredited entities. The courses, programs, and materials offered by these organizations, including the "Crafting Your Business Plan" course, are not affiliated with or endorsed by any accredited educational institution. While we strive to provide high-quality, practical education and resources, our offerings do not result in academic credits or formally recognized qualifications. Students and participants should be aware that the knowledge and skills gained through our programs, while valuable for personal and professional development, may not be recognized as equivalent to accredited educational courses or degrees. We encourage individuals to carefully consider their educational and career goals when selecting our programs and to consult with relevant professional or academic advisors if formal accreditation is a requirement for their intended path.
