SchoolHouse Coffee & Market

SchoolHouse Coffee and Market is a School Based Enterprise (SBE) serving a two-fold purpose. Participating students learn about business startup, marketing, and daily operations, as well as make coffee and sell various other items to our faculty and staff. It offers a realistic work environment with real-world skills and work experience for students later entering trade school, college, or the workforce. It fills a need in the marketplace for whatever type of goods or services the enterprise has chosen to market and sell.

Sponsors

Mr. Eric Smalley

Mr. Sean Smith

DECA SBE

Requirements for participating in SchoolHouse Coffee and Market include:

Academic Achievement

A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, is required.

Service

As this is a learning opportunity, students are expected to contribute to the business without compensation. This includes performing the duties required of the business and the assigned tasks, as well as working within a group to accomplish goals.

Leadership

Students should demonstrate leadership skills, such as being resourceful, a good problem solver, and an idea contributor.

Character

Students should demonstrate good behavior in and out of school, and be responsible for completing their obligations. No disciplinary infractions categorized as major will be allowed.

Understanding the Obligations of Membership

Students who are employed at SchoolHouse Coffee and Market should be aware of the time and commitment involved with this opportunity. For example, there may be required attendance at meetings and other obligations outlined by the business. Students are also required to be on time and make arrangements for shifts they are unable to work.