BUSINESS
Computer Applications I
One semester
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. The course will expose the students to practical examples of using computer applications as a useful tool in business. In addition it will acquaint students with the proper procedures to create documents, worksheets, databases, presentations, e-mail, address books, and maintaining appointments. This class will satisfy the computer technology graduation requirement.
Computer Applications II
One semester
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I
This course is designed to teach the advanced functions of Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook. This course will expose the students to advanced examples of using the computer applications as a useful tool in business. In addition it will provide mastery of the proper procedures to create documents, worksheets, databases, presentations, e-mail, address books, and maintaining appointments. This class will satisfy the computer technology graduation requirement.
Computer Programming
One semester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: “C” in Algebra, Computer Applications I or Word Processing
This
course is designed to introduce the student to the Visual Basic programming
language. Flowcharting, writing, running, and debugging programs are minimum
student objectives. This class will satisfy the computer technology graduation
requirement.
Desktop Publishing
One semester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or Word Processing
This course offers students an opportunity to learn how to create and publish desktop projects such as newsletters, brochures, handbooks, etc. Students will use the following software programs: Adobe InDesign CS2 and Adobe PhotoShop CS2. Students enrolling should have an attention to detail and a flair for design. This class will satisfy the computer technology graduation requirement.
Web Page Design
One Semester
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or Word Processing
Students enrolled in this class will learn the programming languages HTML and touch on JavaScript and CSS. Students will also learn web page design software to create web documents and manage a web site. Students will utilize this knowledge, along with conceptual design models, in creating various World Wide Web pages. This course will rely heavily on self-directed reading, research, and writing assignment.
Advanced Web Page Design
One Semester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or Word Processing, and Web Pages (C or above)
Students enrolled in this class will learn advanced HTML, CSS, Java Script, Flash and Frontpage. Students will utilize this knowledge, along with conceptual design models, in creating various World Wide Web pages for school and community use. Students will be responsible for updating and maintaining the high school website. This course will require that students are self directed and motivated to work on the school website.
Accounting I
One
Year
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Accounting is a lab course which presents a systematic way of keeping records and introduces computerized accounting. Most of the work will be done in class; therefore, attendance is important. This course serves as an introduction to college accounting.
Computerized Accounting II
One Year
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Accounting I
This course builds on the foundation of Accounting I by using advanced manual and computerized accounting. Students will obtain further training in the techniques and procedures of accounting with emphasis on partnerships and corporations.
Computerized Accounting III
One semester
Grades:
12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: Accounting I & II & instructor Permission
Students will learn QuickBooks, a commercial computerized accounting software package. Students must have INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION to enroll in this advanced course.
Entrepreneurship
One Semester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None
This course is an overview in starting a business and creating a comprehensive business plan. In addition the following will be taught: marketing, advertising, obtaining loans, personnel management, recordkeeping, legal requirements, e-commerce, social and ethical responsibilities as well as problem solving in the work place. This course will rely heavily on research and writing skills. Students will use Quickbooks and Virtual Business Management 2.0 software. Students enrolled in this course need to have a genuine interest in starting their own business.
Personal
Finance
One semester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit 1/2
Prerequisite: None
Personal Finance teaches students step-by-step methods of approaching smart earning, spending, saving and investing strategies. Topics include everything from earning an income, planning for the future, certificates of deposit to mutual funds, and insurance. Students will learn how to analyze the value of the stock market. Financial planning, banking, credit, online shopping, online investing, and taxes are discussed from a technology perspective.
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
One Semester
Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None
Sports and entertainment marketing is a specialized course for students with interest in the field of sports and entertainment. In addition to a marketing overview, this course is designed to provide these students with competencies in the area of promotion, sales, event marketing, facility design, merchandising, advertising, public relations/publicity, sponsoring, ticket distribution and career opportunities as they relate to the sports and entertainment industry.
Business Law
One Semester
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to help students learn about ethics and the impact of the law on their daily lives. Some of the topics discussed will be: contract law, consumer protection, employment contracts, property law, credit obligations, bankruptcy and insurance. Students will be required to examine and analyze actual court cases.
On The Job Training For Business I
Sem/Year
Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 1/2 or 1
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or Word Processing
This course is designed for students who wish to enter the accounting, finance, or business technology fields. It allows business students to use their acquired classroom skills in a real job setting. Students have to apply to the program in the spring to be eligible for the next school year. Students are required to complete 180 hours of work experience. Students may take one semester of OJT I during their Junior year and may complete one semester of OJT II during their Senior year. OR Juniors and Seniors may take 2 semesters of OJT I.
On The Job Training For Business II
Sem/Year
Grade: 12
Credit: 1/2
Prerequisite: OJT FOR BUSINESS I
This course is designed for students who wish to enter the accounting, finance, or business technology fields. It allows business students to use their acquired classroom skills in a real job setting. Students have to apply to the program in the spring to be eligible for the next school year. Students are required to complete 180 hours of work experience. Students may take one semester of OJT I during their Junior year and may complete one semester of OJT II during their Senior year. OR Juniors and Seniors may take 2 semesters of OJT I.