1000   BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FINANCE

(1 Unit of Credit)

This course offers the student a variety of business experiences designed to help them become personally accountable for their own finances.  Topics studied include career exploration, budgeting, checkbook reconciliation, credit, car purchase, home purchase, investing, and the stock market.  Students will take part in several business simulations over the course of the semester.  Basic math proficiency is strongly recommended.

Prerequisite:                           None

Grades Taught:                       9, 10, 11, 12

1100   COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students will acquire skills in the area of computer software applications using the Microsoft Office XP suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.  An introduction to proper Internet research techniques and presentation skills will be taught as well.  Furthermore, the knowledge needed for the efficient operation of the keyboard using the touch method will be developed.

Prerequisite:                           None

Grades Taught:                       9, 10, 11, 12

1105   COMPUTER APPLICATIONS II  

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students in this course will further enhance and develop their skills with computer applications.  In addition to continued and advanced exposure to the Microsoft Office XP suite, students will develop skills in employment, problem solving, presentations, digital imaging, organization and communication.  This course is designed to prepare students for employment in today’s business environment.  Furthermore, by the end of the course students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) exams in any of the four primary applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access).

Prerequisite:                           Computer Applications I

Grades Taught:                       9, 10, 11, 12

1110   OFFICE PRACTICE   

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students will be prepared for support staff employment in the modern electronic business office.  The course includes word and data processing, records management, manual and electronic filing, communication and telephone skills, and personal and career development.

Prerequisite:                           Computer Applications I

Grades Taught:                       10, 11, 12

1175   WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT   

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students will learn how to design a web page using both HTML code and a WYSIWYG editor, such as Microsoft FrontPage.  Besides the introductory topics of changing text appearance and layout, advanced topics such as table, frames, forms, graphics, and animation will also be covered.  Students will also use software to edit images and adjust canned images.  Creation of logs, icons, navigation controls and background textures will be introduced.  Students will also use software to edit images and adjust scanned images.  Creation of logos, icons, navigation controls and background textures will be introduced.  Students enrolling in this course need a working knowledge of the Windows operating system and the personal computer.   This course is not intended to be a first course in computing.

Prerequisite:                           Computer Application II

Grades Taught:                       10, 11, 12

1140   ACCOUNTING I   

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students will learn the complete accounting cycle.  This beginning course will teach accounting procedures for the sole proprietorship and partnerships.  Manual and automated competency will be exhibited in journalizing and posting transactions; reconciling a bank statement; completing a work sheet; creating a trial balance, balance sheet, and income statement; adjusting and closing entries; and implementing petty cash and payroll procedures.

Prerequisite:
None (Business and Personal Finance recommended)

Grades Taught:                       10, 11, 12

1150   ACCOUNTING II   

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students will expand their knowledge of manual and automated accounting procedures with emphasis on partnership and corporation accounting practices.  Decision-making skills in budgeting, departmental accounting systems, payroll procedures, and simulated accounting experiences will be emphasized.

Prerequisite:                           Accounting I

Grades Taught:                       10, 11, 12

1160   ACCOUNTING III

(1 Unit of Credit)

In this advanced accounting course students will expand their knowledge of automated accounting procedures for the proprietorship, partnership, corporation, and basic inventory systems.  Use of automated accounting software will be emphasized.

Prerequisite:                           Accounting II

Grades Taught:                       11, 12

1170   MARKETING PRINCIPALS

(1 Unit of Credit)

The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the many facets of marketing:  general marketing, our free enterprise system, and service and product-oriented marketing.  Marketing is the tool that has allowed the United States economy to be one of the most successful in the world.  Students will learn the basics of marketing, following a product from development through market research, pricing, distribution, and selling.  Marketing introduces students to this universal process which includes an emphasis on promotion and advertising.  Relationships between consumers, business, and government are explored.

Prerequisite:                           None

Grades Taught:                       10, 11, 12
 

1165   11XX BUSINESS   (Externship)   

(1 Unit of Credit)

Students will have an opportunity to earn money while earning high school credit by working 15 hours per week in the local business community.  Students are dismissed from school one hour early to work in a school-supervised environment, compatible with the student’s career goals.  This class must be taken concurrently with a Career & Technical Education business class.

Prerequisite:   See Externship Coordinator for more details

Grades Taught:    12