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Philosophy
We live in a consumer oriented society. A clear understanding of how business operates, markets rise and fall, and the use and misuse of technology are vital in making wise choices and planning for the future.
By understanding the hows and whys of business and technology we can enrich our daily lives and the lives of those around us. We can better understand the forces that drive nations, cultures, and individuals in both their secular and religious lives as we learn about "their economic / technologial realities."
Faculty
Mr. Marc Amos, Chairperson
Mr. Daniel Hornbeek
Mr. Ralph Jaworski
Mrs. Jennifer McMinn
Mr. Craig Petrus
BUSINESS
| COURSE |
GRADE(S) |
PREREQUISITES |
| Introduction to Business |
10,11,12 |
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| Advanced Business |
11 |
Intro to Business
11th gr. Teacher Recom. |
| Accounting I |
10,11,12 |
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| Accounting II |
11,12 |
Accounting I |
| Intro to Personal & School Computing |
9,10,11,12 |
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| Complete Excel & PowerPoint |
9,10,11,12 |
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| Intro to Presentation with Pagemaker and Photoshop |
9, 10, 11, 12 |
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| Intro to Dreamweaver |
10, 11, 12 |
Teacher recommendation |
| Intro to Freehand |
11, 12 |
Teacher recommendation |
| Advanced Computer |
11, 12 |
Teacher recommendation |
| Beginning CAD |
10,11, 12 |
Teacher recommendation |
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
Code: #5 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester
Introduction to Business Education is a personal business management course which provides students with the tools necessary to meet a variety of future needs. Topics will include money management, planning for financial security, insurance, and credit management. The course will also include a job entry level unit covering making career decisions, self assessment, and preparing all aspects of getting a job.
ADVANCED BUSINESS
Code: #505 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester Prerequisite: Introduction to Business
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply the basic principles learned in Intro to Business t o a variety of economic problems found in the world today. Topics include Microeconomics (behavior and decision making by individuals and firms), Macroeconomics (behavior and decisions making by unions and governments) international and Global Economics.
ACCOUNTING I
Code: #541 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
Accounting I addresses the Accounting Cycle: nature of accounts and techniques of recording, classifying, and summary decisions. The course provides a procedure from the handling of debits and credits to the completion of business statements and reports. Furthermore it provides a background for better understanding of business principles and practices and furnishes a foundation for more advanced study as well as an introduction to computer accounting.
ACCOUNTING II
Code: #542 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year Prerequisite: Accounting I
This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply the basic principles learned in Accounting I to a variety of accounting problems found in business today. Students work with a business simulation that gives them practical experience. The course will further develop the student's computer skills in regard to accounting procedures and practices.
INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL AND SCHOOL COMPUTING
Code: #523 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester
This course will cover word processing, database, spreadsheet and integration of these three, introduction to research on the Internet, and e-mail (as available). Introduction to the windows environment, and simple program installation will be offered as available.
COMPLETE EXCEL AND POWERPOINT
Code: #524 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester
This course will cover spreadsheets through Microsoft Excel with an emphasis on display and prediction. Furthermore it will allow students to gain a full understanding and appreciation for PowerPoint as a presentation tool.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS WITH PAGEMAKER
AND PHOTOSHOP
Code: #525 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester
This course will deal primarily with presentations using the computer and would include desktop publishing, presentation software63 and drawing programs which integrate graphic into a presentation. This course would continue use of the Internet for research, as available.
INTRODUCTON TO DREAMWEAVER AND FLASH
Code: #526 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course will use Dreamweaver software for building and managing HTML-based websites Flash software will be used for developing rich Internet content and applications delivered across various platforms and devices. It is intended for the more serious student and requires students to be self motivated and able to work and solve problems with limited instructor intervention.
INTRODUCTION TO FREEHAND AND FIREWORKS
Code: #527 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course will use Freehand software, a vector-based drawing application, to produce high quality illustrations for print and the web. Fireworks software will be used for creating, editing, and animating web graphics. It is intended for the more serious student and requires students to be self motivated and able to work and solve problems with limited instructor intervention.
ADVANCED COMPUTER TOPICS
Code: #528 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course will is for the more serious-minded student and would include a programming language, network management, web page constructions, editing and combinations of video and computer presentation, multimedia presentations, repair and trouble shooting.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ASSISTED DRAWING (CAD)
Code: #529 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
This course deals with the specific software which generates two and three dimensional objects. It is intended for the more serious student and requires students to be self motivated and able to work and solve problems with limited instructor intervention.
HOME ECONOMICS
Course Grade(s)
Life Skills 9, 10
Interior Design 11, 12
Creative Foods & Nutrition 11,12
INDIVIDUALIZED HOME EXPERIENCES
An Action Project is the basis of the semester exam grade. Possible projects include home repair/maintenance, home reorganization, food preparation, room design and many more.
LIFE SKILLS
Code: #612 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
It's not easy being a team. Decision making, developing self-esteem, eating habits, food preparation, laundry, sewing skills, spending money, child care, living and working with others, are among the many skills learned in this class. Show off your creativity and get a machine sewn product to show off your skills. Life Skills will offer you resource management tools than can be used in a lifetime.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Code: #603 Credit: .5
Length: Semester
This course in Interior Design covers a broad spectrum of topics. Students will learn about housing, decoration, floor plan selection and the principles and elements of design in coordinating room arrangements. Enjoy hearing from
professionals in the Interior Design field, then try your skills with hands-on design activities.
CREATIVE FOODS AND NUTRITION I
Code: #604 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester
Food choices can affect your health, your time management and your pocketbook. Learn how to make healthy, economical and fun choices for your diet. Learn to prepare some of your favorite foods and establish good eating habits that will serve you for a lifetime. Students will learn how to assume responsibility for meal planning, nutrition and food preparation.
WOODS
Course Grade(s)
Woodworking I 10, 11, 12
Woodworking II 11, 12
Woodworking III 12
WOODWORKING I
Code: #631 Credit: 0.5
Length: Semester
The students will learn about safety, different kinds of wood, and its importance as a construction material. The students will experience hands-on training with hand tools and portable power tools. Projects will be constructed according to ability. The students will supply their own wood supplies.
WOODWORKING II
Code: #632 Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
This course will stress the use of industrial power tools. The safe set-up and use of these tools will be explored through topics of materials and mass production, and construction and finishing. The students will supply their own wood supplies.
WOODWORKING III
Code: #633A Credit: 1.00
Length: Year
This course will be for advanced woodworkers. Cabinet making, construction techniques, and advanced tool setup and use will be covered. Students will provide their own supplies.
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