Course Offerings in
BUSINESS

Courses in the business department offer students an opportunity to develop or improve skills that have a practical application in both the academic and professional world. Students enrolling in a business course will find the curriculum varied, relevant to their interests and presented for students at all ability levels. All the course offerings in the Business department are designed to run for one semester.

WORD PROCESSING                                                                                               Credit: 0.5
Learn to proficiently prepare sophisticated documents for high school, college and future employment. Students will explore the various techniques of word processing using Microsoft Word while developing the necessary typing skills to produce attractive reports, term papers, outlines, business letters, tables and other forms of correspondence. A sophisticated office simulation will provide the students with experience in all aspects of document processing within an office environment.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING                                                                                          Credit: 0.5
This course is based in Microsoft’s Word and Publisher software, along with the use of scanners, the Internet, and laser printers.  Students will learn how to improve their ability to communicate ideas quickly through the integration of text, graphics, and digital photographic images to produce such documents as newsletters, brochures, and business cards.

WEB DESIGN                                                                                                               Credit 0.5
This course is designed to allow students to create , edit and maintain web pages using Microsoft Frontpage software. Students will learn how to create a web page, add internal and external links, use various formatting techniques, apply themes, insert graphics, create and modify tables, create frames and use styles. Each student will be required to complete a culminating project involving the design and creation of a web page of his/her choice.     

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS                                                                                 Credit: 0.5
A challenging course offered to students preparing for employment or who are planning to enter college.  Meaningful software applications will be taught using word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and graphic software.  Popular software programs will be utilized (i.e., Power point, Excel, Access) on our state-of-the-art personal computer network.  Qualify yourself for a job in the business or computer field or gain a solid foundation for future use of computers in your personal and academic pursuits. 

MARKETING AND RETAILING                                                                            Credit: 0.5
This course is designed for students pursuing a future in the business world. This highly interactive course will allow students to engage their creative side while learning how to market a product, a service, and most importantly become a more informed consumer. New trends in marketing will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of marketing including: marketing essentials, consumer behavior, product research, selling, advertising, promotion and communication. Students will engage in individual and group activities. Students will be asked to express themselves either verbally or in written form. The internet will be utilized for research. Computers will be used to enhance the delivery of content and provide a means of improving individual communication skills.

ACCOUNTING I (College Preparatory)                                                                 Credit: 0.5
This course is reserved for students in grades 11 and 12 only. An introductory course into a successful way of keeping financial records of a single owner service business.  It presents the basic principles in their simplest form and shows the student how to use these principles through practical application.  Some computer application is utilized. After manual procedures are mastered, software will be used as an enrichment activity to facilitate the processing of acconting data.

ACCOUNTING II  (College Preparatory)                                                              Credit: 0.5
Designed for students who are interested in a more in-depth study of accounting.  It presents the necessary documentation needed for a successful partnership, operating a merchandising business. Establishing payroll register and tax obligations, depreciation calculations and producing financial statements are examples of documents produced in this course.  Computer accounting software will be used. This course is recommended for college bound students interested in a business major. After manual procedures are mastered, software will be used as an enrichment activity to facilitate the processing of acconting data.   Prerequisites:  Earn a minimum grade of 75% in Accounting

BUSINESS LAW                                                                                                          Credit: 0.5
This course is reserved for students in grade 11 or 12 only. This course is designed to help students understand various aspects of the law profession and how it relates to the business world.  Units of study will include lawyers, civil and criminal law, as well as the juvenile court system.   It also will cover the legal implications of the business world such as contracts, insurance, property, and employment. This course is recommended for college bound students interested in a business major.