ACCOUNTING 1
BUS100 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Equivalency: .5 credit Personal Finance
Course Description:
Learn to manage financial records for business and personal activities such as financial reporting and reconciling bank statements. Accounting is highly recommended for all students interested in a career in Business or Marketing. College credit available.
ACCOUNTING 2
BUS200 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
Course Description:
Learn to manage financial records for a corporation by recording business transactions, preparing financial statements, managing payroll, calculating taxes and operating a computerized accounting system. College credit available.
BUSINESS LAW
BUS334 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Course Description:
Learn about ethics, our legal system and your personal rights and responsibilities. Topics will include criminal and civil law, contracts, insurance, real property, and employment rights.
DIGITAL TOOLS
COM116 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Course Description:
This course provides students with hands-on experience using today’s technology. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an entry-level proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access), Internet use and misuse, digital design, career exploration, and an introduction to HTML. Students will become more efficient and effective utilizing the skills necessary to be academically and professionally successful.
IT ACADEMY 1
COM100 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Course Description:
Develop proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software for school and workplace. Students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification upon successful completion of Microsoft exam. College credit available.
IT ACADEMY 2
COM200 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Course Description:
Develop proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access software for school and workplace. Students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification upon successful completion of Microsoft exam. College credit available.
MARKETING ESSENTIALS
MAR410 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Course Description:
Learn about the role marketing plays in our free enterprise system, and why some companies are successful while others fail. Make yourself a valuable employee by learning the Steps to Selling, advertising and public relations skills. DECA participation is recommended. College credit available.
RETAIL STORE
MAR460 (Semester)
Credits: .5, may be repeated for credit
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Marketing Essentials
Course Description:
Gain valuable experience by managing and operating the school store and learn how a business can increase profit and sales productivity. Students plan, organize and implement all components of the student store including ordering, bookkeeping, and personnel management and supervision. May be repeated for credit. College credit available.
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
MAR465 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 9 – 12
Course Description:
Learn the basic principles of Marketing and Economics with a special emphasis on sports and entertainment. Create a sample Press Kit to use when applying for Sports and Entertainment positions. College credit available.
FINANCIAL ALGEBRA
MAT365/366 (Year)
Credits: 1.0
Grade Level: 11 – 12
Equivalency: 1.0 credit 3rd Year Math
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 and Geometry OR concurrent enrollment in Geometry.
Equipment needed: A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus, or better).
Course Description:
Increase math understanding and skills by working with real-world financial situations and problems. Topics include: Stock Market, Banking Services, Income Taxes, Independent Living, Consumer Credit, Preparing Budgets, and Employment Basics. College credit available.
PERSONAL FINANCE
HEC315 (Semester)
Credits: .5
Grade Level: 12
Course Description:
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to confidently approach the challenges of managing personal finances. Topics include financial responsibility and decision making, personal income, taxes, savings, investments, banking, credit, debt, insurance, and purchasing goods and services. Students also complete a career exploration and develop employment seeking skills. Fulfills district graduation requirement