BUSINESS EDUCATION

NOTE:  A computer course beyond Keyboarding I or Practical Keyboarding is required for graduation.

$5.00 Fee for All Keyboarding & Technology Classes
Advanced Level Classes – Must have solid keyboarding
skills and database/spreadsheet skills.

8th Grade – Competency test or Keyboarding I prerequisite for all computer courses.

General Business  (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Year Course - 2 Credits

The primary aim of this course is to give students an understanding of the component parts of the economic structure in general and of the business enterprise in particular.  The relationships among the functions of business such as buying, banking, and credit and the various processes by which these functions serve consumers constitute the subject matter of this course.  This class is considered to be an introduction to business and is recommended as a prerequisite to further advanced vocational study.  It is recommended for any student, regardless of ability, as a helpful course for adult living.  Students will work with a variety of work-experience simulations.

Business Law  (Grades 11, 12)

Semester Course -1 Credit

Business Law is a personal-use course which focuses on the legal environment and laws that govern society.  The student will learn how to avoid legal difficulties through an understanding and appreciation of the legal systems.  The background of law will be explored, which will lead to basic units of criminal law and our court system.  We will cover the legal problems which are prevalent in today’s society as well as the legislation that governs these situations.  Students will develop an understanding of contract and consumer laws that will affect their daily life.  Students will use current newspaper articles, internet sites, and magazine readings to supplement their textbook units.  Tests will be a combination of short-answer essay, objective, and vocabulary.

Accounting I  (Grades 11, 12)

This course could be articulated for college credit
Material fee of $10 is charged
Year Course - 2 Credits

The accounting cycle is presented in a logical manner, beginning with simple principles and procedures, and progressing to the more difficult problems.  The study of accounting helps a student to prepare for his/her personal future by understanding the basics of income and expenses, using banking services, paying income taxes and sales taxes, and using credit for buying.  This curriculum provides a valuable foundation for the student planning further study in the area of business at the post-secondary level; in addition, it provides a basic understanding of accounting principles for students to use in their daily lives.  Students will use accounting ledgers and forms in applying these principles.  Business simulations, providing realistic business experiences, will be completed during the course.  Automated accounting will be introduced through the use of computers to complete some of the solutions to chapter problems.  This course is highly recommended to anyone who will choose any type of business major in a college or business school. 

 

Accounting II  (Grade 12)

Prerequisite:  Accounting I
This course could be articulated for college credit
Material fee of $10 is charged
Year Course - 2 Credits

Accounting II is primarily for students with career objectives focused on the accounting profession.  The course is designed for students who (1) want an accounting position upon graduation, or (2) want to attend college and major in accounting or another business field.  The automated accounting cycle is introduced in this book so that each student will be doing some problems on computers.  Business simulations are provided which provide realistic accounting experiences.  If you plan on going into any field of business at a college or business school, this course is highly recommended.

Marketing  (Grades 11, 12)

Semester Course - 1 Credit 

Students will explore new and improved marketing trends for products and services.  The student, as a consumer and potential entrepreneur, will be informed about the diversity of available products and the psychology involved in making them successful.  Customer wants and needs, product development, advertising and promotion, and distribution of products and services will be covered.  There will be a focus on the wide range of social and economic responsibilities that accompany the right to engage in marketing.  A business plan may be developed by students which incorporates the strategies covered in class.  Students will use current readings, internet sources, and market information in addition to the textbook curriculum.  Tests will be short answer, objective, and essay questions.

Personal Finance (Grades 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit

Personal Finance is a basic course leading towards effective money management.  Decision-making and problem solving skills in consumer education will be emphasized.  Units include personal money management, banking services, consumer and installment credit, personal savings and investments, real estate alternatives, insurance, federal and states taxes, and consumer product awareness.  Internet resources and current readings will be used as resources.  Tests include short answer, objective, and essay type questions.  Highly recommended for all students!

Practical Keyboarding (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit
Recommended for the 9th grade level
Fee:  $5.00
Requires approval of Counselor/Administrator

This is a modified keyboarding course which emphasizes the use of good techniques in learning the alphabetic keyboard.  Students will be introduced to formatting personal-use documents including letters, envelopes, tables, and reports.  Drills will be typed using the Southwest Keyboarding program in addition to the word processing programs on the computer.  Lab time may be required for students who are absent or need extra time.  Evaluations will include observation of technique, speed assessments, and completion of projects.  A semester test will include both objective questions and projects.  This class fulfills the keyboarding requirement which is necessary before a computer course can be taken.

Introduction to Technology (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Recommended for the 9th Grade Level
Semester Course – 1 Credit
Fee:  $5.00

Requires approval of Counselor/Administrator
This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

The primary focus of this course is to assist non-college bound students with their computer class requirement for graduation.  The course includes “entry-level” technology skills such as word processing, keyboarding, internet searching, study skills, PowerPoint, spreadsheet, and database.  Class size will be limited and students will receive extra assistance in meeting the goals of this class.  Extra lab time will be necessary if classes are missed or if a student needs extra time to complete work.  Assessment will be based on projects, class work, and objective tests.  Current technology articles will be used to focus students on the innovations and importance of computers in our world.

Keyboarding I  (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Recommended for the 9th grade level
Fee - $5.00
Semester Course - 1 Credit
Passing keyboarding or the keyboarding competency
test is required before taking a computer class.

The student learns touch typewriting with emphasis placed on correct technique.  Units on correspondence, reports, research papers, tables, proofreading, and speed/accuracy drills are completed.  This course is designed for the development of a skill for personal or vocational use.  It is a prerequisite for any course that meets the computer graduation requirement.  (Satisfactory completion of a competency keyboarding/formatting test at CMS would also meet this  requirement.)  Evaluations will include observation of technique, speed assessments, and completion of projects as well as objective tests.  Since this is a hands-on class, attendance is important; labs may be required when a student has been absent or needs extra time to complete work.  Drills are completed with the Southwest Keyboarding program and a word processing program on the computer is used for projects. 

Keyboarding II  (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding I or passing the keyboarding competency test at CMS

This course could be articulated for college credit

Fee - $5.00

Semester Course - 1 Credit 

This second level of keyboarding offers students an opportunity to improve basic skill competencies in typing either for vocational or personal use.  Projects include formatting reports, correspondence, forms, memos, newsletters, tables, mail merge, brochures, presentations and similar business projects.  Students will also use a Southwest Keyboarding computer program to assist in analyzing error and speed weaknesses and providing appropriate drills for improvement.  Since this is a “hands-on” class, students will be expected to use extra lab time if they are absent or need extra time to complete work.  Grades will be determined by assessing knowledge and production of projects, speed and accuracy timings, job skills, and technique.  Computer competencies are focused mainly on word processing and related basic computer skills.

Computer Literacy (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit
Prerequisite:  Keyboarding I or pass the keyboarding competency test at CMS
This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.
Fee - $5.00

This is a general technology course.  The topics covered in this course will include mastering word processing skills, expanding spreadsheet skills to include graphs and word processing integration.  Internet research skills will be polished as data is collected and imported into Powerpoint presentations.  Grades will be based on student projects, class work and tests.

Desktop Publishing and Web Page Design (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE

This course may be articulated for college credit.
This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

Students are expected to have solid keyboarding skills and a good understanding of basic word processing, database and spreadsheet skills before registering for this class.  This course will include units on desktop publishing, internet concepts and web hosting, creating web pages and web graphics.  Members of this class will be expected to create programs, brochures and publicity for school events and keep the district web pages up-to-date. 

Computer Applications (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSE

This course may be articulated for college credit.
This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation

This course if for students who are beyond the basic technology class and wish to expand their basic skills and explore other applications.  In this course students will create multipage brochures and programs, create business cards, create reports that contain charts and graphs.  Students will create multimedia presentations and web pages that will display their presentations.  Computer Applications class is an advanced version of basic computer classes.  Students are expected to have solid keyboarding skills and a good understanding of basic word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation skills.  Topics to be covered will include:  integration of database and spreadsheet information into text documents, charts and graphing, general graphic and scanning skills, presentation skills, general web design, and other business-related programs.  An electronic portfolio will be created which includes sampling of projects that the student has successfully completed.  In addition, students will need to be able to integrate a variety of programs in order to effectively create their portfolio.  Students will be expected to use extra lab time if they are absent or need extra time

Internship I - Student Technician (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Semester Course - 1 Credit

This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

The student technician program is open to any student that demonstrates higher-level technology skills, is trustworthy, and willing to work with other students and staff in improving their technology skills.  This is a one credit independent study course with time outside of scheduled class expected.  Additional course information can be found on the technology web page.  Technology director's and building principals permission required.

Prerequisites

• Student must be able to demonstrate technology skills such as web page design, word processing skills, etc.  Completion in good standing of the following courses would satisfy this requirement:  Computer Literacy, Technology Foundations, Advanced Technology.

• Student must be very trustworthy and reliable.

• Student must be able to command the respect of other peers.

• Student will provide two written personal recommendations from staff.  The recommendations must focus on the student's level of responsibility and trustworthiness and how the student interacts with staff and peers. 

• Student must have at least one study hall available for technology work and occasional time after school for training and help sessions.

Task/Description

• Monitor the computer lab during open periods

• Assist visiting classes with computer problems

• Assist student with computer problems

• Maintain printers for student, staff and class use

• Assist students with learning technology problems

• Repair damaged disks

• Recover lost files

• Convert data to appropriate applications

• Work with WebMaster Club

• Teach web page design to members

• Check and verify links on submitted pages

• Upload approved pages to web server

Internship II - Technology Internship (Grades 11, 12)

Semester class - 2 Credits

This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

Our student technology internship program is a two credit course for juniors and seniors interested in technology.  Working alongside the District Technology Coordinator, students learn the various aspects of technology planning and support.  Application for the position is done through the Technology Coordinator.  Availability of the program is dependent on the skills of the applicant, approval of the Technology Coordinator, building principal, and time slot/period convenience. 

Skills that are developed include:

• Checking in new equipment, label and tag (inventory) the equipment

• Set up new equipment which includes hardware installation, software installation, and network settings.

• Deliver equipment to staff and train staff in basic use of the equipment

• Diagnose and repair damaged equipment

• Pull network wire to room, install plugs and jacks, and test

• Record daily work in the form of a "job ticket" or "work order"

• Assist students with defective disks and printing problems

 

Note:  Most interns start by working with the Technology Coordinator and current Technology Interns during free periods their freshman and sophomore years or by completing the student technician class.

Computer Graphic Design (Grades 10, 11, 12) – Level II

Semester Course – 1 Credit
Fee - $15.00
This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

 

This course is designed to provide a working knowledge and fluency of computer image editing programs.  Creative thinking, problem-solving, cooperative learning, and marketing skills are major components of this course.  Student will learn to manipulate images that would be presentable in advertising, magazines and other public showings.  Projects will include such tasks as letterhead design, CD packaging, magazine covers, and photographic enhancements.

Computer Programming (Grades 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit

This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

Students are expected to have solid keyboarding skills and have taken Algebra II.  The course is designed to teach the student problem-solving skills, logic and reasoning through the use of structured programming.  Students will develop the steps necessary to solve a problem, chart the solution, enter it into the computer and test their solution.  The BASIC programming language will be used.  Grading will be based on tests and completed programs.

Multimedia (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Semester Course – 1 Credit

This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

 

This is an upper-level technology course for students who are interested in video production and advanced web multimedia applications.  Students will be expected to produce a monthly or bimonthly video to be played on CAATV.

 

Business/Information Management/Marketing Internship  (Grades 12)

Semester Course - 2 Credits

This class would fulfill the computer requirement for graduation.

Student internships are situations where juniors or seniors work for an employer for a specified period of time to learn about a particular industry or occupation to develop specific skills in this career interest area.  Students’ workplace activities may include special projects, a sample of tasks from different jobs, or tasks from a single occupation.  These may or may not include financial compensation.  Through this first-hand experience, the student will be able to develop definite career planning for their senior year schedule or their graduation plans.  The student will be on the workplace for at least two periods, either the first two or the last two periods of the school day.  This is a semester course for which the student will receive two credits.

Multiple Occupations Cooperative  (Grade 12)

Prerequisite:  A formal personal application must be filed with the coordinator.
A formal interview will be held to be accepted into the program
A job  during the school year is required.

Year Course - CLASS:  2 credits;  JOB:  2 Credits

Multiple Occupations Cooperative (M.O.C.) is a course for senior students who would like to receive training to develop a good work ethic and leave with a recommendation for future careers.  Classroom instruction includes all entry-level requirements for succeeding and progression on the job.  Several units are devoted to developing a good work ethic and dealing with adult responsibilities in an effective way.  On-the-job learning experiences are combined with school instruction.  This course is intended for those interested in internships in their future career interest area (internships may be paid or non-paid positions).  Apprenticeships are also available.

The course is divided into two sections:  the classroom and on-the-job training.

Students will meet in the classroom one period each day.

In addition to the classroom sections, students also spend a minimum of 12 to 15 hours each week involved in on-the-job training.  For this time, they receive a training wage agreed to between them and their employer.

Multiple Occupations Job Training  (Grade 12)

Year Course - 2 Credits

This is the on-the-job portion of the Multiple Occupation Program. Students who register for Multiple Occupations Cooperative must register for this class also.  Worksite may or may not be set up by the instructor.  Students will fill out an application form and will be interviewed in the spring of the student’s junior year prior to acceptance into the program.