Business Exploration Grades 9-10, One Semester, No Prerequisites Stock Market Project; Investments Business Startup Plan World Trade –Globalization Introduction to Economics: Supply & Demand, graphing Measuring Economic
Progress Current Events Exploring Business Careers Different forms of Business Enterprises Consumerism: Buying decisions, rights, responsibilities, laws Opportunity Cost, scarcity, Decision Making Model Various Economic Systems
Computer Systems Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
Foundation course; required for Classes of 2015-16
Hardware; Purchasing Online
Operating systems review
Using the MASH network and school email
Internet Services/Topics
Software: Spreadsheets, Graphing, Word processing, Presentations, Programming
Impacts and ethics of computer use; Privacy & Security; Copyright and Fair Use; Future trends; Health & Technology
Careers in Information Technology
Web Tools Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
Explore the evolution of the Web
Discuss social and business uses of Web applications
Identify applications available on the World Wide Web
Provide experiential learning with exploration of online tools to support learning across the lifespan
Networking & communication tools
Productivity tools
Storage/archive tools
Multimedia tools
Web Site Development Grades 10-12, One Semester
Earn technical college credit in Grades 11-12(transcripted through NTC)
Multimedia/Hypermedia overview and related careers
Optimizing images for the web
Web page coding with HTML5
Creating Cascading Style Sheets with CSS3
Web site design projects – Small Business Product Page, Amateur Photographer Site, Rural Farm Site, Cycling Club Site, Radio Program Schedule, Survey Form
Develop web coding skills!
IT Essentials Grades 10-12, One Semester Sponsored by Cisco Networking Academy In-depth exposure to hardware and operating systems Maintenance and safety issues Assemble and configure old and new computers through hands-on activities Install operating systems and software Troubleshoot hardware and software problems Introduction to networking Preparation for CompTIA’s A+ certification Good background if planning to take Cisco Networking courses
Introduction to Computer Programming Grades 10-12, One Semester
Earn technical college credit in Grades 11-12(transcripted through NTC)
Introduction to computer programming through HTML and the Javascript scripting language
Program design, coding, editing, testing, and debugging through hands-on experiences
Programming languages as a development tool
Good background if planning to pursue a career in computer programming and/or web design
Game Simulation & Animation Programming Grades 10-12, One Semester
Introduction to game and simulation development
Careers in Game Programming
Access to Microsoft DreamSpark programming development site
Introduction to GameMaker, a free object-oriented programming tool
Work with Visual Basic/Visual Studio.net programming language syntax as it relates to game programming techniques
Simulation concepts using Alice, a freeobject-oriented programming tool
Flash Animation Grades 10-12, One Semester
Online course through Aventa Learning
Independent, self-paced learning
Create animations and interactive movies using Flash CS3
Create interactive movies for the web
An introduction to the world of web animation
CISCO NetworkingAcademies I through IV
All CISCO courses are available as independent study by request and instructor consent
CISCO I Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: Algebra II
OSI model and industry standards
Network topologies
IP addressing (subnet masks)
Networking components and basic network design
CISCO II Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: CISCO I
Beginning router configurations and protocols
CISCO NetworkingAcademies III and IV
CISCO III Grades 11-12, One Semester, Prerequisite: CISCO II
Advanced router configurations
Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies
CISCO IV Grades 11-12, One Semester, Prerequisite: CISCO III
Continuation of advanced router configurations and WAN technologies
Network switches and basic switch configuration
Accounting I & II Grades 10-12, 1 semester each (2014-15), Prerequisite: previous semester of
Accounting (except Acct I)
A necessity for anyone interested in ANY business career.
The Double Entry Accounting System
The Accounting Cycle for Service and Merchandising Firms
Payroll and Special Journals
Depreciation
Bad Debts
Inventory
Notes Receivable, Notes Payable, and more
Computer Accounting Simulation Project
Opportunity to Represent School in Accounting Competitions in FBLA or DECA
The “Language of Business” and covers:
Accounting III & IV Grades 11-12, 1 semester each, Prerequisite: previous semester of Accounting Earn technical college credit (transcripted through NTC) Statement of Cash Flows Spreadsheet Software using PCs Marketable Securities Intangible Assets Corporate Accounting Manufacturing Accounting Managerial/Business Decision Accounting Computer Accounting Simulation Project Opportunity to Represent School in
Accounting Competitions in FBLA or DECA
Reviews and takes a more in-depth lookat Accounting I & II topics as well as:
Street Law
Grades 11-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites Attend a Trial/Court Proceedings Visit Jail/Dispatch-911 Center Guest Speakers: Judge, District Attorney, local lawyers, and police officers Wills Marriage Divorce and Child Custody Current Events & Legal Implications Criminal and Civil Law Consumer Law Courtroom Procedures Contract Law Constitutional Law Cases
An excellent, relevant course for high school students.
Introduction to Marketing Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites Learn the functions and foundations of marketing Learn basic economic principles Understand why you buy things you do, and how to get customers interested
in your goods and services Explore the selling process Discover different techniques of selling Explore marketing through the generations Help manage and work in the student-run school
store (The Red Zone) Run and operate concessions during home
football and basketball games
Basic ConceptsNew Product
Planning Sales
Entrepreneurship Grades 9-12, One Semester, Explore business ownership and management
Develop some of the skills needed to operate your own business
Develop business confidence through: Hands-on experience
Simulations
Practical applications
Help run and operate concessions during home football and basketball games
Help manage and work in the student-run school store(The Red Zone)
Business OwnershipManagement
Sports Marketing Grades 11-12, One Semester, Intro to Marketing
Develop your own sports franchise
Advertise and promote sports team
Involvement in the daily operation of the Red Zone
Help manage and run concessions during homefootball and basketball games
Principles of Promotion Grades 11 and 12, Prerequisites: Intro to Marketing
Manage School Store
Study the Psychology of Advertising and Sales
Deeper Look into Promotions
Financial Literacy
Required, Grade 12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
Car Buying and Insurance
Checking Accounts
Home Buying and Insurance
Credit Card Management
Opportunity Cost
Budgeting
Food Buying
Advertising Gimmicks
Investing
Consumer Fraud
Web Sites
Voluntary Simplicity versus Materialism
Scarcity
Consumer Rightsand Laws
A Required Course for ALL Seniors. Learn how to get the most for your hard earned money. This class provides an excellent foundation.
Student receives a 3-Ring Binder of resources and 6 Pocket Organizer for Personal Papers
DECA: Association of Marketing Students
All students who are interested in any marketing or business career may join DECA (An Association of Marketing Students). Community service, fund raisers, social activities, and competitions make this organization worthwhile for business and marketing students.
Future Business Leaders of AmericaAll students who are interested in business and /or enrolled in business classes may join the Future Business Leaders of America, a national organization for students interested in pursuing a business career. Competition in a wide variety of skill events, fund raisers, conferences, tours, and other local activities make this a worthwhile organization for business students.
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