YEAR LONG BUSINESS CLASSES
ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE / CAREER EXPLORATION
Requirement for graduation for students entering high school in 2010 (class of 2014) • Learn financial literacy skills
• Gain an understanding of global economic principles which will provide the basis for
responsible citizenship and career success.
• Handling banking transactions as well as credit/loan functions
• Planning for personal financial success
• Conducting tax functions
• Devising an investment and savings plan
• Analyzing insurance as risk management
• Developing career exploration and employability skills
*W$SE Industry Certification in the Spring
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS and MARKETING
• Explore the roles of business and marketing in the free enterprise system and the global economy
• Gain knowledge and appreciation of the American business system
• Make decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens
• Plan for further study in business and marketing careers
• Research and projects are computer based
*Workplace Readiness Skills Certification in the Spring
ACCOUNTING
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a passing grade of “C” or better
• Learn accounting principles and the need for established procedures to deal with finances
• Learn the need for financial management and records in business and home
• Use electronic calculators by the touch system
• Evaluate accounting done manually, mechanically, and electronically by computers
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
Prerequisite: Accounting
• Use microcomputers to automate and interpret payroll, inventory, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Learn management of financial records through business activities, partnership and corporate accounting, general ledger, and
cost accounting
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE
Prerequisite: Two business classes and one teacher recommendation
• Acquire an overview of national and international business
• Explore the social and economic environments of business
• Learn facts about business ownership, finance, communications, human resources, and management functions
• Participate in creating and running a virtual business
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (Juniors and Seniors Only)
DIGITAL INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
• Learn about the digital input technology mix in today’s workplace
• Learn keyboarding and MS Office computer skills
• Learn to effectively use voice recognition software and techniques (purchase of school supplied headphones is required)
• Learn to effectively use handwriting recognition software and techniques
• Become familiar with personal digital assistant applications and functions
• Develop employability skills by making a resume and completing a job application
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (Juniors and Seniors Only)
*IC3 Industry Certification in the Spring
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) FUNDAMENTALS
• Industry certification testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Use MS Office applications
• Investigate careers in Information Technology
• Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot computers
• Understand network and Internet fundamentals
• Understand programming basics
• Apply basics of web page design
• Use graphics and interactive media
• Internet and Computing Core Competency (IC3) certification testing is available with teacher recommendation
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (Juniors and Seniors Only)
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Applications or Digital Input Technologies
• Industry certification testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Learn computer terminology and develop proficiency in using spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and
graphics software
• Explore applications using presentation and desktop publishing software
• Learn the fundamentals of Windows and programming concepts
• Learn many areas of MS Office
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (
ADVANCED COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems
• Industry certification testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Evaluate software programs for features and functionality
• Create professional documents demonstrating principles of layout design and desktop publishing
• Use computer peripherals such as scanners, digital cameras, and video devices to produce multimedia presentations or interactive
web pages
• Analyze scanned/digitized audiovisual elements, documents, and electronic graphs that may be used legally but are ethically
questionable
• Prepare for and test for MS Office Specialist certifications with teacher recommendation
INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN
Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Keyboarding Applications or Digital Input Technologies
• Develop proficiency in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of business publications
• Work with hardware and software to develop interactive multimedia presentations
• Design and produce web pages using HTML, Cascading Style sheets, JavaScript, and Studio MX
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC
SENIOR MENTORSHIP
• Seniors may gain experience in a chosen career path by participating in a mentorship
• Non-paid activities will be provided by local business and industry
• 140 mentorship hours and a culminating activity are required
• Students must submit an application, which is available in the guidance office. Online copy available below at bottom of this page.
• Students must be 16, and have a 2.5 grade point average, good attendance, good discipline record, and able to provide own transportation
• A coordinator will assist in placement and follow-up
INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING
Prerequisite: Algebra I (C or better grade)
Students explore computer concepts, use logic procedures, and implement programming procedures using one or more programming languages, such as Java, and C++. In addition, HTML may be used to create dynamic Web pages. To view applets, Alice and Game Maker software will be used to create animated video games.
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Business Semester Classes
FBLA
Requirement for graduation for students entering high school in 2010 (class of 2014) • Learn financial literacy skills
• Gain an understanding of global economic principles which will provide the basis for
responsible citizenship and career success.
• Handling banking transactions as well as credit/loan functions
• Planning for personal financial success
• Conducting tax functions
• Devising an investment and savings plan
• Analyzing insurance as risk management
• Developing career exploration and employability skills
*W$SE Industry Certification in the Spring
PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS and MARKETING
• Explore the roles of business and marketing in the free enterprise system and the global economy
• Gain knowledge and appreciation of the American business system
• Make decisions as consumers, wage earners, and citizens
• Plan for further study in business and marketing careers
• Research and projects are computer based
*Workplace Readiness Skills Certification in the Spring
ACCOUNTING
Prerequisite: Algebra I with a passing grade of “C” or better
• Learn accounting principles and the need for established procedures to deal with finances
• Learn the need for financial management and records in business and home
• Use electronic calculators by the touch system
• Evaluate accounting done manually, mechanically, and electronically by computers
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
Prerequisite: Accounting
• Use microcomputers to automate and interpret payroll, inventory, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Learn management of financial records through business activities, partnership and corporate accounting, general ledger, and
cost accounting
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE
Prerequisite: Two business classes and one teacher recommendation
• Acquire an overview of national and international business
• Explore the social and economic environments of business
• Learn facts about business ownership, finance, communications, human resources, and management functions
• Participate in creating and running a virtual business
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (Juniors and Seniors Only)
DIGITAL INPUT TECHNOLOGIES
• Learn about the digital input technology mix in today’s workplace
• Learn keyboarding and MS Office computer skills
• Learn to effectively use voice recognition software and techniques (purchase of school supplied headphones is required)
• Learn to effectively use handwriting recognition software and techniques
• Become familiar with personal digital assistant applications and functions
• Develop employability skills by making a resume and completing a job application
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (Juniors and Seniors Only)
*IC3 Industry Certification in the Spring
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) FUNDAMENTALS
• Industry certification testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Use MS Office applications
• Investigate careers in Information Technology
• Maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot computers
• Understand network and Internet fundamentals
• Understand programming basics
• Apply basics of web page design
• Use graphics and interactive media
• Internet and Computing Core Competency (IC3) certification testing is available with teacher recommendation
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (Juniors and Seniors Only)
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Applications or Digital Input Technologies
• Industry certification testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Learn computer terminology and develop proficiency in using spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and
graphics software
• Explore applications using presentation and desktop publishing software
• Learn the fundamentals of Windows and programming concepts
• Learn many areas of MS Office
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC (
ADVANCED COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Prerequisite: Computer Information Systems
• Industry certification testing offered; course may be used for SOL verified credit when student passes industry test
• Evaluate software programs for features and functionality
• Create professional documents demonstrating principles of layout design and desktop publishing
• Use computer peripherals such as scanners, digital cameras, and video devices to produce multimedia presentations or interactive
web pages
• Analyze scanned/digitized audiovisual elements, documents, and electronic graphs that may be used legally but are ethically
questionable
• Prepare for and test for MS Office Specialist certifications with teacher recommendation
INTRODUCTION TO WEB PAGE DESIGN
Prerequisite: Keyboarding, Keyboarding Applications or Digital Input Technologies
• Develop proficiency in using desktop publishing software to create a variety of business publications
• Work with hardware and software to develop interactive multimedia presentations
• Design and produce web pages using HTML, Cascading Style sheets, JavaScript, and Studio MX
• Dual Credit opportunity with TNCC
SENIOR MENTORSHIP
• Seniors may gain experience in a chosen career path by participating in a mentorship
• Non-paid activities will be provided by local business and industry
• 140 mentorship hours and a culminating activity are required
• Students must submit an application, which is available in the guidance office. Online copy available below at bottom of this page.
• Students must be 16, and have a 2.5 grade point average, good attendance, good discipline record, and able to provide own transportation
• A coordinator will assist in placement and follow-up
INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO GAME PROGRAMMING
Prerequisite: Algebra I (C or better grade)
Students explore computer concepts, use logic procedures, and implement programming procedures using one or more programming languages, such as Java, and C++. In addition, HTML may be used to create dynamic Web pages. To view applets, Alice and Game Maker software will be used to create animated video games.
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Business Semester Classes
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