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Arapahoe Business Department. 2007-2008. AHS. It's all the buzzzzz!. Business Department. AHS. Benefits of Business Classes. Obvious application of concepts to everyday life A sound background in computers & technology Jump start on core business requirements for college
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Arapahoe Business Department 2007-2008 AHS It's all the buzzzzz! Business Department AHS
Benefits of Business Classes • Obvious application of concepts to everyday life • A sound background in computers & technology • Jump start on core business requirements for college • Accounting, Marketing, Business Law, Finance • Business Certificates of Proficiency • Stand out on college applications and resumes AHS
Business Certificates of Proficiency • Accounting • Marketing • Business Technology • Business Management AHS
Certificate Requirements Accounting Marketing * Eligible electives include all Business and Marketing courses except BT1 AHS
Certificate Requirements Business Technology Business Management * Eligible electives include all Business and Marketing courses except BT1 AHS
DECA An Association of Marketing Students • 10-12 grade • Co-curricular marketing club • District, State & National competitions • Role plays and written manuals • School wide events • Homecoming BBQ, DECA Dodgeball and more! AHS
FBLA Future Business Leaders of America • Open to all grades • District, State and National competitions • Over 50+ business competitive events • Accounting, computers, public speaking, team events, and much more! • Social activities and community service focus AHS
Computer Classes Adv Bus Tech Desktop Publishing AHS
Accounting/Finance Classes Accounting I Personal Finance AHS
General Business Business Principles Business Law AHS
Career Planning Career Connections ProfessionalEmployment Training(PET) CommunityEmployment Experience(CEE) AHS
Marketing Marketing Advanced Marketing Sports & Entertain. Marketing Entrepreneurship DECA Store AHS
AHS It's all the buzzzzz! Business Department
Advanced Business Tech 2 • No more keyboarding • A “MUST HAVE” class to be prepared for college! • Project based class • Word • Advanced formatting • Tables • Excel • Spreadsheet formatting • Mathematical formulas • Advanced charting • PowerPoint • Effective design and communication of ideas • Tables and charts AHS
Desktop Publishing • Get to use your creative side! • Use Microsoft Word and Publisher • Create professional publications • Brochures, newsletters, business cards, and more AHS
Accounting I • Essential for future: • Business Majors • Consumers • Entrepreneurs • Learn accounting cycle and the vocabulary of business • Computer Application • Quick Books AHS
Personal Finance • Class fills fast – great info for college! • A “MUST HAVE” class to be prepared to be financially independent • Opportunity to earn $1,000 scholarship for college • Saving, budgeting, investing, credit cards • Buying cars and houses • Microsoft Money software to track your finances • Planning for your future AHS
Business Principles • Economic resources and systems • Entrepreneurship and small business • Business ownership and operations • Leadership and management • Consumer rights and responsibilities • Write a business plan for a business of your choice AHS
Business Law • How courts work – civil & criminal • Laws for minors and consumers • Contracts • Legal implications of business decisions • How laws reflect society AHS
Career Connections • Explore ways to choose a career based on what you like • Learn the skills and abilities you will need for future jobs • Research specific careers of interest to you • Identify opportunities for after high school AHS
Professional EmploymentTraining (PET) • Help identify possible careers • Research colleges and training programs • Explore workplace dynamics • Employment skills • Resume, applications, interviews AHS
Community EmploymentExperience (CEE) • Must have taken or be currently enrolled in Professional Employment Training (PET) • Must take a class related to your job • Receive one hour of credit for every 30 hours of work • 5, 7 or 10 credits • Can only enroll for a total of 2 semesters • On-the-job work experience, evaluations and visits AHS
Marketing • Role of promotion in business operations • Advertising, merchandise display, publicity • Promotional mix • Product branding, packaging, labeling, and positioning AHS
Advanced Marketing • Market research • Starting and managing a business • Entrepreneurial risks • Retail merchandising • Create your own product to sell in the DECA store! AHS
Sports & Entertainment Marketing • Product and price decisions • Market research and outlets • Branding, imaging & licensing • Sports & entertainment promotion • Sports & entertainment planning & careers AHS
Entrepreneurship • Challenges and rewards • Managing market strategies • Business processes • Managing finances of a business • Expansion of existing clientele AHS
DECA Store • Must be enrolled in a marketing course • Must complete an application • B average student and excellent attendance • On-the-job retail training • Inventory and cash register balancing • Merchandise ordering and display design AHS