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BUSINESS EDUCATION. BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS. Accounting for Investing (1) Business and Personal Law (1 ) Business and Personal Finance (1) Business Technical Math (1) CFM- -Career and Financial Management (1/2) Career Exploration Internship Program ( 1 )
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BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS Accounting for Investing (1) Business and Personal Law (1) Business and Personal Finance (1) Business Technical Math (1) CFM--Career and Financial Management (1/2) Career Exploration Internship Program (1) Entrepreneurship (1/2) Microsoft Word Essentials (1/2) Microsoft Office Suite (1/2) Marketing Essentials (1) Sports and Entertainment Marketing (1/2) Web Page Design and Media Communications (1/2)
CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT • Assess your aptitudes, abilities, and skills—match them to potential careers • Gain practical employment skills such as resume writing and interview skills • Learn about Personal Financial Management including: Banking (checking/debit), Credit, Insurance, Loans, and Investments • Participate in the Junior Achievement Career Skills Program • This is a practical course for all. Skills learned last a lifetime.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP • If you are thinking about majoring in business in college—this course is a must • Great for students who want to own and operate their own businesses some day • Learn about business plans • Enjoy hands-on activities and projects in the computer lab—Use Publisher to make business cards, brochures. Create PowerPoint presentations • Learn how to be a better consumer Learn about Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Steve Jobs (Apple), Ray Kroc (McDonalds), Sam Walton (Wal*Mart), as well as many other successful entrepreneurs.
MICROSOFT WORD ESSENTIALS • Learn correct keyboarding techniques and Microsoft Word essential concepts • Learn to correctly formattables, MLA reports, job application documents, memos, and business letters • Learn search and replace, margins, tabs, spacing, page numbering, etc. • Learn Google Drive and Gmail capabilities
CAREER EXPLORATION INTERNSHIP CLASS • Non-paid, out-of school intern experience. • Learn skills to help you become a successful college student and employee. • Explore college and careers to meet your goals • Must be responsible, mature, reliable • Must have own transportation
MARKETING ESSENTIALS • Learn the Marketing Mix and Marketing Strategies • Learn how to be an Effective Communicator and grow your Network • Analyze Advertising (Television/Print) • Create Advertising Magazine Ads • Learn about Effective Selling • Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint programs used for projects. • Learn about businesses such as Target, Costco, Netflix, Pepsi, Ikea, Amazon, and Wal*Mart. • Enjoy this Project-Oriented Class!
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING • Learn PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Publisher to create documents to promote and market events in the sports and entertainment fields • Learn Glogster, Prezi and other Web 2.0 tools for effective presentations • Learn to think like a sports manager or entertainment marketer • Discuss athletes and entertainers with positive and negative images • Learn to plan, schedule, and promote sporting and entertainment events • Research various sports stadiums, production companies, award shows
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW • Become familiar with the legal system as it relates to business and your personal use • Topics include: Civil and criminal law, the court system, torts, contracts, fraud, identity theft, and product liability. Employment, automobile, banking, and credit laws discussed • Read current events related to the law • Guest speakers from various legal professions • Videos, movies, and court documentaries viewed to learn about real-life cases
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL FINANCE • This course is designed for students interested in exploring the world of personal and business finance. • Topics will include budgeting, banking, checking and savings accounts, employee benefits, insurance options, the use of credit, renting an apartment and purchasing real estate, analyzing and understanding paychecks and income taxes. • Compete with other high schools while playing The Stock Market Game on-line.
BUSINESS TECHNICAL MATH Business Technical Math is a 1 credit specialized interdisciplinary business math course related to the mathematics learning standards. This course is specifically designed to prepare students who are not strong in mathematics the skills to understand the complex financial world they will encounter during their lives. For students who have successfully passed the required Algebra Regents examination and upon local educational agency approval, this specialized course may be used to fulfill one of the three units of mathematics required for the Regents Diploma with the recommendation from the Guidance Department.
ACCOUNTING FOR INVESTING • Planning on pursuing a career in business? • Accounting continues to be a “hot track” for career opportunities and success. • Enjoy working with numbers? • Play the stock market game and compete with area high schools. • A variety of guest speakers visit the class who work in the financial field.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITEHVCC College Credits (3) • Word (word processing) • Access (database) • PowerPoint (presentations) • Excel (spreadsheets) • Publisher Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Essentials (Keyboarding)
WEB PAGE DESIGN AND MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS • Create and Design Web Pages • Learn Google Apps and Tools • Learn Web 2.0 Tools • Learn about the Cloud Have you heard of Google Sites, Wix, and Weebly? The World Wide Web has much to offer. Are you creative? If so, this is the course for you.
*Design and Drawing for Production Metals Woods *Modern Mechanisms Video Production *Courses Recommended for Students Pursuing a Career in Engineering
WOODS Experience the machines, tools and processes of the woodworking industry Learn about craftsmanship, quality, and the machines and processes found in the woodworking industry Design and build various projects
METALS “Hands-on” experience with various machines and processes of metal Experience the machines, tools and processes of the metal working industries Design, plan, form, cast, machine, and weld projects
DESIGN AND DRAWING FOR PRODUCTION Develop a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object Practice hand drawing methods of sketching and technical drawing (multi-view and pictorial drawings) Use of modern, state-of-the-art computer hardware and software (Computer Aided Design System--CAD) used by today’s industry Design and development of a product and how a model of that product is produced, analyzed, and evaluated using a CAD System. Ninth grade students must be enrolled in Algebra. (This course may be used by any student to satisfy the art/music requirement.)
MODERN MECHANISMS Explore the relationship between science, technology, and engineering Problem solving through accepted technological procedures. Fabricate and develop individual, small group and large group projects using a variety of components and systems. Develop an understanding of a variety of applications for hydraulics, gears, motors, electronics and machinery.
VIDEO PRODUCTION • Develop an understanding of film technique by creating videos. • Explore and learn camera, lighting, and sound processes. • Explore digital editing. • Learn storyboarding using linear and non-linear methods.