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Business Department Presentation. Whitney Young Magnet High School April 20, 2005. Introduction of Department Members. Ms. Carol Uhl-Alba, Chairperson Mrs. Sue Heaney Mr. Jerry Jones Mr. Troy Meinders. Courses.
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Business Department Presentation Whitney Young Magnet High School April 20, 2005
Introduction of Department Members • Ms. Carol Uhl-Alba, Chairperson • Mrs. Sue Heaney • Mr. Jerry Jones • Mr. Troy Meinders
Courses • We offer a wide variety of courses in Accounting, Informational Technology, and Computer Science.
Facilities • We have 4 computer labs, each equipped with 30 student computers, an overhead instructional projector, and 8 ft. screens so as to facilitate instruction.
Accounting • In recent years we have updated to automated accounting. • Added Accounting II to the curriculum • Formed partnerships with • Junior Achievement • PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Informational Technology • We offer a basic introduction class known as Computer Information Technology. • We offer an advanced class with business emphasis as Business Technology • Desktop Publishing is a hands-on based course that also teaches business skills. • Web Design is a newly added course to keep up with modern technology.
Computer Science • Curriculum • Strengths • Weaknesses • Overall Goals • Accomplishments • AP results • ACSL • Future Goals
Our Latest Project • Room 278 was in need of reconfiguration and updating. • By coordinating resources from our department with Mr. Soto and ETC we were able to renovate room 278. • We now have an improved layout, new furniture and new computers.
Student Activities • FBLA • ACSL • Web Design Competition • Junior Achievement
In Closing: Please visit us at: http://www1.wyoung.cps.k12.il.us/business/