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Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or IIAccounting is a beginning level business finance course that introduces principles and procedures for proprietorships and corporations using double-entry accounting with emphasis on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. Instructional strategies may include the use of computers, projects, graphic organizers, simulations, and real world experiences to apply accounting theories and principles. Students will play the board game Monopoly and complete the eight steps of the accounting cycle as a proprietorship during the first semester. They will form corporations and complete the accounting cycle and prepare an annual report during the second semester.
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Accounting II |
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Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12Prerequisite: Accounting IAccounting II is an advanced level business finance course that will expand upon the principles and procedures learned in Accounting I. Currently, this is an independent study course. Students will need to use resource time to get individual instruction. Emphasis will be placed on decisions made in the managerial accounting of corporation using more in-depth analysis of financial statements. Instructional strategies may include the use of computers, projects, simulations, and real world experiences to apply accounting theories and generate reports.
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Business Foundations |
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Suggested Grade Level: 9Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or IIBusiness Foundations is the basic introductory course where students can explore all aspects of business. This course covers topics in business organization, the use of money and banking, investments, accounting, business law and marketing. Students will also participate in a stock market game simulation, giving them real experience with buying and selling stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The goal of this course is to help students realize how important basic business skills are in everyday life, regardless of their ultimate career choice. This course also provides increased awareness of upper level business courses that could assist with their ultimate career choice. |
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Business Internship |
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Suggested Grade Level: 12Prerequisite: Consent of InstructorBusiness Internship provides students with an opportunity to earn credit while learning about a business career in a School -To-Work placement with a local business. Placement possibilities include positions in: accounting, computer programming, web design, marketing, legal assistant, and administrative assistant. Students will learn in cooperation with the School-To-Work coordinator and their placement supervisor. Interested students should check with their business teachers, the STW Coordinator (Mr. Bechtel), or their guidance counselor about details for a placement. |
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Business and Personal Law |
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Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or IIBusiness and Personal Law is a one-semester business course that provides for an understanding of the basic foundation of the legal system. The course will cover consumer rights and obligations, contractual agreements, business rights and obligations, torts, law for minors, and both criminal and civil trials. Guest speakers and field trips to the Elkhart County Courthouse and the Indiana State Prison will be utilized to reinforce and expand on classroom materials. The semester will conclude with a mock trial. |
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Computer Applications I |
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Suggested Grade Level: 9Prerequisite: Recommendation of staffComputer Applications I is a business course designed to provide freshmen with the skills and knowledge base to complete projects and required elements in all disciplines. The course incorporates instruction in computer hardware and software concepts including input and output devices, word processing, and presentation software. Students will use Microsoft Office 2000 software (Word and Power Point), as well as Micro Type Pro and Century 21 Quick Check to help improve input skills. Additional concepts and applications dealing with the Internet will be included. Instructional strategies should include teacher demonstrations, collaborative instruction, interdisciplinary and/or culminating projects, problem-solving and critical-thinking activities, simulations, and mini-baskets/in-basket projects.
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Computer Applications II |
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Suggested Grade Level: 9Computer Applications is a business course designed to provide the student with instruction in computer hardware and software concepts including input and output devices, word processing, spreadsheets, internet searches, and presentation software. The use of a Windows-based professional software suite is recommended. Additional concepts and applications dealing with desktop publishing, software integration, and Internet will be included as well as information about future technology trends. Instructional strategies may include computer/technology applications, teacher demonstrations, collaborative instruction, interdisciplinary and/or culminating projects, problem-solving and critical thinking activities, simulations, and mini baskets.
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Computer Applications Advanced |
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Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12Dual Credit through Vincennes UniversityPrerequisite: Computer Applications I or IIComputer Applications-Advanced is a business course designed to integrate computer technology, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. AReas of instruction may include multimedia, on-line searching, desktop publishing, layout and design technique, software integration, voice recognition, other advanced technologies, and future technology trends. Instructional strategies may include computer/technology applications as well as teacher demonstrations, collaborative instruction, peer teaching, in-baskets, mini baskets, LAPS, school and community projects and a school-based enterprise. |
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Economics |
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Suggested Grade Level: 12Prerequisites: None Global Economics is a course that provides high school seniors
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Interactive Media |
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Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or IIInformation Technology: Interactive Media is a career and technical education business and information technology course that will prepare students for careers in business and industry working with interactive media. Students will become competent in creating, designing, and producing secure interactive media products and services for business and industry. This program of study emphasizes the development of digitally-generated or computer-enhanced products using multimedia technologies. Students will develop an understanding of IT professionalism including the importance of ethics, communication skills, and knowledge of the “virtual workplace. Essential skill areas include but are not limited to: Animation; Media Design; Interactive Digital Media; GUI Interfaces; Instructional Application; Application Design; Authoring Languages; Audio/Visual Production; and Digital Imaging.
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Marketing Foundations |
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Suggested Grade Level: 11 & 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or IIRecommended: Business FoundationsThis project based course will provide a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in everyday life. This course helps students evaluate how marketers focus on them, the consumer, and how marketing can influence their buying decisions. Students will create various projects including, advertisements, sales promotions, and visual displays. Students will also have an opportunity to see how marketing plays a role in their future chosen profession. Marketing assimilates real world experiences by engaging students in group activities, role playing, presentations and friendly competition. |
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Programming in C++ |
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Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12Prerequisite: Programming in Visual Basic.NetProgramming in C++ continues the study of computer programming. Students are introduced to one of the most popular programming languages in use today. Throughout the course, information regarding programming-related careers and career/educational paths are provided. Logical thinking processes are required for problem analysis and solving. Instructional strategies should include project-based activities, in-basket, mini basket, and LAPS, which expose students to workplace scenarios that require development/programming of simple applications.
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Programming in Visual Basic.Net |
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Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Computer Applications I or II, AND Algebra IProgramming in Visual Basic introduces students to computer programming using the Visual Basic langauage. Throughout the course, information regarding programming-related careers and career/educational paths are provided. Logical thinking processes are required for problem analysis and solving. Instructional strategies should include project-based activities, in-basket, mini basket, and LAPS, which expose students to workplace scenarios that require development/programming of simple applications.
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Web Design |
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Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12Dual Credit through Vincennes UniversityPrerequisite: Computer Applications IIWeb Design is a business course that provides instruction in the principles of web design using HTML and current/emerging software programs. Areas of instruction include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design techniques, software integration, and publishing. Students will complete a nine weeks project by creating a web site about themselves and their families using HTML programming skills. During the second nine weeks students will use Fireworks and Dreamweaver to create a multi page web site for a school team/club or a business of their choosing. This is a project based course requiring students to set priorities and manage their time well.
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