Accounting 1- Accounting 2 - Business Law - Business Management
Career Internship - Consumer Education - Cooperative Education - Marketing

Accounting 1 (I)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Two Semesters
Qualifies for Applied Technology Credit
-Accounting 1 provides a two-semester program that includes the fundamental elements of accounting and the accounting cycle with an introduction to accounting activities on the personal computer. The second semester builds on the foundations and includes an introduction to the accounting subsystems and the completion of an accounting practice set. Students will also work in depth with a computer automated accounting practice set. Students considering careers in business and college course work in the business related fields should consider this course as an introductory experience to the accounting fields.

Accounting 2 (I)
Grades: 11, 12
Two Semesters
Prerequisite: Accounting 1
Qualifies for Applied Technology Credit
-In this second course, managerial and financial accountings are the two main concepts studied. Students who have successfully completed Accounting 1 and are interested in expanding their knowledge of accounting should enroll in this course. Emphasis on analyzing accounting data related to management decisions is studied. Additional accounting skills are applied to computer-based applications.

Business Law (I)
Grades: 11, 12
One Semester
-Business Law provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the United States legal system as it relates to business rights and responsibilities. Consumer rights, contracts, corporate structures, and the legal obligations required within business organizations are included in the multiple topics. Course experience includes studies in case law and a trial court simulation experience where students participate as lawyers, witnesses, jurors, and judges.

Business Management (I)
Grades: 11, 12
One Semester
Qualifies for Applied Technology Credit
-Business Management introduces students to the fundamentals of business organization, corporate structure, business practices, investments, and business operations. Course topics also include small-business ownership and management, personnel relations, financial management, human resource management, promotion policies, and navigating successfully in a business environment.

Career Internship (I)
Grades: 11, 12
One Semester
Prerequisite: Teacher of Counselor recommendation
Qualifies for Applied Technology and Fine Arts Credit with Approval
-Career Internship is a one-semester career exploration course designed for students who are interested in gaining field experience in a potential career area. The course design requires students to work outside the school with local elementary and middle schools, businesses, and organizations while receiving school credit for work and participation. It is important to understand that this course is conducted outside of the normal school day and transportation to and from the placement location is not the responsibility of the school district. Credit value is variable and is based primarily on contracts negotiated between the instructor and the student.

Consumer Education (R, I)
Grades: 10, 11, 12
One Semester
-Consumer Education provides information about the economic system, the nature of capitalism, and the consumer’s function within free-market economies. The purpose of the course is to assist students to become informed citizens, equipped with knowledge about their consumer rights. Students learn to make intelligent choices related to money management, credit rights and responsibilities, and credit management. This course meets the State and District requirements for graduation.

Cooperative Education (I)
Grades: 11, 12
Two Semesters
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Qualifies for Applied Technology and Fine Arts Credit with approval
-Cooperative Education is a program designed to give students explore the world of work in classroom and job-site setting. The classroom component addresses school-to-work competencies. Students learn to write cover letters, resumes, follow-up letters, and job inquiries. They practice interviewing techniques, career exploration, and learn to identify their interpersonal skills as they relate to job success. Students are required to work a minimum of fifteen hours per week and are encouraged to seek employment in an area of their career interest. Students should be employed prior to the start of the semester.

Marketing (I)
Grades: 11, 12
One Semester
Qualifies for Applied Technology Credit
-Marketing provides an introduction to such fields as sales, marketing research, management, pricing, promotion, and advertising. Highlights include product testing, survey development and analysis, and field experience. Students interested in careers in business, accounting, sales, and management can use this course as an appropriate pre-college/career foundation.

Sponsored By:
Mrs. Burnside