CAREER-TECHNICAL
PROGRAMS -- BUSINESS EDUCATION
 The Business
Education
program provides students with basic preparation for a dynamic and
challenging position in today’s competitive marketplace. As students
gain knowledge and professional experiences, they develop skills
essential for success. Students experience challenging activities
and acquire critical-thinking skills as they enhance employability
skills. The curriculum provides a program that is student-centered
and project–based with flexibility regarding course selection.
Students
master basic skills in the areas of word processing, database
management, and spreadsheets. Students explore marketing concepts,
national and global economics, entrepreneurship concepts and human
relations. Courses include instruction in desktop publishing, web
publishing, and digital graphics. A major emphasis is placed on
guiding students through real-world experiences to ease the
school-to-career transition.
Participation in the student organization, Future Business Leaders
of America (FBLA), enables students the opportunities to develop
leadership, build self-esteem, and practice community service. The
activities are member-planned, member-directed, and member-centered.
Course Syllabus
- 2008-2009
Course
Syllabus - Work Readiness - 2008-2009
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY - Semester 1
Computer
Technology is a 1/2 credit (one semester) course designed to help
students master basic skills in the areas of word processing ,
database management, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet and E-mail.
Students are also offered opportunities to identify ethical issues
pertaining to information systems and to gather information about
careers in technology. Communication and critical thinking skills
are reinforced through the use of software applications. Simulations
and projects promoting teamwork and leadership skills offer further
opportunities for application of knowledge and skills.
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS – Semester 1
˝ Unit --
FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: None -- (Grades 9–12)
This course is designed to help
students master basic skills in the areas of word processing,
database management, spreadsheet, presentations, Internet use, and
E-mail. Students are also offered opportunities to gather
information about careers in technology. Simulations and projects
promoting teamwork and leadership skills offer further opportunities
for application of knowledge and skills.
SimNet interactive software is used so
students can master the skills in Microsoft Office applications and
computer concepts.
Course Syllabus
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS – Semester 2
˝ Unit --
FEE $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Applications – Semester 1 --
(Grades 9-12)
Building on the skills introduced the
first semester, the student develops proficiency in word processing,
database management, spreadsheets, Internet use and E-mail
effectiveness.
Students continue to use SimNet XPert
to acquire skills through a combination of text, graphics, and
interactivity. Animation is used to show how the skill is used
while listening to an audio narration describing the steps or
process. The student has opportunities to practice and become
proficient using the wide range of content modules.
Specific Course Assignment - Spring Semester 2008
INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN – Semester 1
Course Syllabus -
2008-2009
˝ Unit --
FEE $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Essentials -- (Grades 10-12)
Designed to provide students with
skills involving presentations, desktop publishing, web publishing,
and digital graphics, this course involves the most current use of
technology in the business world. Students use various hardware
peripherals as well as the Internet for integrating skills to create
a variety of publications.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA DESIGN – Semester 2
˝ Unit --
FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Interactive Multimedia Design – Semester 1 -- (Grades
10-12)
As students continue this course from
the first semester, they develop greater skills in special uses of
technology such as desktop and web publishing, digital graphics,
etc. Upon successful completion of both semesters, students are
able to pursue further study in the professional interactive
multimedia design.
Specific Course Assignment - Spring Semester 2008
INTEGRATED
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY – Semester 1
˝ Unit --
FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Business Technology Essentials -- (Grades 10-12)
This course provides students with
project-based applications of concepts learned in Business
Technology Essentials. A major emphasis is placed on guiding
students through real-world experiences to ease the school-to-career
transition.
INTEGRATED
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY – Semester 2
˝ Unit --
FEE: $15.00
Pre-requisite: Integrated Computer Technology – Semester 1 --
(Grades 10-12)
This course is a continuation of
Integrated Computer Technology-A. It provides students with
project-based applications of concepts learned in Business
Technology Essentials. A major emphasis is placed on guiding
students through real-world experiences to ease the school-to-career
transition..
PERSONAL
FINANCE – Semester 1
˝
Unit FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisites: None – (Grades 9-12)
This one semester
course provides students with opportunities to develop skills for
solving real-world problems. Areas of study include personal
financial planning, financial; services, budgeting, investments,
insurance protection, and credit management. Students learn to apply
decision making skills and become responsible consumers.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
LAW IN SOCIETY
- Semester 1
˝
Unit FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisites: None – (Grades 9-12)
Law In Society is
designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles common
to business and personal activities. Topics include personal
concepts to assist students when evaluating contracts, wills and
trusts, starting a business, and hiring employees. Classifications
of law are studied which include: criminal law, consumer law,
contract law and civil law.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
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