COURSE OPTIONS:

Computer Applications                                                                   
Credits: 1 per year
Grades: 9-12
Description: Students will develop skills in various computer applications and using various input and output devices in order to gather information, design, present, and evaluate projects. The course will include ethical uses of computers and information. The course would be helpful for all students.

Financial Literacy                                                                 
Credits: 1 per year
Grades: 9-12
Description:  Students will study the impact of financial choices on personal and occupational goals and future earnings potential. Real world topics include checking accounts, budgeting, saving for large purchases, using credit cards, figuring interest and fees, being a responsible consumer, earning power, learning about taxes and paycheck withholding, college costs, mortgages, retirement savings, and investments. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions. 

Business Fundamentals                                                                                
Prerequisite: Financial Literacy
Grades:  9-12
Description: Students will be introduced to the world of business and prepare for the economic roles of consumer, worker, and citizen. The content may include a study of the business environment and strategies for creating, financing, marketing and managing a business. This course will also serve as a background for other business courses you may take in high school and college.

Business Management and Leadership                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Financial Literacy
Grades:  9-12
Description: Students in Business Management and Leadership will continue the study of management functions and theories introduced in Business Fundamentals. Topics include leadership styles, business organization, personal and management skills, ethics and social responsibility, human resource management, technology and information management, financial decision-making, industry analysis, markets and prices, and organized labor.

Business Communications                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Financial Literacy
Grades:  10-12
Description: Students in Business Communications will learn to integrate oral and written communication in a clear, courteous, concise, complete, and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Listening skills, learning styles, and teamwork will be incorporated to give students a solid base to communicate effectively.