Business & Information
Technology Department
Course Offerings
2014-15
Business Exploration
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Grades 9-10, One Semester, No Prerequisites
Stock Market Project; Investments
Business Startup Plan
World Trade –Globalization
Introduction to Economics: Supply & Demand, graphing Measuring Economic
Progress
Current Events
Exploring Business Careers
Different forms of Business Enterprises
Consumerism: Buying decisions, rights, responsibilities, laws
Opportunity Cost, scarcity, Decision Making Model
Various Economic Systems
Computer Systems
 Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
 Foundation course; required for Classes of 2015-16
 Hardware; Purchasing Online
 Operating systems review
 Using the MASH network and school email
 Internet Services/Topics
 Software: Spreadsheets, Graphing, Word processing, Presentations,
Programming
 Impacts and ethics of computer use; Privacy & Security; Copyright and Fair Use;
Future trends; Health & Technology
 Careers in Information Technology
Web Tools
 Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
 Explore the evolution of the Web
 Discuss social and business uses of Web applications
 Identify applications available on the World Wide Web
 Provide experiential learning with exploration of online tools to support
learning across the lifespan
 Networking & communication tools
 Productivity tools
 Storage/archive tools
 Multimedia tools
Web Site Development
 Grades 10-12, One Semester
 Earn technical college credit in Grades 11-12
(transcripted through NTC)
 Multimedia/Hypermedia overview and related careers
 Optimizing images for the web
 Web page coding with HTML5
 Creating Cascading Style Sheets with CSS3
 Web site design projects – Small Business Product Page, Amateur
Photographer Site, Rural Farm Site, Cycling Club Site, Radio Program
Schedule, Survey Form
Develop web coding skills!
IT Essentials
 Grades 10-12, One Semester
 Sponsored by Cisco Networking Academy
 In-depth exposure to hardware and operating systems
 Maintenance and safety issues
 Assemble and configure old and new computers through hands-on activities
 Install operating systems and software
 Troubleshoot hardware and software problems
 Introduction to networking
 Preparation for CompTIA’s A+ certification
 Good background if planning to take Cisco Networking courses
Introduction to Computer Programming
 Grades 10-12, One Semester
 Earn technical college credit in Grades 11-12
(transcripted through NTC)
 Introduction to computer programming through HTML and the Javascript
scripting language
 Program design, coding, editing, testing, and debugging through hands-on
experiences
 Programming languages as a development tool
 Good background if planning to pursue a career in computer programming
and/or web design
Game Simulation & Animation Programming
 Grades 10-12, One Semester
 Introduction to game and simulation development
 Careers in Game Programming
 Access to Microsoft DreamSpark programming development site
 Introduction to GameMaker, a free object-oriented programming tool
 Work with Visual Basic/Visual Studio.net programming language syntax as it
relates to game programming techniques
 Simulation concepts using Alice, a free
object-oriented programming tool
Flash Animation
 Grades 10-12, One Semester
 Online course through Aventa Learning
 Independent, self-paced learning
 Create animations and interactive movies using Flash CS3
 Create interactive movies for the web
 An introduction to the world of web animation
CISCO Networking
Academies I through IV
All CISCO courses are available as independent study by request and instructor
consent
CISCO I
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Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: Algebra II
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OSI model and industry standards
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Network topologies
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IP addressing (subnet masks)
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Networking components and basic network design
CISCO II
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Grades 10-12, Prerequisite: CISCO I
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Beginning router configurations and protocols
CISCO Networking
Academies III and IV
CISCO III
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Grades 11-12, One Semester, Prerequisite: CISCO II
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Advanced router configurations
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Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies
CISCO IV
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Grades 11-12, One Semester, Prerequisite: CISCO III
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Continuation of advanced router configurations and WAN technologies
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Network switches and basic switch configuration
Accounting I & II
The “Language of Business” and covers:
 Grades 10-12, 1 semester each (2014-15), Prerequisite: previous semester of
Accounting (except Acct I)
 A necessity for anyone interested in ANY business career.
 The Double Entry Accounting System
 The Accounting Cycle for Service and Merchandising Firms
 Payroll and Special Journals
 Depreciation
 Bad Debts
 Inventory
 Notes Receivable, Notes Payable, and more
 Computer Accounting Simulation Project
 Opportunity to Represent School in Accounting Competitions in FBLA or DECA
Accounting III & IV
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Reviews and takes a more in-depth look
at Accounting I & II topics as well as:
Grades 11-12, 1 semester each, Prerequisite: previous semester of Accounting
Earn technical college credit (transcripted through NTC)
Statement of Cash Flows
Spreadsheet Software using PCs
Marketable Securities
Intangible Assets
Corporate Accounting
Manufacturing Accounting
Managerial/Business Decision Accounting
Computer Accounting Simulation Project
Opportunity to Represent School in
Accounting Competitions in FBLA or DECA
Street Law
An excellent, relevant course for high school students.
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Grades 11-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
Attend a Trial/Court Proceedings
Visit Jail/Dispatch-911 Center
Guest Speakers: Judge, District Attorney, local lawyers, and police officers
Wills
Marriage
Divorce and Child Custody
Current Events & Legal Implications
Criminal and Civil Law
Consumer Law
Courtroom Procedures
Contract Law
Constitutional Law Cases
Introduction to Marketing
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Basic Concepts
New Product Planning
Sales
Grades 9-12, One Semester, No Prerequisites
Learn the functions and foundations of marketing
Learn basic economic principles
Understand why you buy things you do, and how to get customers
interested in your goods and services
Explore the selling process
Discover different techniques of selling
Explore marketing through the generations
Help manage and work in the student-run school
store (The Red Zone)
Run and operate concessions during home
football and basketball games
Business Ownership
Management
Entrepreneurship
 Grades 9-12, One Semester, Explore business ownership and management
 Develop some of the skills needed to operate your own business
 Develop business confidence through:
 Hands-on experience
 Simulations
 Practical applications
 Help run and operate concessions during home football and basketball
games
 Help manage and work in the student-run school store
(The Red Zone)
Sports Marketing
 Grades 11-12, One Semester, Intro to Marketing
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Develop your own sports franchise
 Advertise and promote sports team
 Involvement in the daily operation of the Red Zone
 Help manage and run concessions during home
football and basketball games
Principles of Promotion
 Grades 11 and 12, Prerequisites: Intro to Marketing
 Manage School Store
 Study the Psychology of Advertising and Sales
 Deeper Look into Promotions
Financial Literacy
A Required Course for ALL Seniors. Learn how to get the most for your hard earned
money. This class provides an excellent foundation.
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Required, Grade 12, One Semester,
No Prerequisites
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Car Buying and Insurance
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Checking Accounts
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Home Buying and Insurance
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Credit Card Management
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Opportunity Cost
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Budgeting
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Food Buying
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Advertising Gimmicks
Student receives a 3-Ring Binder of resources
and 6 Pocket Organizer for Personal Papers
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Investing
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Consumer Fraud
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Web Sites
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Voluntary Simplicity versus
Materialism
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Scarcity
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Consumer Rights
and Laws
DECA: Association of Marketing Students
All students who are interested in any marketing or
business career may join DECA (An Association of
Marketing Students). Community service, fund
raisers, social activities, and competitions make
this organization worthwhile for business and
marketing students.
Future Business Leaders of America
All students who are interested in business and /or
enrolled in business classes may join the Future
Business Leaders of America, a national organization
for students interested in pursuing a business career.
Competition in a wide variety of skill events, fund
raisers, conferences, tours, and other local activities
make this a worthwhile organization for business
students.
It’s time to sign up for classes!
The Business &
Information
Technology
Department can
prepare you for a
future career!