BUSINESS AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY joe.harrmann@vtigers.org BUSINESS 0200 Accounting I (10 12) 0202 Introduction to Business (10 12) 0230 Multi Media S1 (12) 0235 Multi Media S2 (12) 0240 Teen Leadership Corps (11 12) 0244 Computer Applications (9 12) 0642 Publications (Non Credit) *Note: Course Fees are subject to change annually
1 COURSE NAME: Accounting I COURSE: #0200 COURSE LENGTH: 1 year COURSE CREDIT: 1.0 GRADE LEVEL: 10 12 FEE: TBA COURSE PREREQUISITE: None TEXTBOOK: South Western Century 21 Accounting General Journal Approach OTHER BOOKS REQUIRED: Workbook and Practice Set COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of the basic principles, concepts, and procedures of accounting for proprietorships and partnerships. COURSE CONTENT: Some of the items that will be discussed include accounting concepts and careers; starting an accounting system; analyzing transactions into debit and credit parts; journalizing; posting; preparing work sheets; preparing financial statements; adjusting and closing entries; banking procedures; checking accounts; and reconciling a bank statement. UPDATED 12 8 11
2 COURSE NAME: Introduction to Business COURSE: #0202 COURSE LENGTH: 1 semester COURSE CREDIT: 0.50 COURSE PREREQUISITE: GRADE LEVEL: 10 12 FEES: TBA TEXTBOOK: COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students taking this course will get a variety of business topics introduced to them. They will learn the basics of marketing, sales, ethics, law, management, finance/accounting, human resources, and entrepreneurship. In this course students will learn the basics needed to plan and launch their own business. This course will provide students with the core skills they need to become successful. In this course students will study the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Students will also learn about self employment and basic economic concepts related to small businesses, such as competition and production. This course will also walk students through the steps of setting up a business, including developing a business plan, a mission and a vision, attracting investors, and marketing a company COURSE CONTENT: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales, Business Ethics, Finance, Human Resources, Advertising UPDATED 5 14 15
3 COURSE NAME: Multi Media S1 COURSE: #0230 Multi Media S2 #0235 COURSE LENGTH: 1 Semester or Full Year COURSE CREDIT: 0.50 per Semester COURSE PREREQUISITES: Computer Applications I GRADE LEVEL: 12 FEE: TBA COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Daily attendance and completion of all assignments with a passing grade. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will use Multi Media to create various projects throughout the year. COURSE CONTENT: This course will allow students to use their skills to create various projects throughout the year using Pinnacle Studio Software. Projects will include but are not limited to: music videos, commercials, motivational videos, public service announcements, still picture projects, marketing videos, and a weekly newscast. Students can also expect to use various types of electronic equipment including: camcorders, digital cameras, DSLR Cameras, voice capturing software, and a variety of other equipment used to create multimedia projects. UPDATED 1 25 16
4 COURSE NAME: Teen Leadership COURSE: #0240 COURSE LENGTH: 1 year COURSE CREDIT: 1.00 GRADE LEVEL: 11 12 COURSE PREREQUISITES: None TEXTBOOK: COURSE DESCRIPTION: 3/21/16 Teen Leadership Corps empowers teens to achieve their leadership potential through a character and service based curriculum administered by the school. Students in this class will lead by example and they will learn various characteristic of leadership. Students will be exposed to business leaders within the community, as well as various other organizational leaders who provide valuable information to students wanting to learn about leadership. Students can expect to be involved with community outreach programs, doing community service during the school day, tutoring at the lower grade levels, visiting businesses and community organizations, as well as developing an end of the year service project. Students who see themselves as future leaders of our society are highly encouraged to take this class as they will learn, and they will be exposed to critical leadership characteristics. COURSE CONTENT: : Service Learning, Leadership, Management, Tutoring, Community Engagement, Support. UPDATED 5 14 15
5 COURSE NAME: Computer Applications COURSE: #0244 COURSE LENGTH: 1 semester COURSE CREDIT: 0.50 COURSE PREREQUISITE: None GRADE LEVEL: 9 12 FEES: TBA TEXTBOOK: Microsoft Office 2010 Advanced COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. COURSE CONTENT: This course is designed to teach an overview of an integrated software package. Students will learn how to create, modify, and format word processing; spreadsheet; and graphics presentation documents. This course is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all students going to college or entering the workforce. UPDATED 4 23 15
6 COURSE NAME: Publications (Non Credit) COURSE: 0642 COURSE LENGTH: 1 year COURSE PREREQUISITE: Min. B average COURSE CREDIT: None FEE: TBA GRADE LEVEL: 10 12 (9 may enroll with instructor permission) TEXTBOOKS: RIGHT FROM THE START and other various applications COURSE DESCRIPTION: Publications will focus on expository and creative writing as well as revising, editing, and proofreading in a whole language setting. The course will also focus on computer skills and business aspects of real life (contracting with a publishing company). The ultimate goal of the course is to produce and finance a high quality yearbook without going over budget. COURSE CONTENT: Students will be involved in every aspect of producing a yearbook. Students will sell ads, design layouts, write captions, copy, and headlines, and take pictures. Most work will be done on computer. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students must meet all page and ad sales deadlines. Students must be willing to put in the time necessary to complete assignments. UPDATED 4 23 15