Digital Literacy
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Students will use a computer and application software including word processing, presentation, database, spreadsheets, internet, and email to prepare elementary documents and reports.
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Advanced Computer Applications
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
This course is designed to provide students an advanced-level of experiences. While using high levels of technology learned in previous classes, students will be taught fundamental business procedures. A heavy emphasis will be placed on employability skills. Students will be regularly using word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, desktop publishing, and email software at an advanced level.
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Microsoft Office
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
This course is an extension of Computer and Technology. Students will have the opportunity to increase their computer skills. Advanced functions and integration of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint will be taught. Students will work toward Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in one or more of the Microsoft areas. In addition, students will utilize Internet access to complete various projects. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA.
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Business and Marketing Essentials
Recommended Grade Level: 9 - 10
Recommended Credit: 1
Business and Marketing Essentials is an introductory business and marketing course which enables students to acquire a realistic understanding of business processes and activities. Students examine fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. They develop an understanding of and skills in such areas as customer relations, economics, emotional intelligence, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, professional development, and strategic management. Throughout the course, students are presented ethical dilemmas and problemsolving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills.
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Introduction to Management
Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12
Recommended Credit: 1
Introduction to Management expands student understanding of management. It exposes students to several types of management, including customer relationship management, human resources management, knowledge management, information management, project management, quality management, risk management, and strategic management. Business law, communication skills, economics, operations, and professional development are also stressed throughout the course. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete activities. Throughout the course, students are presented ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and/or DECA.
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Business Co-op
Grade: 12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Cooperative Education for CTE courses provide supervised work site experience related to the student’s identified career pathway. A student must be enrolled in an approved capstone course during the same school year that the co-op experience is completed. Students who participate receive a salary for these experiences, in accordance with local, state and federal minimum wage requirements according to the Work Based Learning Guide.
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Leadership Dynamics
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 3
Prerequisite: One Office Technology Course
Comments: Teacher recommendation required
This course is designed to assist students with developing skills needed to be successful leaders and responsible members of society. The student will develop personal attributes and social skills. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal skills, team building, communication, personal development and leadership. This course will include opportunities for students to apply their knowledge. Leadership development will be enhanced through FBLA.
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Digital Design
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Prerequisite: Digital Literacy
This hands-on course applies publishing and presentation concepts through the development of sophisticated business documents and projects. These documents include, but are not limited to, tri-fold brochures, manuscripts, reports, bi-fold programs, catalogs, newsletters, flyers, business forms, graphs, web pages, and on-screen presentations. Formatting, editing, page layout, and design concepts are taught. Students will develop communication skills, problem-solving techniques, cooperative learning, and interpersonal skills.
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Advanced Multimedia Publishing
Grade: 11-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Prerequisite: Multimedia Publishing
This hands-on course applies advanced web design, publishing, and presentation concepts through the development of sophisticated documents and projects which includes, but is not limited to: web sites, video editing and production. The course is designed around the learning goals of the students and is project-based. Students will complete advanced projects agreed upon with the instructor utilizing hardware and software available. Formatting, editing, layout, and design concepts are reviewed and reinforced. Distribution ready publication standards are applied to all projects. Students will develop communication skills, problem-solving techniques, cooperative learning, and interpersonal skills.
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Website Design
Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Prerequisite: Digital Literacy or Equivilant
Students analyze the structure of the worldwide web, apply basic principles of web documents including HTML and CSS, and develop multi-media web pages. Course content will include the understanding of hypertext and web structures and the use of the Adobe Dreamweaver software.
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Accounting and Finance Foundations
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
This course will provide an introduction to both areas of accounting and finance. Topics will include banking, credit, accounting specific career exploration. The accounting principles taught in this course are based on a double-entry system and include preparing bank reconciliations, payroll taxes, and financial statements.
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Financial Management
Grade: 12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Prerequisite: Accounting and Finance Foundations
The accounting principles taught in this course include an in-depth study of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques used in keeping financial records. There is an emphasis on automated accounting. Topics include a more analytical approach to accounting.
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Personal Finance
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
(Personal Finance). This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage their personal finances effectively for lifetime financial security. Some of the topics include writing a check, completing a deposit ticket, reconciling a bank statement, budgeting, credit, consumer rights, investments and retirement planning.
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Financial Services I
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Comments: Teacher recommendation required.
(Bank of The Tribe). This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the financial institution field. It involves operation of a student ran bank in cooperation with Whitaker Bank, which provides application of banking and financial procedures and concepts.
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Financial Services II
Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 MaxCred: 1
Sugessted Prerequisites: Financial Services I
Financial Services II is a continuation of Financial Services I, providing opportunities to enhance students’ employment portfolio. Students continue to learn and practice financial activities associated with the operation of a bank and other finance-related institutions in addition to assuming management and supervisory responsibilities, including training “new employees.”
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Ethical Leadership
Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12
Recommended Credit: 1
Ethical Leadership is a principles-based ethics course introducing students to key leadership and ethical knowledge and skills, including integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability. Throughout the course, students apply ethical principles to contemporary, real-world situations that teens and young adults often encounter in school, at home, with friends, and in entry-level job positions. They examine the concept of ethical leadership and strengthen their leadership and ethical decision-making skills through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of at least one class service-learning project. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and/or DECA.