BUISNESS

Online Personal Finance “ACC”

• Elective: 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

“Who wants to be a millionaire?” Learn how in this class by applying practical personal finance procedures. Areas covered are as follows: careers, gross and net pay, budgeting, preparing income tax returns, checking and banking services, various investments, insurance needs and coverage, using credit and consumer loans. Guest speakers visit this class and share their knowledge and experiences.

Online Digital Foundations "ACC"

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

This course includes skills that everyone will use in our technology-rich life — in school, on the job, and at home. During this class you will learn the correct technique for the computer keyboard and develop speed and accuracy. Students will develop the skills that are used daily in business and college by using word processing applications. Spreadsheets and graphics/desktop publishing will be introduced. Students will learn the basic formatting of personal and business documents using word processing, spreadsheets and other business application tools. Students will continue the development of keyboarding speed, accuracy, and proofreading skills

Online Introduction to Business “ACC”

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of business. Areas of interest will include types of businesses, how businesses make money, how businesses interact with their community and other businesses, and what it takes to be a successful businessperson. Upon completion of this course you will be issued a Tech Prep certificate if you meet Tech Prep requirements. This will allow you to bypass certain classes at St. Cloud Technical and Community College.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Online AI Literacy

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

• Prerequisite: None

Learn to navigate and leverage AI ethically and responsibly. Think creatively and apply AI concepts to real-world problems and innovative projects. Focus on Future readiness by discovering the potential of AI and preparing for careers that increasingly rely on it.

Online Computer Science 1A

• Elective: 9, 10, 11, 12

• Length of Course: One trimester

• Suggested Prerequisite: Algebra 1 prior to or during this course

The world is in need of people who can make the computer do what they want it to do. Programming is different from using programs or applications that someone else has written. You are the creator or author of the program.  You will learn the commands and fundamental programming structures needed to write programs.  No prior experience required.  You may follow this course with Computer Science 1B.