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Accounting 1 530001 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Accounting 1 provides entry-level job skills and preparation for college study. Students receive hands-on experience in learning basic tasks involved in the accounting cycle using journals, ledgers and financial statements. Career options and goals will be explored. Students will also complete a manual accounting simulation.  Students will also be introduced to Computer Integration using Cengage.com/MindTap. 

Accounting 2 530002 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

This course reviews Accounting 1 principles and introduces new accounting concepts. Accounting 2 introduces corporate and cost accounting for merchandising and manufacturing businesses. Computer integration using Cengage.com/Mindtap will give students hands-on experience. Students will also complete an automated accounting simulation. Career options and goals will be explored.

Prerequisite: Accounting 1

Accounting 3 530003 1.0 Cr. 11, 12

This course reviews corporation, management, and cost accounting. Computer integration using Cengage.com/Mindtap will give students hands-on experience. Students explore the Stock Market and compete in the Stock Market Game. Presentations and projects will be assigned. Students will also complete an automated accounting simulation. Career options and goals will be explored.

Prerequisite: Accounting 2

Accounting 4 530014 1.0 Cr. 12

This course consists of “enrichment” activities. Those activities include the accounting cycle, journal entries, financial reporting, creating graphs, end of month processing and performing spreadsheet and word processing tasks. Students will perform in a departmentalized accounting system, payroll procedures, depreciation methods for plant assets, accounting cycle for a partnership and a corporation, handling inventory transactions, sales order processing, and financial statement analysis between fiscal periods. Students will work independently in Microsoft Excel 2019 and will obtain the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification by the end of the course.

Prerequisite: Accounting 3.

Business and Personal Law 530016 .5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Business Law is designed to emphasize students' understanding of how laws affect them as a minor and as a citizen. We will discuss and analyze the enforcement and origins of laws, crimes, torts, and the court systems. Other topics to be covered include contract law, employment law, ethics, consumer protection, landlord/tenant relationships, marriage and divorce. Students are provided with suggestions on how to solve problems relating to real world experiences. Students will analyze and judge real world cases, debate various topics, and do a mock trial.

Marketing 530101 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Throughout this course, the students will relate business activities and decisions to the following marketing functions: Market Planning, Product & Service Management, Distribution, Pricing, Promotion, Selling, Market-Information Management, Financing, and Risk Management. Students will use the Internet to complete and present market research. This course focuses on the tools, techniques, and systems that businesses use to create exchanges and satisfy organizational objectives both domestically and internationally.

Presentation Technology 530107 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

A course designed to explore non-print media, presentation software, and learn how to successfully present information to an audience. Students will learn how to create a presentation utilizing Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2019, as well as, learn how to modify and insert objects into presentations, work with advanced tools, charts, and media clips. Students will also learn how to speak clearly and appropriately to an audience as they present PowerPoint projects. This class will meet every other day for one semester.

Information Management 530108 .5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

This college prep online learning course will provide students with the knowledge required to create spreadsheets and databases. TestOut Online Courseware will give students the tools that allow them to learn practical knowledge, master real-world skills, and prove technical competency. We will begin with Microsoft Excel 2019 and will include fundamental and advanced techniques. Students will learn how to create and manipulate data, format data and content, create and modify formulas, present data visually through graphs, collaborate on and secure data using Microsoft Excel.  Next we move onto Microsoft Access 2019 - This course will provide students with the knowledge required to create databases using Microsoft Access and will include fundamental and advanced techniques. Students will learn how to structure a database, create and format database elements, enter and modify data, create and modify queries, present and share data, and manage and maintain databases. These courses are particularly useful to students entering business, engineering, or the sciences. Prerequisite: Must have basic computer skills and be able to work independently. Students will take the Microsoft Office Associate Certification. It is beneficial to have a PC with Word 2019 or Office 365 at home.

This is part of the Business Administration and Office Technologies Program of Study. 

Sports Marketing 530113 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Sports Marketing provides students an opportunity to analyze the nature, structure, and impact of professional and amateur sports. Topics include the history of sports business, sponsorships, endorsements, licensing, media rights, economic impact of sporting events, and the marketing of amateur and professional teams. Activities include developing in-game promotions, designing team names and logos, segmenting and researching the fan market, pricing tickets, and implementing a team’s promotional strategy. Students will use the Internet and sports magazines throughout the course to research and analyze marketing strategies and techniques used by professional teams.

Microsoft Word Certification 530115 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

In today’s world, understanding computer concepts, possessing computer skills, and knowing how to apply them are essential. This course is designed for new and experienced students as they develop computer competency using Microsoft Word 2019. TestOut Online Courseware will give students the tools that allow them to learn practical knowledge, master real-world skills, and prove technical competency. Students will concentrate on advanced formatting of common business communications; creating and editing Word documents, graphics, using Word’s wizards and templates, organizing, navigating and citing documents, collaborating, merging and integrating data and customizing Word. They will also create their own documents such as brochures, newsletters, resumes, and personal business letters. This course is approved by Microsoft Office Associate Certification. These certifications are an important credential to add to your resume whether you are looking for a job or applying to college. Students will take the Microsoft Word Associate Exam. It is beneficial to have a PC with Word 2019 at home.

This is part of the Administrative Assistant Program of Study. 

Intro to Business 530200 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

A course in which we will cover a wide range of topics, including the economics of the US and the world, types of business organizations, social responsibility, marketing, entrepreneurship,

management, some finance, how all of these things relate to their everyday lives and more. Students will be involved in group activities periodically to grow their experience in working with others.  

Entrepreneurship 530401 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course will prepare students for small business ownership as well as for the workforce of the future. Seven out of 10 high school students want to own and operate their own business. Throughout the semester students will learn about Entrepreneurial trends and traits, various types of business ownership, and will study successful entrepreneurs and their businesses. They will have opportunities to put the entrepreneurial process into action. Students will have the ability to pull from their knowledge of this course along with their other business courses to develop an innovative business idea and write a Business Plan. It prepares students to carry out the entrepreneurial process and experience its spirit. Students in grades 11 and 12 can also earn 3 college credits through the University of Iowa for a tuition fee of $150. Students do not pay tuition unless they have successfully completed the course and have earned a 70% or higher on the comprehensive exam.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Business and Accounting 1. 

Business and Administration 1 - Capstone 530450 1.0 Cr. 12                                                              

This capstone course serves as the culminating and digitally integrative experience of the Business Administration Program of Study (POS) educational program. This course is designed to prepare Program of Study (POS) students for the initial demands of: full-time employment, acquire skills for college, learn on the job, and to adapt to new procedures and technologies. Some of the topics covered will be management, office communications, customer service, marketing, and business law to mention a few as well as a review of the basics of Microsoft Office. The student will complete hands-on activities to ensure that they are well prepared for technology in the workforce, as well as complete some simulation work that will further grow their business and office skills. Students may attend field trips to enhance their learning experience.  

Business and Administration 2 - Capstone 530460 1.0 Cr. 12

This capstone course serves as the culminating and digitally integrative experience of the Business Administration Program of Study (POS) educational program. This course is designed to prepare Program of Study (POS) students for the initial demands of: full-time employment, acquire skills for college, learn on the job, and to adapt to new procedures and technologies. Some of the topics covered will be accounting, personal finance, entrepreneurship, communications, and a more in-depth review of the Microsoft Office Suite. The student will complete hands-on activities to ensure that they are well prepared for technology in the workforce, as well as complete some simulation work that will further grow their business and office skills.  Students may attend field trips to enhance their learning experience.

Honors Introduction to Programming 460017 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never programmed before. Introduction to Programming is an optional starting point for the EAHS Computer Science program.  This course is aimed at students with little or no programming experience. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the role computation can play in solving problems. It also aims to help students, regardless of their intended future major, to feel justifiably confident of their ability to write small programs that allow them to accomplish useful goals. The class will use the Python programming language. Honors Weight.

AP Computer Science Principles 460082 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Computing has changed the world. What is computer science? Engage your creativity, demonstrate and build your problem solving ability all while connecting the relevance of computer science to society! Using block-based languages, which are graphical programming languages, students create interactive stories, animations, games, and more, while learning about mathematical and computational ideas. Block languages target both novice and more advanced students and are widely used at the college level in introductory computer science classes for students with no programming experience. Communication skills, ethical and legal issues, big data and effective presentation skills are enriched allowing students to be creative with solutions to real-life computing problems and prepare them for college level computer science courses.

It is recommended you take CS Discoveries and Algebra 1 in preparation for this Advanced Placement Course.

AP Computer Science 460068 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

Traditionally, students with an interest in careers related to: business, engineering, computer science, information technology, bioinformatics, genetics, physics, chemistry, or math should take AP Computer Science. However, in today’s world, almost every occupation or endeavor uses some form of computer software including the fine arts. Some knowledge about how software is designed, created, and maintained will provide useful background. For many college majors, AP Computer Science will be the only college course on the subject a student will take. The curriculum of AP Computer Science in Java is based on the syllabus developed by the College Board. Topics include program design and implementation, algorithm analysis, standard data structures, and object-oriented programming design.

It is recommended you take AP Computer Science Principles prior to taking this course.

Computer Science Discoveries 460071 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

CS Discoveries is an introductory computer science course that empowers you to create authentic apps and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Course also includes web development. This course is designed to be accessible for all students, regardless of background, or prior experience.

Advanced Data Structures 460083 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course will build on a solid foundation of computing methodology to introduce students to

advanced representation and processing of data. Topics will include algorithm efficiency, recursion, inheritance, and dynamic memory allocation. Students will learn how to process data that is stored as strings, arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, sets, maps, les, and tree structures to solve a variety of real life application problems. Honors weighted. 

Cooperative Education/Diversified Occupations 700400 1.0 Cr. 11, 12

The Diversified Occupations Program is a cooperative education course designed to combine

classroom instruction with on-the-job training in a career area of the student’s choice. This program integrates classroom studies in employability skills and consumer skills with planned, supervised, and practical work experience. Topics discussed in class include, but are not limited to: Labor Laws, Safety On-The-Job, Wages & Benefits, Payroll Taxes & Other Deductions, Filing Income Taxes, Budgeting, Money, Banking & Credit, Career Search and Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills. A student must work a minimum of 3 days/shifts and 15 hours Monday-Friday. in a job where the employer adheres to all federal and state regulations regarding Child Labor Laws, Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws, and Workers’ Compensation Laws. Students under 18 must have a valid Work Permit. Students are responsible for transportation between school and work. Maintaining employment and good class attendance is required. Students must be in good standing with regards to grades, attendance, and discipline in order to register for Diversified Occupations. Full-year course, theory class meets every other day (3 Credits).  Diversified Occupations Coordinator. 610-250-2481, ext. 32035