Class Introduction

Foundations of Business, Communication & Technologies (FBCT) formerly know as Business Information Management BIM is a course designed to help students use their personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society. Using these skills, students will ultimately make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop spreadsheets, formulate databases and make electronic presentations using appropriate software.

Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance (PBMF) is a course designed to help students concentrate on effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, professionalism, supply and demand, business ownership, and key functions that businesses perform.

Classroom Expectations

High expectations will be maintained for all students to maximize their academic potential. It is the expectation of Ms. Taylor your teacher that each student will commit to the "business of learning".

• Students will be expected to attend class and be on time for class, be an active and involved student of learning during class, and strive continuously to reach the ultimate goal.

•  Conduct himself/herself in a safe and responsible way

•  Demonstrate an attitude of respect toward individuals

•  Use appropriate language

•  Be familiar with and comply with classroom teacher rules and procedures

•  Attend, be punctual, and be prepared for class sessions

•  Follow teacher’s directions and stay on task

•  Cooperate with school staff in all matters

•  Adhere to the requirements of the Student Code of Conduct 

                                                August - November 2025

Microsoft Word Expert 2019

As a student in this course, you will learn the most important aspects of Microsoft Word Expert 2019. You will start off creating and editing documents in Word as well as formatting text and paragraphs. You'll learn about formatting tables and how to illustrate documents with graphics. You'll work with themes, styles, templates and develop multi-page documents. You'll be able to receive a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Word Expert 2019.

Microsoft Excel Expert 2019

As a student in this course, you will learn the most important aspects of Microsoft Excel Expert 2019. You will get an introduction to Excel 2019 and learn about formulas, functions, formatting, and charts. The lessons get more advanced, covering worksheet tasks. You'll be able to receive a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Excel Expert 2019.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2019

As a student in this course, you will learn the most important aspects of Microsoft PowerPoint 2019. You will start off learning about PowerPoint basics, how to create and enhance PowerPoint presentations and work with visual elements. You'll learn how to edit slide content, work with tables and charts,  work with themes and animations also you'll learn how to work with sound objects. You'll be able to receive a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in PowerPoint 2019.