#1501 KEYBOARDING & BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to:  9-10-11-12

Description: This is an entry course to the Business Career Pathway in which students will learn the necessities that they will use throughout their lifetime, both personally and on the job. This course will focus on developing skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation. It will help students prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Word and Excel. Students will develop production pieces such as emails, social media profiles and posts, announcements, research reports, resumes, and business letters. Students will create worksheets with formulas and functions, and graphical charts. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. 

#1824 PC TECHNOLOGY (Not offered in 2024-2025)

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: Have you ever wondered about how computers work or like fixing them? In PC Technology you will explore the world of IT and learn about hardware and software.  Through hands-on activities and virtual labs, you will learn how to assemble a computer, install operating systems and troubleshoot problems. You will also have an introduction to security and networking basics.

#1515 EXPLORING THE WORLD OF BUSINESS

Duration:  1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to:  9-10-11-12

Description: This course is learning the basics of the business world and will include exciting field trips to businesses in the Northland.  Students will obtain knowledge about being an informed consumer, understanding the work world, and will be taught about 21st Century ethics and social responsibilities.  This exploratory class is the introductory course for our business pathway.

#1570 PERSONAL LAW

Prerequisites: None

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: 1/2 credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: Are you interested in learning about our laws and legal system?  Perhaps you are interested in a law-related career such as becoming an attorney or going into law enforcement. In this class, you will learn about relevant issues about criminal law, civil law, contract and family law. Students will also learn about court and trial procedures while conducting a mock trial.  Local attorneys and law enforcement speakers enhance and deepen learning and a field trip to Itasca and St. Louis County Courthouses are taken to help deepen the knowledge of our court systems.

#1629 GRAPHIC DESIGN USING ADOBE INDESIGN®

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: Learn the exciting world of graphic design while learning how to use one of the most used graphic designing software - Adobe InDesign. Through the projects you will complete; you will learn the parts of common design layouts and patterns, the relationship of the parts of a design, and how to create designs that are eye-catching.  The world of marketing and business is promoted through this work.  We will be collaborating with a local - nationally known marketing firm in town to give you professional-grade insights and ideas. Students can use this as a 1/2 credit towards the ARTS requirement.

#1552 WEBSITE DESIGN

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: Learn how to code using HTML! HTML is the coding language for creating web documents. In this class you’ll learn the basics of HTML that will lead you right into being able to use Adobe Dreamweaver.  You’ll have fun learning how to add color, graphics, hyperlinks, backgrounds, spry bars, and much more to make your web sites really stand out. Students can use this as a ½ credit towards the ARTS credit requirement. 

#1554 MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 9-10-11-12

Description: This class is a project-based class that is fun and hands-on.  Students will learn and expand their knowledge of various multimedia mediums and will create and manage different digital media.  Flash, Photoshop, Audacity, iMovie, Garage Band, and more will be used to create projects such as Podcasts, Vlogs, Movie Trailers, Public Service Announcements, Animation, Manipulated Photos, and much more.

Students can use this as a 1/2 credit towards the ARTS requirement.

#1506 PYTHON CODING AND APP

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: Technology at its core is meant to help people and make lives better.  The world will continue to evolve around knowledge of computers, coding, app development, and computer science.  In this hands-on and collaborative project-based introductory course you will get a solid foundation in app development, coding, and computer science.  Students will be coding a series of small apps. Students can use this as a 1/2 credit towards the ARTS requirement. 

#1538 ACCOUNTING

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: Does your future include a degree in business, marketing, management, finance or even cosmetology?  No matter what field you choose, an accounting course will likely be required.  Why not learn the basics of accounting to help prepare you for a future accounting class?  Accounting has many benefits, regardless of your career choice and the study of accounting is interesting and fun, yet thought-provoking.  

#1502 MARKETING 

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description:  Introduce yourself to the exciting world of marketing!  You will learn how products are brought from the idea stage to becoming available on store shelves. Everything from distribution to sales will be explored.  Create new products and learn how to market them efficiently.  This hands-on course will provide the basis for a career in Marketing. Students will also have an opportunity to create hands-on advertising and promotional materials for a business. Marketing skills give people in every occupation an advantage in the workplace. 

#1505 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING 

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 10-11-12

Description: This course helps students develop an extensive understanding of marketing concepts and theories that apply to sports, entertainment, and business.  In this exciting hands-on course you will take field trips and learn about: 

• Foundations of Sports & Entertainment Marketing

• Knowing Your Customers

• Setting Ticket Prices

• Promotional Incentives

• Social Media

• Career Possibilities

#1503 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (Not offered in 2024-2025)

Duration: 1 semester

Credit: ½ credit

Open to: 11-12

Description:  Did you know that hospitality and tourism is one of the top employers in Minnesota? Today’s hospitality and tourism industry is looking for people who enjoy variety, challenge, and, above all, PEOPLE! Is this you? Hospitality and tourism encompass a wide variety of jobs in restaurants, hotels, motels, inns, resorts, and campgrounds. This course covers information about potential careers and the management skills necessary to successfully work in the hospitality and tourism industry.  Plus, statistics show that those who start their first job in the hospitality industry, earn more money later in life!