Below you will see the business course options and their descriptions. Return to your google form course requests to select these options



Business Technology Application

Pre-requisites: None

A one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications.

Principles of Accounting

Pre-requisites: Business Technology Application

A one-credit course designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on basic accounting, analyzing and recording business transactions, preparing and interpreting financial statements, and performing banking and payroll activities.


Financial Planning

Pre-requisites: Business Technology Application

A one-credit course designed to provide students with an overview of financial and investment planning procedures. Students interpret financial data to develop short- and long-term budgetary plans, produce accurate reports, and make informed business decisions.


Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Pre-requisites: Business Technology Application

Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a one credit specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and entertainment industry. Sports Marketing addresses such diverse products as the sporting event itself, its athletes, sports facilities or locations, sporting goods, personal training, and sports information. Entertainment marketing includes events such as fairs, concerts, trade shows, festivals, plays, product launches, and causes.


Entrepreneurship

Pre-requisites: Business Technology Application and additional Business Class

A one-credit course designed to provide students with the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage a business. This course includes business management and entrepreneurship, communication and interpersonal skills, economics, and professional development foundations.


Career Co-Op (Juniors & Seniors Only)

Must be able to leave school early and will have to apply for this course/job. Contact Ms. Lee if interested: llee@jefcoed.com

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Prerequisite: At least one CTE course, any cluster

A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator.

Introduction to Computer Science-TEALS (9th Grade Only)

Intro CS- TEALS

Computer Science - TEALS is a one-credit engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and roughly 75% of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning


Exploring Computer Science

ExpCompScience

Exploring Computer Science is an introductory year-long high school computer science course for students in Grades 9-10 focused on foundational computer science concepts and computational practices. Students will be introduced to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. The course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems.

The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.

Prerequisite: It is recommended that students have completed Algebra I prior to enrolling or be concurrently enrolled in Algebra I. Exploring Computer Science is designed to be a college preparatory high school course and thus, should provide a rigorous, but accessible, introduction to computer science. No previous computer science experience is required.