Introduction to Business will familiarize students with the functional areas within the world of business. Students will learn about the business environment, principles and motives of business people and institutions, business vocabulary, marketing tools and managerial skills. A critical thinking process will be used to better understand topics such as entrepreneurship, forms of business ownership, accounting, production, marketing, finance, management, business ethics, computers, international business, human relations, law, and diversity issues. This course will help students prepare for other courses offered in the Kings Business Academy.  

**Option for Honors Credit**

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

Colleges, universities and employers are now expecting students to have advanced skills in Microsoft Office. In this course, students will learn advanced skills in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This program will both train students and allow them to validate the knowledge and skills they have acquired. Students in this course can earn up to 2 certifications. This credentialing enables individuals to tap the full features of Microsoft Office; resulting in increased academic and job performance, and personal confidence. This course meets the technology graduation requirement. There will be a fee associated with those who decide to test for certification. 

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

Microsoft Office Specialist II will give students the opportunity to complete and become certified in three Microsoft Office programs. MOS II will focus on PowerPoint and Microsoft Access This will be a self-guided, computer based class that will be paced by the teacher but can be completed at a faster pace by driven students. There will be a fee associated with those who decide to test for certification.

Prerequisite: Microsoft Specialist 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

Sports Marketing is a 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 diverse products, such 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, causes, etc. Students will develop skills in the areas of merchandising, advertising, public relations, event marketing, sponsoring, ticket distribution, and career opportunities as they relate to the sports and entertainment industry. This course will include speakers from the Sports and entertainment world as well as appropriate field trip experiences. Each student will be enrolled in Business Professionals of America.
**Option for Honors Credit**

Prerequisite: 10th grade students only must have Introduction to Business & Marketing
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Elective)

Would you like to be your own boss or own your own business? In this course, students will discover the process of formulating, planning and implementing a new business venture. Students will use innovation skills to generate ideas for new products and services, evaluate the feasibility of ideas and develop a strategy for commercialization. They will also calculate and forecast costs, break-even points, profit and sales. Technology will be used to select target markets, profile target customers, define the mission and create business plans. Students will their skills in real life by creating an expanded “Kings Spirit Store”, stocking, pricing, marketing and running the store. An Honors level credit is available for seniors who take on leadership roles.

**Option for Honors Credit**

Additionally, students who take this course and achieve a grade of “C” or better are eligible to sit for an on-line Sinclair exam in this course.  If they achieve a score of 56% or better on that exam they receive transcript Sinclair credit for Sinclair’s Intro to Entrepreneur class.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11, 12
Full Year
Credit: 1.00 (Elective)

This course provides students a sustainable practice of basic employability skills that include but aren’t limited to professional ethics, teamwork, networking, professional best practices and problem solving. Students will also learn about key skills that employers are looking for in an employee. They will look at careers and find what is interesting and fits their skills, personality and abilities.  The employability class will partner with the United Way of Warren County to offer in class speakers from local companies as well as tours of their working facilities. 

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

This course expands upon the basic employability skills offered in Employability & Careers I. It covers topics such as work ethic, attitude and actions, positive rephrasing in the work environment and making failure work. Students will create and refine their resume and cover letter. This course will also partner with the United Way of Warren County to offer in class speakers from local companies as well as job shadowing experiences with them.

Prerequisite: Seniors or anyone who has completed Employability & Careers 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

JUNIORS will take the course 2nd Semester of Junior year. Applying to college does not begin or end with the college application process. Researching the best college and college major takes time and preparation. College 101 is a semester course designed for juniors who want to attend a two or four-year college. This course provides students with the necessary skills to research colleges and careers and will help students understand the college application process. Included are required seminars and webinars including guest speakers, required assignments, and learning opportunities. All activities have been chosen to help our juniors get a jump start on the college application process. 

SENIORS will take the course First Semester of Senior year. Applying to college does not begin or end with the college application process. Researching the best college and college major takes time and preparation. College 101 is a semester course designed for students who have the desire to attend a two or four-year college. This course provides students with the necessary skills to research colleges and help with the college application process. Included are opportunities to hear guest speakers addressing topics such as developing college essays, choosing a major, resume development, interview preparation, financial aid and scholarships.

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11 (2nd Semester) / 12 (1st Semester)
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

This is required for the Class of 2026 and beyond. Topics include Planning and Money Management, Informed Consumer, Investing, Credit and Debt, Risk Management and Insurance. Financial Responsibility and Decision Making curriculum will be relevant for high school students as they begin to make large financial decisions such as purchasing cars, signing contracts for places to live or taking out loans to continue their education. The goal of financial literacy instruction is to provide students with the knowledge they need to make a lifetime of informed financial decisions.
**Option for Honors Credit**

Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 11, 12
Semester
Credit: 0.5 (Elective)

The Internship class offers high school seniors a unique opportunity to gain hands-on career experience in a paid or unpaid capacity, allowing them to explore and deepen their understanding of potential career paths. Placement opportunities span a wide range of fields, including but not limited to accounting, finance, architecture, graphic design, engineering, physical therapy, nursing, IT, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, fire science, automotive, cosmetology, and Fine Arts.

Eligibility Requirements: Ideal candidates will have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, (2.5 GPA for opportunities in the trades/automotive/fire sciences/manufacturing and similar fields), an excellent attendance rate (90% or higher) no suspensions or expulsions Students will commit to spending 8-15 hours per week at their internship site during the semester. Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required before the start of the internship, as students are responsible for commuting to their placements. In addition to fieldwork, the course includes a weekly classroom component to provide students with professional development and reflective learning opportunities. This course spans two consecutive class periods and may be taken during either semester or the full academic year.

Prerequisite: Completion of the internship Common Application and at least one career coaching session reviewing your application, successful completion of an interview with the prospective internship partner and subsequent selection, access to reliable transportation to and from the internship site, valid driver’s license
Grade Level: 12
Semester/Year
Credit: 1.0 (Elective)/ 2.0 (Elective)