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0450 CAREERS AND PERSONAL FINANCE
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 11
Pathway: All
Successful completion of this course satisfies a graduation requirement.
CAREERS—The connection between school and work is the main emphasis in this course. Students will target career interests through a computer software program (Naviance – Family Connections). Once students select a career, they will participate in a job shadowing/interviewing project that includes a written paper, interview questions, and an oral presentation. In addition, they are required to develop a resume and learn about the interview process. Emphasis will also be placed on steps necessary to be successful, such as setting goals, developing good work habits, and communicating effectively.
PERSONAL FINANCE—Topics covered in this course will include banking, income and employment, budgeting, consumer skills, managing credit and debt, financing higher education, and insurance. Students will earn a Financial Literacy Certificate upon completion of an on-line literacy program. Budgeting projects include: planning a trip, buying a car, grocery shopping, and credit card awareness.
0451 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 9
Pathway: All
This course is mandatory for all ninth-grade students.
Students will explore computer skills and applications needed on a personal, school/college, and career level. The focus of this course is to provide knowledge and skills associated with Microsoft Office applications including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher and Outlook. Students will create various documents: reports, business letters, tables, databases, spreadsheets, and brochures. In addition, students will expand their knowledge of computer terminology, parts of a computer, and search strategies on the Internet.
0423 MICROSOFT WORD AND POWERPOINT CERTIFICATION
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 10-12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: 0451 Computer Applications with an 80% or higher
Students will take the MOS certification test for Word and PowerPoint upon completion of the course.
This course is a hands-on class where students will get a comprehensive study of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist text and software will be used throughout the course. Upon completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to gain certification in both Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Word topics will range from basic applications to intermediate and advanced features including formatting paragraphs, working with section breaks, applying styles and themes, editing tables, and using templates. PowerPoint topics addressed will range from basic PowerPoint concepts, formatting, and managing presentations to more advanced concepts including applying quick styles, using master slides, and modifying charts and tables.
0433 MICROSOFT EXCEL CERTIFICATION
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 10-12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: 0451 Computer Applications with an 80% or higher
Students will take the MOS certification test for Excel upon completion of the course.
This course provides students with a solid understanding of how to use Excel to create documents used by business professionals as well as a strong foundation of using Excel in post high school business programs. This course is hands-on and provides students with a comprehensive study of Microsoft Excel. Topics will range from basic applications to advanced features such as linking files and worksheets, creating charts, working with formulas and functions, and using data and pivot tables. Microsoft Certified Application Specialist text (MCAS) and software will be used throughout the course.
0457 ACCOUNTING I
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 10-12
Weight: 3 (CP)
Pathway: Business, Finance, & Information Technology (BFIT); Human Services (HS)
Accounting I is a course for students who have a variety of career objectives. It is designed for students who want beginning vocational preparation for accounting careers. It is also designed for students planning careers in related business fields for which mastery of some accounting knowledge, understanding, and application is needed. It will fulfill the needs of students seeking the foundation on which to continue studying business and accounting at the college level.
0458 ACCOUNTING II
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 10-12
Weight: 3 (CP)
Pathway: Business, Finance, & Information Technology (BFIT); Human Services (HS)
PREREQUISITE: 0457 Accounting I with a 70% or higher
Accounting II presents the complete accounting cycle for a merchandising business organized as a corporation. The course includes using special journals, recording uncollectible accounts receivables, plant assets and depreciation, notes and interest, and inventory.
0459 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING III
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 11-12
Weight: 3 (CP)
Pathway: Business, Finance, & Information Technology (BFIT); Human Services (HS)
PREREQUISITE: 0458 Accounting II with a 70% or higher
This course will provide students with a comprehensive study of the accounting cycle. It will provide students with the opportunity to apply skills previously learned and to further develop accounting knowledge in corporate accounting, managerial accounting, and financial statement analysis.
0441 BUSINESS LAW IN OUR SOCIETY
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 11-12
Pathway: Business, Finance, & Information Technology (BFIT); Human Services (HS)
This course is designed to offer an introductory view of our legal system and its laws. It examines our court systems and trial procedures as well as other aspects of legal activities which influence the operation of a business and personal life activities. Emphasis is also placed on the following topics: internet law, ethics, product warranties, consumer protection, employment conditions, family law, intellectual property, and contracts. This class includes a field trip to Dauphin County Courthouse to view a trial in progress.
0442 MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 11-12
Pathway: Business, Finance, & Information Technology (BFIT); Arts & Communications (AC)
This course is designed for those students who wish to learn how to run and manage a business. Topics include selecting a location, raising capital, organizing operations, establishing service and credit policies, buying merchandise, preparing goods for sale, pricing, advertising, display, selling techniques, keeping accurate records, economics, and government regulations. Students will complete individualized assignments from the textbook as well as group and individual projects. Students will also participate in the operation of the school store. Students enrolling in this course have the option of receiving three general education credits through Harrisburg University at a cost of $300.
0443 SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
Length of course: Semester
Credit: .5
Grade 11-12
Pathway: Business, Finance, & Information Technology (BFIT); Arts & Communications (AC); Human Services (HS)
Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has a definite impact on the economy, and is rapidly growing. Whether it’s the family vacation centered on a soccer tournament or the Orange Bowl for a national football championship, large sums of money are spent on sporting events and entertainment related to products and services. Sports and Entertainment Marketing is included in over 100 college and university programs. The course is interdisciplinary in nature with a focus on the management of venues, sports, musicians, artists, and events. Students enrolling in this course have the option of receiving three general education credits through Harrisburg University at a cost of $300.
1942 SCHOOL TO WORK CO-OP/WORK EXPERIENCE (ON-THE-JOB TRAINING)
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 2.0
Grade 12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: Students are required to go through an application process.
The cooperative (co-op) related work experience program is available to senior students who wish to participate in career-related paid on-the-job-training experience on a daily basis. Students planning to enter the job market immediately following graduation can learn entry level skills through supervised job training. Students who are college bound can use this opportunity to save money for college expenses. This goal is accomplished through a cooperative arrangement between the school and local businesses. Students must obtain work site placements that will enable them to acquire meaningful career-related experiences in an atmosphere conducive to learning. All work site placements must be pre-approved by the cooperative education supervisor. Admission into this program will be based upon prior school attendance, academic standing, and discipline. Interested students must complete an application packet in their junior year. Students are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Evaluation will be made by the job supervisor, as well as, the cooperative education supervisor who will make routine visits to each student’s job site.
1943 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 2.0
Grade 12
Pathway: All
PREREQUISITE: Students are required to go through an application process.
The cooperative related internship experience program is available to senior students who wish to participate in career-related, paid or non-paid, on-the-job-training experience on a daily basis. College bound students intending to invest large sums of time and money into a specialized field of learning can gain practical experience to help ensure that the investment is a wise one. This is a student initiated, career experience in which the students serve as an intern under the supervision of a mentor. Students must obtain work site placements that will enable them to acquire meaningful career-related experiences in an atmosphere conducive to learning. All work site placements must be pre-approved by the cooperative education supervisor. Admission into this program will be based upon prior school attendance, academic standing, and discipline. Interested students must complete an application packet in their junior year. Students are required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
1940 TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK INTERNSHIP
Length of course: Full Year
Credit: 1.0 OR 2.0
Grade 9-12
Pathway: Human Services; Arts & Communications; Business, Finance & Information Technology
PREREQUISITE: Students are required to go through an application process.
Internship students will work in the Falcon Help Nest during the school day to provide technology support for the Lower Dauphin High School. Responsibilities include providing level one, on-site technical support to students, providing educational technology support to students and staff, assisting in distributing and collecting laptops, design and delivery of training materials, and building and maintaining an online resource for students and staff. Applicants should be motivated, self-directed students who can deliver a high quality technology customer service experience. Interns will complete required work logs, periodic journal entries, and projects as assigned. Interns are required to participate in one day of Help Nest training during the summer, usually in August. Interns may earn 1-2 credits determined by the number of periods per day spent working in the Help Nest. Application instructions for the Help Nest are available in the counseling office and the Help Nest located in the high school library. Applications are to be submitted online. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Neuhard (mneuhard@ldsd.org).
0449 INDEPENDENT STUDY BUSINESS EDUCATION
Independent Study is offered to provide individual students with the opportunity to explore special talents or interests. Students will work with a classroom teacher to set personal learning goals and to determine the type of project or learning experience they would like to pursue. The classroom teacher and student will agree upon and determine the credit value (.5, 1.0) and how a grade will be determined (percentage grade or Pass/Fail). Independent study is designed to supplement a student’s educational pathway but cannot exempt a student from Board approved core graduation requirements. Students must complete Independent Study paperwork and be approved for the course by a building administrator.
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