FINANCIAL LITERACY 

Grade - 9TH         Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000113       Length of Course - Semester 

Prerequisite - None

The Financial Literacy course is designed to provide students with the knowledge they need to make a lifetime of informed financial decisions in today’s fast paced and ever-changing society. Financial responsibility and decision-making, planning and money management, informed consumer, investing, credit and debit, and risk management and insurance will be just some of the topics covered in this semester-long class. These topics will assist students in making the best financial decisions in the present and when planning for a strong financial future.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000151         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

This semester course is designed to introduce students to common applications: word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and Desktop Publishing. Using Microsoft software, students will become aware of the role of each of these applications in society and will have substantial hands-on experience with each. The purpose of these experiences is to enable students to make active use of the applications in other school subjects and in daily living activities. Students will conduct classroom presentations using technology, a preparatory skill for college and work. Additionally, students will focus on improving touch typing keyboarding techniques as they learn to prepare business letters, reports, tables, and other documents.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Grade - 9TH – 11TH         Credit - .50 credit

Course Number 000110       Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Underclassmen are encouraged to begin their exposure to the business curriculum by first taking this semester-long general overview course of business functions. Business ethics, economics, entrepreneurship, management, leadership, human resources, production, and business operations are all areas that are introduced with a practical, real-life approach. Students will be able to apply the business curriculum to their lives as it provides practical and real-life knowledge.  After discovering your interests while taking the introductory course, students will want to follow up with many of our business courses, such as Executive Business Management, Multi-Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Investing.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000136         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Students who are interested in starting or owning their own business and learning the complexities of operating a business will benefit from this semester course. You will study the various types of business ownership, where to begin the legal process, study the characteristics of effective business management and marketing while integrating theories into actual practice. Through our affiliation with Junior Achievement’s Applied Economics program, the class will form a mini-corporation. To raise capital you will sell stock, elect officers, run board meetings, select and market a product, as well as keep the financial records for the company and stockholders. *If you are a sophomore and have not taken Intro to Business, it is recommended that you take Intro to Business prior to this course.

INVESTING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000137         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Did you ever wonder why the American stock market has such an influence on American businesses or why the stock market seems to affect your entire life, as a consumer, employee, investor, and/or business owner? This semester course investigates the American financial system, the American economy, and the American stock market and how they operate both nationally and internationally. You will learn the intricacies (ins and outs) of the American stock market while participating in a 10-week Ohio Stock Market Challenge, where you will be involved in real-time investing decisions. Additionally, you will be introduced to product development while exploring current business rules and regulations, ethical issues and being introduced to current marketing and e-commerce trends and practices. You will participate in a product development-marketing project that will include creating, designing and marketing a product or service. *If you are a sophomore and have not taken Intro to Business, it is recommended that you take Intro to Business prior to this course.

ACCOUNTING I

Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000130 000131            Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - Algebra is highly recommended

Accounting is the language of business. Accounting is the recording and planning of all financial activities of a business. The result is the preparation of meaningful financial reports for managers, investors, and owners. This is a hands-on learning process in which accounting records are prepared systematically by following set procedures as we complete multiple financial records daily.

This course covers both the traditional manual method of accounting as well as more modern automated accounting. This course is highly recommended for all students planning to major in Business at the college level. Learning your accounting fundamentals in high school sets the college Business major up for success in the rigorous accounting curriculum that all Business majors in college must take. Students who plan to venture out into a business of their own or continue the family business also need to learn accounting to develop an understanding of the cash flow and financial aspects of their business. 

ACCOUNTING II

Grade - 11TH  – 12TH Credit 1.00 credit

Course Number - 000141 000142            Length of Course - Year

Prerequisite - Accounting I

This year-long course continues to develop accounting knowledge at a more in-depth and advanced level. This course begins with a simulation project in which the student takes on all of the accounting activities of a merchandising business for an entire month of an Accounting business cycle. Advanced concepts such as depreciation methods, uncollectible debt, inventory methods, and automated accounting sub-systems are learned.

Accounting I is a prerequisite to this course. Teacher recommendation is required to enroll.

MULTI-MEDIA MARKETING

Grade - 11TH  – 12TH Credit - . 50 credit

Course Number - 000134         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Various marketing activities, including market research, product design, test marketing, distribution, advertising, and personal sales, are explored in this semester course. Students will test the validity of the classroom material as they use their knowledge to analyze media promotions, retail pricing policies and customer service used in businesses throughout the community. Market research will be done with the goal of presenting their findings to an organization that will benefit from the results. The use of digital technology will be employed to create product and service advertisements. Digital photography and video will be used to support marketing campaigns. Guest speakers and marketing simulations in which students must make decisions regarding price, production, research, and advertising all serve to enhance the student’s opportunity to acquire marketing information.  Cooperative learning is often used as student groups are representative of the corporate office environment

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Grade - 11TH  – 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000133         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Major components of executive business management are presented for study in this semester course. Topics include: planning, organizing, and company goal setting, staffing, directing through motivation and leadership, effective communication, business presentations and etiquette, ethics, social responsibility, and business legality. Students will become proficient in professional presentation techniques.

The theory of management is emphasized through text readings, discussions, sharing of business experiences, case studies, and community business leader visits and presentations. Reading periodic literature, current events in business, and interviews with executives will help to present a complete picture of the job of a business for both college-bound students and those entering the world of work immediately following high school.

Cooperative Education offers students the opportunity to gain gainful employment in a field of interest. A variety of experiences in the areas of business and retail allow students to develop marketable skills.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

CREATIVE COOKING

Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit .50 credit

Course Number - 000413         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Learn the basic skills of cooking. This course will teach food safety and sanitation. Students will learn safe equipment use and kitchen safety before engaging in the hands-on activity of preparing food. Foods prepared include pancakes, coffee cake, muffins, cookies, pizza, cinnamon rolls, salsa, enchiladas, salads, stir-fry, roux, sushi, and chicken parmesan. Students will study healthy eating, diets, and eating trends. Nutrition labels and careers in the culinary field will be examined. Students are responsible for any damage caused to equipment provided for this class. 

INTRODUCTION TO CAD

Grade - 9TH – 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000457         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - Algebra completed or concurrently enrolled

If you enjoy designing and creating new things, this class is for you. Introduction to CAD (COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN) is a semester course that exposes students to the world-famous AutoCAD software. Start building skills to prepare for the fields of engineering, design architecture and construction. A variety of activities will be provided to challenge students of varying abilities including a tower designing and building contest. Manual drafting is covered for the first 6 weeks of the course. Students are responsible for any damage caused to equipment provided for this class. 

CAD II

Grade - 9TH – 12TH     Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000460                     Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - Introduction to CAD

This course is an extension of Introduction to CAD. Emphasis is placed on mastering skills learned in Introduction to CAD. Three-dimensional software is introduced and used for designing projects. Bridge design and construction as well as house construction, architecture, and floor plans, are covered in CAD II. A Student MUST complete Introduction to CAD to participate in this course. Students are responsible for any damage caused to equipment provided for this class. 

HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

Grade - 9TH - 12TH         Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000451               Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - None

Enrolled students will learn and master skills related to residential repairs. This course will provide future home owners and renters with a toolbox full of home maintenance skills and knowledge. A wide range of home construction and maintenance issues will be covered. Home foundation, home framing, roofing installation and repair, electrical safety and repair, plumbing installation and repair will be covered. The design of the course will provide students at all levels with a valuable learning experience.

*Home Repair and Maintenance is recommended before enrolling in Design and Manufacturing.

HONORS DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING - W

Grade - 10TH – 12TH      Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000450H                           Length of Course - Semester

    Prerequisite - Intro to CAD, CADII, and teacher recommendation

Honors Design and Manufacturing is a course that will expose students to the skills of Drafting and Design, CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) software, and Manufacturing Machinery. Students will explore the structural design of objects in manufacturing and investigate the design and construction process involved. Three-dimensional software will be used to create 3D models. This class will also provide students with project-based learning opportunities that include problem-solving, design principles, manufacturing techniques, conceptual skills, and processes from conception to completion. Students will have access to a CNC (computer numerical control) machine, a Laser Engraver, and a 3D printer. Software used: AutoCAD and Inventor. The heightened pace of the class will enable students to cover in further detail the concepts covered in Introduction to CAD and CAD II, including additional content and activities. Students are responsible for any damage caused to equipment provided for this class. 

HONORS ROBOTICS - W

Grade - 10TH – 12TH Credit - .50 credit

Course Number - 000466         Length of Course - Semester

Prerequisite - Algebra completed or running concurrently enrolled

Honors Modular Technology and Robotics is a semester course designed for the student interested in a pre-engineering course of study. This course will expose students to the skills of problem solving, experimentation through software, machinery, mathematics, and robotics. Students will be challenged to complete several modules during the first 9 weeks of the course and will use the learned skills to complete a robotics unit in the second 9 weeks of the course. Students should expect challenging and rigorous academic coursework and projects. Students are responsible for any damage caused to equipment provided for this class.

Modules included in this course:

Robotics, Construction, Hydraulics, Navigation, Bio-Medical, Graphics & Animation, Space, Multimedia, Mechanisms, Computer Maintenance, Automotive, Basic Electricity, Electronics, CNC, Research & Design, and Aerodynamics