Business

This course is designed to introduce the principles of accounting taking students through the steps of the Accounting Cycle.  Students will journalize and post transactions, identify and make adjusting and closing entries, and create and analyze financial statements for a service and merchandising business.  Ethics in business is emphasized and explored in each chapter through real-world examples.  Excel software will be utilized throughout the year providing students foundational spreadsheet skills.  Students are able to incorporate content learned throughout the year in a culminating business simulation.  Accounting courses are essential foundations that offer students a competitive advantage when pursuing business and finance degrees and careers.  

Accounting I satisfies one credit of the applied art, mathematics, computer or general elective requirement for graduation.

Accounting II introduces innovative theory and practice within the financial operations of a partnership and corporation. This in-depth course is designed for students who wish to study advanced accounting methods and procedures.   Students will account for payroll, taxes, notes, bad debts, inventory and various depreciation methods through hands-on, real-world application.  Accounting courses are essential foundations that offer students a competitive advantage when pursuing business and finance degrees and careers. 

Accounting II satisfies one credit of the applied art, mathematics, computer, or general elective requirement for graduation.

This course not only covers the foundations of business it also provides students the opportunity to open, operate, and liquidate a business of their choosing within the safety of the classroom.  Throughout the semester-long course, students will raise funds, gather and analyze market research, bid vendors, purchase and sell a product, compile the annual report, and liquidate the company.  This course puts 21st Century Skills at the forefront of business education through problem-solving, communication, decision-making, collaboration, and creativity. 

Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business satisfies one half credit of the applied art, computer, or general elective requirement for graduation.

This course focuses on the student’s role as a citizen, student, family member, consumer, and active participant in the world.  This course covers the fundamental financial concepts surrounding budgeting, goal setting, banking, risk management, and consumer rights and responsibilities.  These life-long skills will enhance students’ financial futures and expose them to our global economy.

Financial Literacy satisfies one half credit and is a REQUIREMENT for graduation.  *Note:  students have the opportunity to earn community college credit in Finance if enrolled in the College Career Pathways (CCP) program.  These credits are free and transferable to four-year universities.