Course number: BE500

Course length: 3 trimesters

Grades: 11-12

Type of credit: Elective, 1.5 credits

Prerequisite: Application and interview required before course begins. Application available on Mr.

Spiegel’s website.

Laude Point(s): Max of 1 per year

Career Academy Program (CAP) is an individualized project-based learning opportunity for students that utilizes community connections and employment opportunities. Time will be spent in an employment

setting and in the CAP classroom. The integrity of this program and the partnerships with community

businesses and mentors relies on the students’ readiness, dependability, and ability to be self motivated for this step into the adult work world.

NOTE: There is an application and interview process for admission into the program. Once admitted into

the program, students will need to secure a worksite and mentor.

Course number: BE100

Course length: 1 trimester

Grades: 9

Type of credit: Required, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Laude Point(s): None

Students will utilize the four main Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Students will also enhance keyboarding skills, produce business documents, and explore their career path.

Course number: BE102

Course length: 1 trimester

Grades: 9-12

Type of credit: Elective, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Laude Point(s): 1

Students will use various software including Adobe Creative Suite to create design projects. Students will gain practical experience designing and creating professional documents electronically. Students will be able to add items to their design portfolio.

Course number: BE400

Course length: 1 trimester

Grades: 11-12

Type of credit: Elective, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Laude Point(s): None

Students will utilize current

technology and best practices to

create and focus on multimedia

combinations. New digital skills

will be emphasized along with

digital citizenship, critical thinking,

collaboration, and research skills to

expand students’ experiences with

digital tools and efficient use of

them.

Course number: BE302

Course length: 1 trimester

Grades: 11-12

Type of credit: Elective, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Laude Point(s): None

Digital Video and Audio is a project-based course that develops key digital communication skills such as design, project management, research and communication, and video and audio design and production technical skills using Adobe Premiere. Students gain experience through real-world projects that help them understand roles and processes across a broad range of careers involving digital video. Students film and edit projects on location as well in our in-house studio. 

Course number: BE300

Course length: 1 trimester

Grades: 11

Type of credit: Required, 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Laude Point(s): None

This course covers many financial topics that the student will experience within ten years or less of graduation. Topics such as 401K, investment options, vehicle transactions, banking transactions,

insurance, understanding and use of credit, mortgages, as well as a unit on employment covering cover letters, resumes, and the interviewing process.