Business Course Descriptions

Business

Introduction to Business I

Grade 9-12

1 Semester (.5 Credit)

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed as an orientation to the world of business and serves as the framework for other business courses taken at the high school and/or college level. Units covered include: our economic system, the global economy, business in our economy, business structures, producing and marketing goods, international business, small business management and opportunities in small business. Students will utilize the internet and work independently and in teams on various projects. Group and individual presentations will be assigned throughout the semester.

Introduction to Business II

Grade 9-12

1 Semester (.5 Credit)

Prerequisite: Intro to Business I with a "C" or higher

This course is an extension of Introduction to Business I with a focus on personal business aspects. Units covered include: consumers in the economy, the banking system, the Federal Reserve, opening and maintaining a checking account, using credit, the cost of credit, savings and investing, purchasing a home and auto, purchasing insurance for risk management, and budgeting. Students will utilize the internet and work independently and in teams on various projects. Group and individual presentations will be assigned throughout the semester. The successful completion of Introduction to Business I and Introduction to Business II will be accepted as the required Consumer Education credit.

Microsoft Applications

Grade 9-12

1 Semester (.5 Credit)

Prerequisite: None

This comprehensive course is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to proficiently use Microsoft Applications such as Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, while applying them to contemporary business practices. The course is structured around the latest business trends, ensuring that students can effectively apply their skills in real-world scenarios. This course provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to excel in today's dynamic business environment, where digital tools play a pivotal role in success. Additionally, this course is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills for effectively using a computer's file management system. Exploring and implementing skills which are crucial for everyday tasks and computer literacy using File Explorer to properly navigate the file system hierarchy, understanding drives, folders, and files, and learning how to navigate through them. By the end of this course, students will be proficient in using Microsoft Applications for business tasks, integrating them with current business trends to enhance productivity and communication.

Accounting I

Grade 10-12 

2 Semesters (1 credit) 

Prerequisite: Teacher approval for 10th grade students; students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in the first semester in order to continue to the second semester

Accounting I is designed to introduce students to the basic fundamentals of double-entry accounting. We will complete the analysis of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship and a corporation. Students will follow through the journalizing process, create essential financial statements, and complete a simulation developing their skills. Various methods will be used to reinforce and develop student understanding.

Accounting II

Grade 11-12 

2 Semesters (1 credit) 

Prerequisite: Accounting I with a “B” or higher each semester and teacher approval; students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in the first semester in order to continue to the second semester

Accounting II is designed as a continuation of the fundamentals of double-entry accounting presented in Accounting I. First quarter will concentrate on the review and refinement of the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship as applied through a transfer of knowledge to a computerized accounting program. We will progress to the accounting processes for a corporation and the specialized records required for this form of ownership. This is an Independent Study course.

Business and Personal Law

(Offered even graduating years)

Grade 11-12

1 Semester (.5 Credit)

Prerequisite: None

This course is an orientation to law in our society with an emphasis on business situations and transactions. The course content includes: an overview of ethics and trial procedures, the differences between civil and criminal law, copyright regulations, contracts, rights of the merchant and consumer, employee/employer responsibilities, and other various topics that will aid the student in becoming a competent consumer and citizen.

Grade 11-12 1 Semester (.5 credit) Prerequisite: None