Welcome to our Career and Technical Education program! These courses are designed to prepare students with practical knowledge, technical skills, and workplace competencies that support success in college, careers, and lifelong learning. Students are expected to participate actively, complete assignments on time, and demonstrate professionalism throughout the course.
Business, Communications, and Technology
Course Overview:
This course introduces students to fundamental business concepts, effective communication skills, and technology applications used in today's workplace. Students develop professional communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and digital literacy skills while exploring business operations and career opportunities.
Topics Include:
Business Fundamentals
Professional Communication
Digital Citizenship
Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
Workplace Technology
Career Exploration
Business Ethics
Course Overview:
Financial Mathematics equips students with the mathematical skills needed to make informed financial decisions. Students apply mathematical concepts to personal finance, banking, budgeting, credit, taxes, investing, insurance, and retirement planning.
Topics Include:
Budgeting
Banking Services
Simple & Compound Interest
Credit & Loans
Taxes
Insurance
Investing
Retirement Planning
Course Overview:
Data Entry focuses on developing keyboarding proficiency, accuracy, and efficiency while teaching students how to manage and organize digital information. Students gain experience using productivity software and industry-standard data management practices.
Topics Include:
Keyboarding Techniques
Speed & Accuracy Development
Spreadsheet Applications
Database Basics
Data Management
Office Procedures
Professional Documentation
Course Overview:
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of financial recordkeeping and business accounting practices. Students explore the full accounting cycle, learn to track business transactions, and prepare basic financial statements, laying essential ground for both personal financial literacy and further business studies.
Topics Include: Introduction to Accounting and Ethics
The Accounting Equation and Debits/Credits
Journalizing and Posting Transactions
The Accounting Cycle and Closing Entries
Financial Statements (Income Statement & Balance Sheet)
Cash Control and Bank Reconciliations
Payroll Accounting Basics
Accounting for Merchandising Businesses
Graphic design
Course Overview:
This course introduces students to the core concepts, tools, and visual communication techniques used in modern digital media production. Students explore the principles of graphic design, photo editing, video creation, and digital layout while developing hands-on technical skills to create engaging multimedia content for print and online platforms.
Topics Include: Introduction to Graphic Design and Layout
Digital Photography and Photo Editing
Vector Illustration and Graphics
Video Production and Basic Editing
Audio Editing and Sound Design
Principles of Visual Communication and Color Theory
Digital Publishing and Web Graphics Basics
Copyright, Ethics, and Media Literacy
Students are expected to:
Arrive on time and prepared for class.
Participate actively in lessons and discussions.
Complete assignments by the due date. Late assignments will be deducted 10% for each day they are late.
Demonstrate academic honesty and integrity.
Use technology responsibly and appropriately.
Show respect for classmates, instructors, and school property.
Daily Work– 70%
Quizzes – 30%
Notebook or binder
Pens/Pencils
Chromebook or Laptop
Access to Microsoft Office or Google Workspace