Accounting 1 - VBS300

Accounting 1 introduces one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. Students study accounting vocabulary, the relationship between accounting and business and the accounting cycle for service businesses organized as a proprietorship. Students also learn how to use online accounting software to enter transactions and financial reports. A business simulation at the end of the semester aids students in synthesizing and applying their learning. Dual credit for this course is available through Green River College. See instructor for more details.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None

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Accounting 2 - VBS301

Accounting 2 prepares students to become payroll, accounts payable, or accounts receivable clerks in a small business. They also have the background to successfully complete college-level courses. A practice set simulating on-the-job experience is incorporated. Dual credit for this course is available through Green River College. See instructor for more details.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Accounting 1 Homework hours per week: 1 hour

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Accounting 3 - VBS313

This course is the third in a sequence of four courses for students who want to continue with Accounting. This course prepares students to work with a corporation who deals with inventory, plant assets and depreciation. They also have the background to successfully complete college-level courses. A practice set simulating on-the-job experience is incorporated. Dual credit for Accounting 3 and Accounting 4 are available through Green River College. See instructor for more details. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Accounting 1 and 2 Homework hours per week: None

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Accounting 4 - VBS314

This course is the fourth in a sequence of four courses for students who want to continue with Accounting. This course prepares students to do multiple simulations that mirror what a student would be doing if they owned their own business or worked in a small business doing Accounting. It is an excellent wrap up to the entire Accounting sequence and will help students master the first two semester courses of Accounting in college. Dual credit for Accounting 3 and Accounting 4 are available through Green River College. See instructor for more details. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Accounting 1 and 2 and 3 Homework hours per week: None

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Business Economics - VBS210

Business Economics is fundamental to understanding the concepts of Supply & Demand. It answers questions such as: Is there a cost when spending too much time on your phone? Is there a cost of going to school? Why are there so many products that are similar, but different? This course focuses on learning the theories behind Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Opportunity Cost, Entrepreneurship and the role of Government in Regulation. Students will learn about the incentives of consumers and businesses in the economy, the banking process, the Federal Reserve and different measurements used to evaluate the health of the economy.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None

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Personal Finance 1 - VBS305

Personal Finance 1 is a course designed to help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. Topics covered will include income, money management, spending and credit, as well as saving and investing. Students will design personal and household budgets, simulate use of checking and savings accounts, demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, and credit management, and evaluate and understand insurance and taxes. This course will provide a foundational understanding for making informed personal financial decisions now, in college and beyond. Every day, every lesson will matter. These will be lessons that will make a difference in the choices you make with your money every day of your life. Dual credit available through Green River College. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None

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Personal Finance 2 - VBS307

This course will pick up where Personal Finance 1 left off, students will learn about paying for college, more in-depth investing practices, managing credit, budgeting for food and with roommates, apartment leases and many other financial skills. Dual credit available through Green River College.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Personal Finance 1 Homework hours per week: None

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Business Finance - VBS310

This course examines business finance concepts such as the Time Value Money, Income Tax Simulation, financial statement analysis, financial ratios, commercial real estate investment, stocks, short selling, investments and analyzing business data.  Prepare yourself for the DECA Business Finance event.  Stay abreast of current events in finance with Project-Based activities, including a Business Finance simulation. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Algebra 1 Homework hours per week: None

Adv. Algebra with Financial Applications - VBS261/262

Introduction to Computer Programming - VTE100

Introduction to Computer Programming is an engaging course that explores a variety of basic computational thinking and programming concepts through a project-based learning environment. Every unit culminates in a comprehensive project and roughly 75% of student time is spent building projects and practicing the skills they are learning. This course uses SNAP! programming language designed at the University of California, Berkeley. Snap! is an approachable visual block-based programming language with a robust tool set, perfect for introducing students to coding for the first time.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 1 credit or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1

Homework hours per week: None CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3w91Guf

AP Computer Science A - VTE550/551

AP Computer Science A explores the Java object-oriented programming language and how programs actually work. Students create programs ranging from basic calculators to simple graphics-based games. In addition to earning high school credit, students can receive advanced standing or college credit by taking the AP exam administered in May and earning a qualifying score.  Credit from this course can be applied to Career and Technical Education or Math. Please note that cross-crediting DOES NOT APPLY FOR MEETING MINIMUM CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGES. Optional review sessions might be offered outside of the school day for exam preparation. Instructor will provide details.  

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE, Math, and 3rd year Science Prerequisites: Credit earned in AP Computer Science Principles or Teacher Approval Homework hours per week: 0-2 hours CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3w91Guf 

AP Computer Science Principles - VTE552/553

AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.  In this course, students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. This course is a senior year Quantitative CADR. Students will incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge.  Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the Internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.  It is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course that explores many of the foundational ideas of computing so all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in.  In addition to earning high school credit, students can receive advanced standing or college credit by taking the AP exam administered in May and earning a qualifying score. Optional review sessions might be offered outside of the school day for exam preparation. Instructor will provide details.  

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE, 3rd year Math Prerequisites: Credit Earned in Algebra 1

Homework hours per week: 1 hour Course Videos: bit.ly/3skCY8x bit.ly/3uyeYRx   CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3w91Guf CADR

Video Game Design - VDA400

Video Game Design focuses on the software, hardware, and mathematical tools used to represent, display, and manipulate topological, two and three-dimensional objects on a video screen. Students will prepare to function as computer graphics/video game development specialists. This course includes instruction in graphics software and systems; computer programming; digital multimedia; graphic design, video game design and development; graphics devices, processors, and standards; attributes and transformations; projections; surface identification and rendering; color theory; algebra; geometry; trigonometry and introduction to various mathematical concepts related to interactive computer and computer graphics-based applications.

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 11-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in AP Computer Science Principles

Homework hours per week: 0-2 hours

IT Microsoft Academy 1 - VBS100

Students will learn the computer skills and competencies necessary for lifelong success. Students will be provided the opportunity to complete the Microsoft Office Specialists (MOS) core tests for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. The MOS program is the only industry approved certification program for the Microsoft Office Suite. Upon successful completion of each core tests, students will be awarded Microsoft Certification. Industry Recognized Credentials:  MOS Certification

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None

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IT Microsoft Academy 2 - VBS202

Personal and Business Law - VBS302

Marketing 1 - VMK250/251

Marketing 1 is a one-year introductory elective for students interested in learning about business and marketing, channel management, market planning, marketing information management, pricing, product/service management, promotion, selling, communication, leadership and portfolio development. Leadership development is provided through membership in the DECA—an international association for marketing students. Students have the opportunity to earn college credits. Students are evaluated based upon performance on written and oral tests, presentations, projects, attitude, daily work and attendance. Dual credit is available through Green River College. See instructor for more details. 

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: 1 hour

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Marketing 2 - VMK350/351

Marketing is a combination project-based and lab-based class that answers various questions about the world of global marketing, such as, what does it take to start and run a coffee empire like Starbucks or a fashion industry leader like Nordstrom? This course expands on the concepts of ownership, management and operations of a business. Class time also focuses on the student's individual career interests. Students can showcase their skills through DECA. Evaluation is based on performance on written and oral tests, presentations, projects, attitude, daily work and attendance. Dual credit is available through Green River College. King County Food Handler's Permit is available through this course. 

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in Marketing 1 or Teacher Approval Homework hours per week: 1 hour

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Retail Operations (Student Store) - VMK352/352

Retail Operations (Student Store) is a hands-on laboratory class. Students apply Marketing knowledge and develop skills in buying, selling, ordering, inventory control, staffing, management, merchandising, sales promotion, information systems, money handling, accounting and all basic store operation procedures. Students learn the operation of a state-of-the-art point of sale computer system, Keystroke, a system used by many major retailers. Students are prepared for entry-level employment. All students will obtain a King County Food Handlers Permit. Students will take lunch 30 minutes before the start of Power Hour, then work one half of the Power Hour.  This course is repeatable for credit. 

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in Marketing 1 or Marketing 2 and Instructor approval based on demonstrated competencies Homework hours per week: 1 hour CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3x9rvvl

Social Media and Sports Marketing - VMK204

Sports and Social Media Marketing is an engaging one-semester course designed for high school students to delve into the dynamic intersection of social media and the world of sports. In this class, students will explore the evolving landscape of sports marketing in the digital age, examining how social media platforms shape the narrative, branding and promotion of sports events and athletes. From crafting compelling content to understanding the impact of social media analytics, students will develop practical skills essential for navigating the contemporary sports marketing landscape. Through real-world case studies, collaborative projects, and hands-on activities, students will gain insights into the strategies employed by sports organizations, athletes and brands to leverage social media for effective marketing. This course not only equips students with marketable skills for potential careers in sports marketing but also fosters a critical understanding of the role of social media in shaping the sports industry. 

Length: Semester Open to: Gr 9-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: None Homework hours per week: None

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Advanced Social Media and Sports Marketing - VMK206/207

In this course students will create and evaluate commercial messages in various forms of media, to promote the Tahoma Athletic Program and other social based programs. This course will cover topics including instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills including basic camera and video instruction. Students will also learn Adobe programs like Lightroom, Photoshop and Illustrator to create innovative advertising materials. 

Length: Year-Long Open to: Gr 10-12 Credit: CTE Prerequisites: Credit earned in Social Media and Sports Marketing, Sports Marketing or Social Media for Business Homework hours per week: None CTE Program of Study: bit.ly/3x9rvvl

Yearbook I and II - VLA458/459