Business Course Offerings 2018-2019
Course # |
Course Name |
Grades |
Prereq. # |
Prereq. Name |
Credits |
Course Description |
BUS1400 |
Microsoft Office * |
9-12 |
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0.5 |
A one semester course which provides students the opportunity to develop skills using current software applications encountered in the business world, college or at home. Microsoft Office Applications provides you with comprehensive training in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and some PowerPoint. Students will learn how to effectively use each program, as well as apply it in a professional setting. This includes practical, real-world skills that are useful in the workplace. The class provides hands-on lessons and assignments. |
BUS1020/
BUS2020 |
Accounting I A/B * |
10-12 |
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1 |
Students will learn how to keep the financial records of a business. They will complete the accounting cycle with double-entry bookkeeping, using all journals and ledgers. They will also complete standard business transactions, payrolls with tax deductions, depreciation, bad debts, and discounts. The final project will be a standard business simulation. If not going on to college, this is a vocational course that will prepare you for an entry-level job in accounting after high school. Also, this class is a must for anyone interested in pursuing an advanced business degree at college. |
BUS2200 |
Advanced Accounting |
11-12 |
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0.5 |
Students will do a review of Accounting I, complete the accounting cycle twice for a business structured as a corporation, and explore and analyze financial statements, accounting careers, and adjustments at a deeper level. |
BUS1030/ BUS2030 |
Entrepreneurship and School Store A/B* |
11-12 |
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|
1 |
This class will design, plan and operate all aspects of the school store. Students will have the opportunity to design and promote products for the store as well as gain real world experience in retail sales, accounting, inventory, etc. Entrepreneurship will be a capstone business course and will utilize the many skills and concepts learned in the Business Education curriculum in a real world application. This course is open to juniors and seniors and students may be enrolled for two consecutive years. The school store will require extra hours outside of school, including some nights and weekends. Only those students who are committed to work in a business setting, and learn the internal operations of a business should apply for this class. Potential for .5 credit earned for school store hours. |
BUS1010 |
Consumer Education |
12 |
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|
0.5 |
Wise consumer practice is the goal of this course. Some areas of study include: (1) Money Management: checking, savings, basic budgeting, loans, charge accounts, interest rates. (2) Purchasing small and large items (food, clothing, cars, house, etc.) and comparison shopping to get the most for your money. (3) Avoiding fraud through knowledge of contracts, guarantees and warranties. (4) Understanding advertising. (5) Insurance. (6) Solving consumer problems. (7) How and why our economic system works. (8) Preparation of income tax forms. |
TEC9000/
TEC9200 |
Industrial Business Academy |
11-12 |
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4.5
full year
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See Description Below |
* College credit possible with a "B" or better (WITC Transcript). |
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Industrial Business Academy is a one year program for students interested in Building and Construction: woodworking, HVAC, plumbing, and other industry trades. While completing projects related to these fields, students will earn credits in English, Social Studies, Business, and Tech Ed. The coursework in English, Social Studies, Business, and Tech Ed will be done in conjunction with projects coordinated with their Building and Construction work. The skills learned will be applied to each of the courses they are taking under this umbrella throughout the course of the year. Additionally, the same educational standards that are featured in core English, Science, CTE, and Social Studies will be mastered through this engaging, hands-on learning experience. Finally, this academy will nurture connections between the school and business community that illuminating potential career pathways and apprenticeships.
The academy will take first 10 mods of a student’s day. During this time, students will get credit needed for graduation requirements in English, Science, Social Studies and Elective credits. During the other 10 mods of the day, students will need to enroll in a Math class (if they are a junior), Phys Ed class, and other elective classes. *Limited to 25 students.
Breakdown of Credits Earned During One full year-10 mods a day
1 credit English
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1 credit Science
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1 credit Tech Ed Elective
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.5 credit Social Studies Elective
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.5 credit Consumer Ed
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.5 credit Business Ed Elective
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Monday
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Tues
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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1
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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English
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English
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English
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2
|
Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
|
English
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English
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English
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3
|
Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
|
English
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English
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Science elective
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4
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Science elective
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Science elective
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Science elective
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5
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Science elective
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Science elective
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Science elective
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6
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Business elective
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Business elective
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Business elective
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7
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Business elective
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Business elective
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Social Studies Elective
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8
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Social Studies elective
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Social Studies elective
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Social Studies elective
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9
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Consumer Ed
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Consumer Ed
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Social Studies Elective
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10
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Building Construction class
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Building Construction class
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Consumer Ed
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Consumer Ed
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Consumer Ed
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