KEYBOARDING 7 (one
Semester)
This one semester
class is designed to teach seventh grade students the touch typing
method of keyboarding including characters, numbers and symbols.
The course will also teach correct key stroking and proper use of
the function keys as well as care of the equipment. Basic skills
are acquired through correct keyboarding techniques and skill
building drills for speed and accuracy. Composition at the
keyboard, keying short reports and letters, arrangement of tables
and other application skills will be emphasized. An introduction to
using word processing software is also included in the course.
INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - GRADE 8 (one Semester)
This is a semester
course for the eighth grade students. Topics covered are:
understanding and identification of computer hardware, file
management, review of word processing, introduction to spreadsheets,
introduction to presentations, introduction to database, internet
applications, and internet safety.
Prerequisite:
Keyboarding 7
INTRODUCTION TO
BUSINESS - GRADES 9 & 10
This two-semester
course is for any student with a general interest in personal
finance and business. The course is an introduction to many aspects
of business such as money management, career search, banking,
insurance, and the American enterprise system. A simulation will
cover basic principals of financial management.
Class Requirements:
Students will be expected to do daily assignments and some
out-of-class reading in order to be aware of current happenings
which affect the business world. Students are also expected to
actively participate in class discussions and projects.
Prerequisite:
Juniors and seniors may take this course only with the
written permission of the teacher.
INFORMATION
PROCESSING - GRADES 9-12
Information Processing exposes the student to
organizing, planning, and processing information in a business.
This course will cover the Microsoft Office products including Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Using real-world personal
and professional situations, Information Processing shows how
various Microsoft Office software components work together. The
course also reemphasizes the understanding of moving files around
the computer, saving information, and formatting disks.
This course is intended to provide information
for students to become certified through the Microsoft Office User
Specialist Program (MOUS). It is ideal for individuals who want to
use the entire Microsoft Office suite effectively and efficiently. MOUS
is the only Microsoft approved training and certification program
designed to validate desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office
applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. MOUS proves
computer literacy, measures proficiency and productivity and
identifies opportunities for skills enhancement.
Why is certification important? To
employers, these certificates may mean the difference when hiring a
potential job candidate. Businesses want to be assured that their
employees can fully utilize their desktop computers, which will pay
off in increased productivity. To end-users, having the added
knowledge is a marketable skill they can promote when seeking a job
or promotion.
Prerequisite:
One semester of Keyboarding
ACCOUNTING I - GRADES 11 & 12
This two-semester course is for the student who
is interested in learning about accounting careers and bookkeeping
practices for personal and/or career purposes.
Accounting I provides an understanding of the
basic principles of the double entry accounting system. Students
will study the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, a
partnership and a corporation. Some activities in the course
include recording transactions, preparing worksheets, financial
statements, payroll and studying taxes. Students will be given the
opportunity to use computers for completion of selected exercises.
Keeping up with assignments on a daily basis is
essential. Organization skills are also learned.
Prerequisite: Student should be a
junior or senior
ACCOUNTING II - GRADE 12
This two-semester course is a continuation of
the principles learned in Accounting I. The course is designed to
help students acquire additional knowledge of accounting procedures
and techniques. This course is for the student who is interested in
an entry-level position as an accounting clerk, bookkeeper, or who
is interested in post-high school study of accounting or business.
If time allows, students will be given the
opportunity for hands-on experience with accounting practices on the
computer.
Prerequisite: Accounting I with a grade
of "C" or above or instructor's and/or administrative permission.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - GRADES 11 &
12
This semester course prepares a student for
success in the business world as either an employee or an owner.
This course is to present the student with a solid foundation about
what business is, how it operates, and how it is managed. Topics to
be included in this course may be:
1.
Business and its Environment
2.
Business Ownership
3.
Production and Marketing
4.
Finance
5.
Human Resources
6.
Management Functions
7.
International Business
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - GRADES
11 & 12
Business Communications is designed to provide
skills and knowledge needed for effective communication to achieve
personal and business goals. Students will develop human relations
skills, as well as communication skills. The course will cover the
following units in communication:
1.
Communication Theory
2.
Reading and Proofreading
3.
Editing
4.
Letters
5.
Reports and other business communications
6.
Listening and Speaking
7.
Nonverbal
8.
Employment communications; including resumes, job
applications, employment letters and interviews.
Students will be expected to participate in
discussions, role playing, speeches, and
group projects. The student should expect
outside homework, tests, quizzes, and oral presentations.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status
BUSINESS LAW - GRADES 11-12
Business Law is a two-semester course designed
to help students develop an appreciation for the law and a practical
understanding of the legal framework within which individuals
function--personally, socially, and in business. The class will
also participate in the Nebraska State Mock Trial project.
Business Law affects each of us on a daily
basis, whether we are buying a car, taking clothes to the dry
cleaners, obtaining a job, renting an apartment, or applying for
credit. This class provides a general understanding of how laws
affect us as citizens, workers, and consumers.
Class Requirements: Students will be
expected to take notes on the chapter discussions. Work on the
assignments will be done individually or in small groups. Questions
will be done with each chapter and will be graded from time to
time. There will be several tests per 9 weeks grading period.
Students will be expected to be aware of current happenings
pertaining to business law.
Prerequisite: Student should be a
junior or senior.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OUTREACH
This class is available to seniors only. This
is a one semester class but can be taken both semesters.
Each student will perform 40 hours of “unpaid”
volunteer time to a local organization. The time will begin to
accumulate on the first day of the semester and must be completed by
the last day of the semester.
This will be a pass/fail class, with reports,
meetings and a final presentation making up the requirements.
For the “unpaid” volunteer time, the senior
will be able to forego one period of the school day. |
