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Business Education

Business Education consists of a group of courses dealing with technology, human relations, and communications needed to prepare students for work or higher education.

Note to students: Computer Applications I and II or Microtype are required prerequisites for all computer courses (indicated by *) offered in the business department. 

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Accounting I

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit

A must for any student who is planning to get a degree in Accounting or Business Management. This course covers the analysis and recording of business transactions for personal or vocational use. It introduces the basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping and prepares one to keep formal books of entry such as journals and ledgers, and to prepare simple financial statements. The student will complete the accounting cycle, learn to write checks and receipts, reconcile bank statements and keep simple payroll records. Students get a hands-on experience through two simulation projects in which they generate accounting records for a business.

Accounting II (Scholar)

Grade 11, 12 - 1 Unit

This course covers departmental and payroll accounting, partnership, corporation and manufacturing cost accounting. It develops the knowledge one will need to maintain proper records for efficient management. The fundamentals of Accounting I are reviewed before proceeding to the advanced work. Students get a hands-on experience through two simulation projects in which they generate accounting records for a business.

Business Math

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit

Students will apply basic business math skills by completing selected business problems and simulations on electronic calculators. Topics covered include payroll and taxes, borrowing and investing, consumer purchases and business management.

Business Training

Grade 9, 10 - 1 Unit

Learning about careers in the world of business. Specific areas include business and its environment, forms of business ownership, production and marketing, finance, personnel, personal finances, and management functions.

Computer Applications I (F)

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Unit

Do you already feel confident about your keyboarding skills? This is the course for you. Students will learn how to format letters, memos, reports, and tables. Computer applications include word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphics. Software packages used include Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Computer Applications II (S)

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units
Prerequisite: Computer Applications I - 1 Semester

Provides the student with a more in-depth experience in word processing. The course incorporates skills learned in Computer Applications I, which the student will apply to various on-the-job type projects. Software package used is Word Perfect.

*Datacalc (S)

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units

Using a spreadsheet program to build an electronic worksheet. Application problems relate to everyday financial calculations. Students use the software packages Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3.

*Datafile (F)

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units

For the student who would like to organize data. Learning will involve creating and organizing a database into a table, form, or report. Students will also learn how to retrieve and analyze the database information. Software packages include Access and Paradox.

*Document Processing

Grade 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit

For the student that has mastered the keyboard and who enjoys doing word processing work using desktop publishing features. Each student will learn how to create enhanced written documents. This includes working with fonts, draw, text art, and graphics. The student will use a scanner and a digital camera. Students use the software packages WordPerfect and PowerPoint.

Law and You I (F)

Grade 11, 12 - 0.50 Units

Do you want to know more about the law, entering into contracts and being a consumer? Students will participate in a mock trial. Criminal Law and Contract Law are covered and supplemented with guest speakers.

Law and You II (S)

Grade 11, 12 - 0.50 Units

Topics include the legal aspects of employment contracts, personal rights and responsibilities, money and banking, entrepreneurship and retirement. Guest speakers add a real life practicality to the topics covered.

*Micro Accounting I (F)

Grade 11, 12 - 0.50 Units
Prerequisite: Accounting I - 1 Semester

Presents automated accounting principles and provides a hands-on approach for learning how automated accounting systems function. Topics include: general ledger, accounts receivable and payable and financial reports.

*Micro Accounting II (S)

Grade 11, 12 - 0.50 Units
Prerequisite: Accounting I - 1 Semester

Provides a computerized approach to solving advanced accounting applications for a departmentalized business. The course includes computerized depreciation and financial statement analysis. The course also includes an introduction to spreadsheet programming and related problem solving applications.

Microtype

Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 - 1 Unit

Students will have an opportunity to improve their keyboarding technique. Classroom activities include learning the keyboard, skill building for speed and accuracy, and the formatting of basic written documents. Computer applications in word processing, data base, spreadsheet, and graphics are included. Software packages used are Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.

Office Procedures

Grade 11, 12 - 1 Unit
Prerequisite: Document Processing and/or Datafile/Datacalc

This program provides opportunities for students to learn and perform occupational skills on the job or in the classroom. Students will tie in all their experience in business computer classes to complete simulated on-the-job problems. Students will use whatever software package is necessary to complete the problems most efficiently. Students will be placed when job sites are available based on their interests, skills and abilities.