Introduction to Technology (S) Grade 9 Required course (2 credits) – Lab Fee
This course will introduce students to keyboarding skills through instruction in the Touch-Typing Method. Proper keyboarding techniques to acquire speed and accuracy will be emphasized. Other skills that will be addressed on the introductory level are:
- Word Processing Applications
- Research Paper Format
- Internet Research Skills
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Desktop Publishing
- SAT Preparation
- Presentation Skills
Business Technology (S) Grade 10, 11, 12 Elective full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee
This course will continue to enhance keyboarding skills through instruction in the Touch-Typing Method. Proper keyboarding techniques will be emphasized to increase speed and accuracy. A major focus of the course will be the study of technology and entrepreneurship to prepare students for academic and workplace environments. Other areas of concentration will be:
- Word Processing Applications
- Research Paper Format
- Internet Research Skills
- Proofreading and Editing Skills
- Communication Skills
- Business Math
- Problem-Solving Models
- Spreadsheet Applications
- Presentation Skills
The culmination of the course is detailed instruction in the development of a Business Plan.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Introduction to Technology (or equivalent)
Approval of Business Department Chairperson and Guidance Counselor
Accounting (S) Grade 11, 12 Elective full year course (4 credits)
This course is intended for students who plan to pursue a career in accounting or other business-related majors. The primary concern of this course is to expose students to the field of accounting through the study of basic principles necessary to keep the financial records of a business. Students will be instructed in the use of spreadsheet applications and are required to create financial documents utilizing software. Students will be challenged to analyze business situations and apply ethics in the decision-making process.
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