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7123
Basic Computer Application
Grade
Level: 9
Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
Basic
Computer Application introduces the student to several
uses of the computer as a tool. Students will receive
instruction in keyboarding and word processing as well
as an introduction to other appropriate computer
concepts, ie; report formatting and spreadsheet. This
course satisfies the computer graduation requirement.
7143
Microsoft Office
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester Course
Prerequisite: Keyboard Competency
5
Credits
Permission: None
It is
recommended that students have taken 7123 Computer
Application or have keyboarding competency. This course
will introduce students to Microsoft Office®. It
includes the study of word processing, and Excel
spreadsheet. (1) Students will design letters and other
documents in word processing. (2) They
will
use the spreadsheet to organize numbers; for example,
keeping one’s monthly expenses, tracing the value of
investments, computerizing one’s checkbook, etc. The
student will also integrate or combine information from
all of these applications to produce personalized form
letters, reports, mailing labels, etc. This course
satisfies the computer graduation requirement.
7601
Business Math
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Fall
Semester
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This is
a course with practical emphasis. Mathematical concepts
will be applied to everyday situations such as
checkbooks, loans, sales slips and budgeting.
Microsoft Office is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corp.
7602
Business Math
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Spring
Semester
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This is
a course with practical emphasis and continues where
semester one ended. Topics such as mortgages, insurance,
taxes and small business problems will be examined.
Completion of #7601 Business Math is not required to
take this class.
7813
Introduction to Business
Grade
Level: 9, 10
Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This
course will introduce the students to the business
world. It will present a solid foundation about what
business is, how it operates, and how it is managed. It
is a basic business course for those students interested
in a career in business. It will be very helpful for the
freshman or sophomore student who plans to study other
business classes.
7713
International Business
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This
course introduces students to the environment of
business across national borders. Students will learn
how different cultures make a significant impact on the
way business operates internationally. Currency
fluctuations in international financial environments
will be examined. Students will learn about different
marketing strategies in multinational settings. Students
working in groups will complete global screenings of
countries and draw up a business plan for a given
product.
7723
Entrepreneurship
Grade
Level: 11, 12
Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This
course examines current market needs to establish a new
product or business operation. Students learn
step-by-step how to create a new business from the idea
phase, to searching for capital, acquisition, start-up
of the new business and operations. Business models will
include traditional, small business or
high-growth business. Working in groups, students will
present a business plan for a company with a product
relevant to current market demands.
7701
Contemporary Foods I
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Fall
Semester
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This is
a first semester course that will provide lab experience
in planning, preparing and serving foods cooked in
class. The study of nutrition, safety and sanitary
procedures relating to foods will also be included.
Units taught will be quick breads, milk products,
cookies and soups. A fee for consumables is required.
7702
Contemporary Foods II
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Spring
Semester
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This is
a second semester course that will provide lab
experience in planning, preparing and serving foods
cooked in class. The study of nutrition, safety, and
sanitary procedures relating to foods will also be
included. Units on fruits, vegetables, salads, pies and
foreign foods will be included. A fee for consumables is
required.
7633
Independent Living
Grade
Level: 10, 11, 12
Semester Course
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This
semester class is designed for students interested in
learning skills for living independently. The arts of
cooking, clothing care, and etiquette are covered. The
course deals with proper cooking procedures, care, and
safety in the kitchen, nutrition and the preparation of
breakfast, lunch, simple main dishes, cookies and pies.
A fee for consumables is required.
7721
Contemporary Living I
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Fall
Semester
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This is
a first semester course. This course will include a
quarter of interior design. Students will study home
planning, skills in color coordination, styles of floor
and window coverings, basic furniture styles and
furniture arranging. There will be a quarter of basic
sewing. A consumable fee is required.
7722
Contemporary Living II
Grade
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Spring
Semester
Prerequisite: None
5
Credits
Permission: None
This is
a second semester course. This course will provide a
cooking lab experience. Students will plan, prepare and
serve food in class. It will include the study of
nutrition, milk products, yeast breads, candies,
vegetables and fruits. A consumable fee is required.
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