2011-2012 High School Course Planning Guide
Business
- Accounting (03810)½ credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Accounting is designed for students who have a variety of career objectives. The student learns about basic financial business records and how to use those records to help make sound business decisions. Topics covered include the accounting equation, transaction analysis, steps in the accounting cycle, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and payroll records for various types of businesses. Accounting is called the “language of business” and anyone who has career objectives in business should have a basic understanding of this language.
- Applied Economics (03820)½ credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- No Fee
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Applied Economics is a hands-on introduction to the study of economics and the American free enterprise system. Topics covered include different economic systems, effects of supply and demand, market structures, role of government, and the relationship of micro and macro economics on our society. The course may include the startup and operations of a student run company and a computer based management simulation.
- International Business and Global Econ (03890)½ credit
- Grades: 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- The International Business class is designed to provide student with a basic understanding of international business in our free enterprise economy. Students will look at the impact of cultural differences, methods of doing business in other countries, the role of trade agreements and organizations, and various marketing strategies related to doing business internationally.
- Introduction to Business (03830)½ credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Students will gain a better understanding of the economic resources used in producing goods and services in a global economy. Marketing, entrepreneurship, and financial systems will be taught to enhance the students’ knowledge of successful business operations. This course is suggested for students planning to take Marketing in their junior or senior year.
- Professional Communications Strategies (03790)½ credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- No Fee
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Students will learn to collaborate in teams, solve problems, gather information and use technology to communicate effectively utilizing software, e-mail, multimedia, and the Internet. Writing, listening, speaking, computing, research, and critical thinking skills will be refined to help prepare students for career success in the professional work environment.
- Personal Finance & Post-Secondary Planning (23870)½ credit
- Grades: 11, 12 (required for graduation for Class of 2012 and beyond)
- Elective Course / Applied Arts Credit
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- This course is designed to teach students the essential concepts of personal finance and post-secondary planning. Students will learn a number of financial strategies including: budgeting, savings, investing, credit, and philanthropy. In addition, the course will include post-secondary planning including preparation for college, self-assessment, college application and essay preparation.
- Business Tech (03860)1 credit
- Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
- Elective Course
- No Fee
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- This comprehensive course will acquaint students with the capabilities of various software programs used in businesses and by college students today. Students will learn core skills in the Microsoft Office software suite and apply them to simulations that reflect real world applications such as letters, forms, and publications, spreadsheets that incorporate formulas and graphs, and quality presentations that integrate text, graphics, and special effects. Students will also have an opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification through additional advanced independent study projects. Additionally, students will explore information technology issues related to risk management/security and effective communication strategies.
Marketing
The marketing program consists of two classes: Marketing, for juniors and Marketing and Management, for seniors. Students of both classes are involved in both educational experiences listed below:
- School Store -
- The school store is a student-run, school-based enterprise. It is operated by the students in the Marketing program.
- DECA -
- DECA is the co-curricular association for students enrolled in Marketing. DECA offers many opportunities to learn about business and compete in business competitions. Students may compete at the district, state and national levels. Visit www.deca.org and www.ohiodeca.org for more information about DECA.
- Marketing (03910)1 credit
- Grades: 11
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: Students must submit an application along with their schedule request form.
- Marketing is a full year course that is open to juniors only. This course is designed to give students interested in business careers a solid foundation in business and marketing. The course is centered on the following functions of marketing: product/service, management, promotion, advertising, pricing, financing, marketing information management, selling and distribution. Students will apply concepts through a variety of projects. The marketing program is responsible for the school store. Marketing students will assist in the responsibilities and operation of their school’s store. All students in Marketing are members of DECA. Students in marketing receive priority consideration for the Marketing and Management class (03920H) as seniors.
- Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurship (03920)1 credit
- Grades: 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: Students must submit an application Students who complete the Marketing class as a junior have priority consideration to enroll in this class.
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Marketing Internship
- The Marketing and Management course is designed to reinforce marketing concepts by applying those skills to the conception and operation of a business. Students in Marketing and Management study marketing concepts from a management perspective. Project management, teamwork, leadership and communication skills are stressed throughout the course. Students will assist in the responsibilities and operations of the school store and have the opportunity to participate in the DECA program, a co-curricular association that focuses on business projects at the district, state and national level. Other highlights include speakers, performing marketing research for area businesses, etiquette luncheon, community service projects, business luncheons, and the Business Hall of Fame and the National DECA conference. See www.deca.org for more information about DECA.
- Marketing Internship (03929)1 credit
- Grades: 12
- Elective Course
- Fee Required
- Prerequisite Guidelines: None
- Co requisite: Concurrent enrollment in Marketing and Management
- Students enrolled in the Marketing and Management class are also enrolled in Marketing Internship. One (1) credit is earned for this part-time employment experience. Students will work in paid positions with area businesses. Students may choose their own internship site as long as it is “marketing related”. Student will complete regular management-related assignments. Students must work 100 hours per quarter/400 hours for the year. Early release is possible but not required.