500 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (Business Foundations)
Grade Level: 9-10 Only Term: One Semester (1 credit)
Are you considering a career in business? Business Foundations is an introductory course that provides the foundation for future business courses. Topics to be covered include Business Law, Economic Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing and Personal Finance. Based on your interest in these six topics, you may take additional specialized courses during your high school career to better prepare you for a career in business.
502 PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
Personal Finance is a "practical course" which focuses on personal financial planning. The content includes financial planning, income and asset protection, income and money management, spending, and credit management. Students will learn the financial concepts and principles that provide a basis for avoiding financial pitfalls. This course prepares students for the roles and responsibilities of consumers, producers, entrepreneurs, and citizens. Instructional strategies include simulations, guest speakers, Internet research, and business experiences. A CORE 40 elective and Technical Honors elective.
503 BUSINESS MATH
Grades 10-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
This course is designed to develop the ability to solve real world problems in order to become productive citizens and workers in a technological society. Areas of study include salary, different employee payment options, payroll deductions, checking accounts, saving accounts, banking services, credit cards, loans, sales, and budgets. (Fulfills two graduation credits of the Mathematics requirement for the General Diploma, or counts as an Elective or Directed Elective for the Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.)
506 BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: A student should have a grade-point average of a "C" or better in order to take this course. This full-year course deals with the study of criminal and civil law, law of contracts, sales of personal property, transfer of title, rule of a Caveat Emptor, bailment, transfer of negotiable papers and employer-employee relationships. Legal aspects of business organizations and relationships of principal and agents are also studied. Role-playing situations and field trips may be used to emphasize points of law.
516 ACCOUNTING
Grade Level: 11-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
This full-year course introduces principles and procedures for proprietorships, partnerships and corporations using double-entry accounting with emphasis on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and computerized financial systems. All assignments are completed on the computer. This course provides an excellent foundation for those who intend to major in Business after high school.
520 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 1 (formerly Computer Applications 1)
Grade level 9-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Digital Communication Tools (528) with a "C" or better.
Information Communications and Technology introduces students to the physical components and operation of computers. Technology is used to build student decision-making and problem-solving skills. Students will use the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
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This course counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, CORE 40, CORE 40 with Academic Honors and CORE 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.
522 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY 2 (formerly Computer Applications 2)
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed Computer Applications 1 (520) with a "C" or better.
Information Communications and Technology introduces students to the physical components and operation of computers. Technology is used to build student decision-making and problem-solving skills. Students will use the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
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This course counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, CORE 40, CORE 40 with Academic Honors and CORE 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.
528 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP (formerly Keyboarding or Digital Tools)
Grade Level: 9 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
Digital Citizenship prepares students to use computer technology in an effective and appropriate manner. Students develop knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and communication software. Students establish what it means to be a good digital citizen and how to use technology appropriately.
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This course counts as a Direct Elective or Elective for the General, CORE 40, CORE 40 with Academic Honors and CORE 40 with Technical Honors diplomas.
* Qualifies as a Quantitative Reasoning course for the General diploma only
534 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Grade Level: 10-12 Term: One Semester (1 credit)
This one-semester course stresses the opportunities and problems of organizing and managing a business in the free enterprise system. Business creation includes risk management, concept of risk/reward, marketing and selling, financing, government regulation, quality and service, and the importance of business ethics. Management of people, machines, procedures, and the environment in successful business operation is included. Students will complete a class project.
579 WEB DESIGN
Grade Level: 9-12 Term: All Year (2 credits)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Digital Communication Tools, or concurrently taking Digital Citizenship (528).
Web Design is a business course that provides instruction in the principles of web design using HTML/XHTML and current/emerging software programs. Web sites will be designed in programs including but not limited to: TextPad, Dreamweaver, and Flash. Areas of instruction include audience analysis, hierarchy layout and design techniques, software integration, and publishing. Students performing at a proficient level will have the opportunity to design and maintain websites for small, non-profit organizations in the community. This is a CORE 40 directed elective. Indiana’s Academic Standards in English/Language Arts and Mathematics have been integrated into this course. The course is an Academic Honors and Technical Honors elective.
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