Are you considering a career in business? In farming? In marketing? In health care? Thinking about owning your own business someday? Don’t wait until college to learn the language of business! You’ll learn how to organize an accounting system, to record business transactions, and to create accounting reports for a company from the beginning of the cycle to the end.

Advanced Accounting

Looking for more accounting? The study of a second year of accounting may help to qualify students for jobs and careers at higher levels than one-year study would allow. Advanced Accounting is also excellent background and preparation for college business and/or accounting careers. In addition, the cost, budgeting and financial analysis topics are useful tools for new entrepreneurs.

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Are you looking for a class with “real-life” application? This course is for the independent learner who enjoys project-based activities. Throughout this course you will complete activities designed to improve your word processing skills, filing procedures, telephone & e-mail etiquette, note taking, and business correspondence.

If you take one elective this year, make sure it’s this one! Learn how to manage your personal finances. Learn how to make your money work for you. In this course, you will explore financial institutions and banking services. This course will make you a more intelligent consumer and give you confidence in managing your personal business and financial affairs.

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Are you a person who would like to be in business for yourself? Then this course might be for you! You will learn how to plan a business, how to set goals and objectives, and how to maintain a good business. It doesn’t matter what type of business you are interested in, but being able to market your skills to the public is vital. In this class, you will promote and operate the School Store and “Snack Shack”.

Think law doesn’t affect you? Think again! This course explores some basic legal problems related to everyday living situations. You will learn your legal rights and duties, understand the kinds of laws, court systems, and contract issues. This course is presented using a variety of guest speakers, field trips, lecture, videos, computer & internet activities.

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How would you like to earn money while earning credit toward graduation? This course will combine instruction and employment related to your career objective; preparing you for a business career. A local business will work with the teacher-coordinator in planning and supervising the work experience. This course is an approved Employability Skills Certificate Program, if the student meets the requirements of the program he/she will be awarded the state certification. Students must provide their own transportation and drive alone if working off campus. Students may only obtain a total of 2 credits of business work experience.

What does it take to be a successful employee in the next millennium? After taking this course you will be better prepared for the work force. You will learn how to communicate effectively, to solve math problems, to use the computer efficiently. Regardless of your career objective, you will have the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for future employment.

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Do you enjoy lots of hands on activities? In this class, you will apply the proper keyboarding techniques in a variety of activities such as letters, short reports, tables, and other projects. You will learn word processing, basic spreadsheet operations, basic database applications and multimedia presentation software.

It’s not just letters and filing! If you are interested in learning the newest business applications and essential skills for future employment, then this course is for you! In office technology, you will explore Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, email and the Internet.

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Want a realistic educational experience? In Personal Business Management, you will be involved in a simulation, which revolves around a small business community. You will develop competencies in solving problems, making decisions, adjusting to work pressures, developing a positive attitude on the job and working with others.

Want to improve your basic business math skills? This course will teach you skills in maintaining and keeping many types of records, including: personal records, taxes, checking, payroll, loans and computer spreadsheets. As part of this course, you will use business forms and records to complete a small business simulation.

The purpose of this course is to build on knowledge base established in Recordkeeping I in aiding students in becoming intelligent consumers and to provide a foundation for office related occupations and advanced educational opportunities. This course will teach students how to keep many types of records for small businesses.

Retailing and Advertising

Did you know that the retailing industry is the nation’s single largest employer? Ever wonder what makes people buy a certain product? In this course, you will learn how to better respond to customer’s needs, utilize effective sales methods and explore the power of advertising.

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