This project-based course will offer a progressive set of lessons which will exposes learners to basic video and animation processes that build on important principles of art. Learners will work independently while learning specific skills, as well as, enjoy a collaborative learning atmosphere with their classmates. Students will be given multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding through the creation of short films. This course will introduce students to stop motion animation, videography, basic animation using GIMP, and the lost art of roto-scoping. Students enrolled in this course will explore video production processes while enjoying an original and energetic curriculum that will inspire patience, responsibility, organizational skills, collaboration and a work place level discipline. Students will need a digital camera or cell phone that has video making capabilities and access to GIMP, a free online graphic design program that comes preloaded on school computers or can be safely loaded with instruction from your teacher.
Prerequisites: None
This project-based course will offer a progressive set of lessons which will exposes learners to basic video and animation processes that build on important principles of art. Learners will work independently while learning specific skills, as well as, enjoy a collaborative learning atmosphere with their classmates. Students will be given multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding through the creation of short films. This course will introduce students to stop motion animation, videography, basic animation using GIMP, and the lost art of roto-scoping. Students enrolled in this course will explore video production processes while enjoying an original and energetic curriculum that will inspire patience, responsibility, organizational skills, collaboration and a work place level discipline. Students will need a digital camera or cell phone that has video making capabilities and access to GIMP, a free online graphic design program that comes preloaded on school computers or can be safely loaded with instruction from your teacher.
0.50
Accounting I TC
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Emphasizes accounting requirements for sole-proprietorship service businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, from the original business transaction to closing the books at year-end, including the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. Cash and reconciliation of cash are also covered.
Prerequisites: None
Emphasizes accounting requirements for sole-proprietorship service businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, from the original business transaction to closing the books at year-end, including the preparation and interpretation of financial statements. Cash and reconciliation of cash are also covered.
0.50
Advertising & Sales Promotion
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
In this Advertising and Sales Promotions course, you will learn how marketing campaigns, ads, and commercials are conceived and brought to life. You will meet some of the creative men and women who produce those memorable ads and commercials. And you will discover career opportunities in the field to help you decide if a job in this exciting, fast-paced industry is in your future!
Prerequisites: None
In this Advertising and Sales Promotions course, you will learn how marketing campaigns, ads, and commercials are conceived and brought to life. You will meet some of the creative men and women who produce those memorable ads and commercials. And you will discover career opportunities in the field to help you decide if a job in this exciting, fast-paced industry is in your future!
0.50
Business Ownership
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
In this course, you'll learn the skills you need to take your dream and transform it into a successful business. You'll explore foundations from generating ideas to qualifying opportunities, analyzing the market based on opportunities, and identifying skills for successful deployment. You'll learn to keep your business rolling and growing through effective workplace leadership and training while incorporating technological innovations to keep your business competitive. Are you ready to turn your dreams in tangible goals? Let's learn how to never work a day in your life.
Prerequisites: None
In this course, you'll learn the skills you need to take your dream and transform it into a successful business. You'll explore foundations from generating ideas to qualifying opportunities, analyzing the market based on opportunities, and identifying skills for successful deployment. You'll learn to keep your business rolling and growing through effective workplace leadership and training while incorporating technological innovations to keep your business competitive. Are you ready to turn your dreams in tangible goals? Let's learn how to never work a day in your life.
0.50
Careers in Criminal Justice
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires dedicated people willing to pursue equal justice for all. Explore different career choices and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order.
Prerequisites: None
The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires dedicated people willing to pursue equal justice for all. Explore different career choices and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order.
1.00
Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance
Electives
Business Education
Yes
Prerequisites: This is a two Quarter class. Quarter 1 must be completed prior to taking Quarter 2.
Learning how to manage your money is one of the most important skills you can have. Why? Because your financial decisions will have long-term consequences, either good or bad. We will give you the tools and knowledge that will help you win with money right from the start. When it comes to your financial future, we want you to aim high and dream big. There is a lot to learn, so let's get started!
Prerequisites: This is a two Quarter class. Quarter 1 must be completed prior to taking Quarter 2.
Learning how to manage your money is one of the most important skills you can have. Why? Because your financial decisions will have long-term consequences, either good or bad. We will give you the tools and knowledge that will help you win with money right from the start. When it comes to your financial future, we want you to aim high and dream big. There is a lot to learn, so let's get started!
0.50
Entrepreneurship I S2: Make Your Idea a Reality
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
You have the business idea; now it's time to go from dream to reality. Throughout this course, you'll explore different topics representing the major parts of a business plan, such as risk, hiring, pricing, marketing, and more. By completing activities, you'll create a viable document you can use to help you start your business by the end of the course. Let's bring your dream to life!
Prerequisites: None
You have the business idea; now it's time to go from dream to reality. Throughout this course, you'll explore different topics representing the major parts of a business plan, such as risk, hiring, pricing, marketing, and more. By completing activities, you'll create a viable document you can use to help you start your business by the end of the course. Let's bring your dream to life!
0.50
Entrepreneurship S1: Introduction
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Starting a business is more than just having a good idea. Successful entrepreneurs know how to use and apply fundamental business concepts to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. Explore topics such as identifying the best business structure, business functions and operations, finance, business laws, regulations, and more! If you have ever dreamed of making a business idea a reality, take the time to establish a solid foundation of business skills to make your business dreams come true!
Prerequisites: None
Starting a business is more than just having a good idea. Successful entrepreneurs know how to use and apply fundamental business concepts to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. Explore topics such as identifying the best business structure, business functions and operations, finance, business laws, regulations, and more! If you have ever dreamed of making a business idea a reality, take the time to establish a solid foundation of business skills to make your business dreams come true!
0.50
Hospitality & Tourism I: Traveling the Globe
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Where is your dream travel destination? Now imagine working there! You'll be introduced to a thriving industry that caters to the needs of travelers through managing hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, and any other kind of hospitality you can imagine. Operating busy tourist locations, creating marketing around leisure and travel, spotting trends, and planning events are just a few of the key aspects you will explore within this exciting field.
Prerequisites: None
Where is your dream travel destination? Now imagine working there! You'll be introduced to a thriving industry that caters to the needs of travelers through managing hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, and any other kind of hospitality you can imagine. Operating busy tourist locations, creating marketing around leisure and travel, spotting trends, and planning events are just a few of the key aspects you will explore within this exciting field.
0.50
Hospitality & Tourism II: Hotel & Restaurant Management
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
If you love working with people, a future in hospitality may be for you. In Part A of Hospitality and Tourism 2: Hotel and Restaurant Management, you will learn about what makes the hotel and restaurant industries unique. Learn about large and small restaurants, boutique and resort hotels, and their day-to-day operations. Evaluate the environment for these businesses by examining their customers and their competition. As well, you will discover trends and technological advances that makes each industry exciting and innovative. In Part A, you can explore a variety of interesting job options from Front Desk and Concierge services to Maitre d' and food service.
Prerequisites: None
If you love working with people, a future in hospitality may be for you. In Part A of Hospitality and Tourism 2: Hotel and Restaurant Management, you will learn about what makes the hotel and restaurant industries unique. Learn about large and small restaurants, boutique and resort hotels, and their day-to-day operations. Evaluate the environment for these businesses by examining their customers and their competition. As well, you will discover trends and technological advances that makes each industry exciting and innovative. In Part A, you can explore a variety of interesting job options from Front Desk and Concierge services to Maitre d' and food service.
0.50
International Business
Electives
Business Education
Yes
Prerequisites: Intro to Business, 11th - 12th grade students only
From geography to culture, Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected. The course further provides students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors influence both domestic and cross-border business. Business structures, global entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, and the challenges of managing international organizations will all be explored in this course. Students will cultivate a mindfulness of how history, geography, language, cultural studies, research skills, and continuing education are important in both business activities and the 21st century.
Prerequisites: Intro to Business, 11th - 12th grade students only
From geography to culture, Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected. The course further provides students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors influence both domestic and cross-border business. Business structures, global entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, and the challenges of managing international organizations will all be explored in this course. Students will cultivate a mindfulness of how history, geography, language, cultural studies, research skills, and continuing education are important in both business activities and the 21st century.
0.50
Management I: Insight and Oversight
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Explore the ins and outs of this career, the responsibilities businesses have towards customers, and hiring the right employees. Gain an understanding of human resources (HR) to ensure job satisfaction and take action to ensure that all rules and laws are being followed. Learn how to become an effective manager in any field.
Prerequisites: None
Explore the ins and outs of this career, the responsibilities businesses have towards customers, and hiring the right employees. Gain an understanding of human resources (HR) to ensure job satisfaction and take action to ensure that all rules and laws are being followed. Learn how to become an effective manager in any field.
0.50
Management I: Introduction
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
From the shift managers at small businesses to the CEOs of large companies, effective management is key to any organization's success. Explore foundational management concepts such as leadership, managing teams, entrepreneurship, global business, finance, and technology and innovation.
Prerequisites: None
From the shift managers at small businesses to the CEOs of large companies, effective management is key to any organization's success. Explore foundational management concepts such as leadership, managing teams, entrepreneurship, global business, finance, and technology and innovation.
0.50
Marketing: Building Your Base (Offered Next in 24-25)
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Building on the prior, prerequisite course, you will dive deeper into the marketing world with real world applications and practices. Engage with the marketing mix by studying understanding branding, advertising, promotion strategies, and more. Learn about effective sales techniques and discover employment opportunities to pursue a career in this exciting field!
Prerequisites: None
Building on the prior, prerequisite course, you will dive deeper into the marketing world with real world applications and practices. Engage with the marketing mix by studying understanding branding, advertising, promotion strategies, and more. Learn about effective sales techniques and discover employment opportunities to pursue a career in this exciting field!
0.50
Marketing: Intro (Offered Next in 24-25)
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Welcome to the fast-paced and exciting world of marketing! You will learn about the role of marketing in business in addition to the basics of business management, customer service, and economics. Also, you will examine how to identify target markets, perform market research, and develop successful marketing strategies. Finally, the legal and ethical considerations of business and marketing are discussed along with the impact of government on business.
Prerequisites: None
Welcome to the fast-paced and exciting world of marketing! You will learn about the role of marketing in business in addition to the basics of business management, customer service, and economics. Also, you will examine how to identify target markets, perform market research, and develop successful marketing strategies. Finally, the legal and ethical considerations of business and marketing are discussed along with the impact of government on business.
0.50
Office Administration S1
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Businesses worldwide and across every industry are always on the lookout for highly skilled administrative professionals to help their business be successful and thrive. Explore what it means to have effective verbal and written communication, speaking, and listening skills to work with diverse people and teams. Then dive into learning how to leverage various technology and software businesses use to stay connected and productive.
Prerequisites: None
Businesses worldwide and across every industry are always on the lookout for highly skilled administrative professionals to help their business be successful and thrive. Explore what it means to have effective verbal and written communication, speaking, and listening skills to work with diverse people and teams. Then dive into learning how to leverage various technology and software businesses use to stay connected and productive.
0.50
Office Administration S2
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
You will explore the responsibilities of an administrative professional to understand what a typical workday looks like and even what goes into searching for an administrative professional role: searching, applying, and (the most exciting part!) securing. Do you love the idea of being the glue in a successful business, helping everything run smoothly and properly? Then let's continue your journey into the career of an administrative professional!
Prerequisites: None
You will explore the responsibilities of an administrative professional to understand what a typical workday looks like and even what goes into searching for an administrative professional role: searching, applying, and (the most exciting part!) securing. Do you love the idea of being the glue in a successful business, helping everything run smoothly and properly? Then let's continue your journey into the career of an administrative professional!
0.50
Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance S1
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Gain fundamental knowledge that will help you pursue a career in business! You will explore the different types of businesses and ownership forms, the impact of governments on business, and the marketing of goods and services. You will also engage with the principles of globalization, free trade, and various economic systems. Finally, the impact of technology on business, business ethics, and social responsibility are discussed, providing you with a foundational knowledge of business.
Prerequisites: None
Gain fundamental knowledge that will help you pursue a career in business! You will explore the different types of businesses and ownership forms, the impact of governments on business, and the marketing of goods and services. You will also engage with the principles of globalization, free trade, and various economic systems. Finally, the impact of technology on business, business ethics, and social responsibility are discussed, providing you with a foundational knowledge of business.
0.50
Principles of Public Service: To Serve and Protect
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Are you familiar with the term public service? When we think about public service, our thoughts often turn to professionals such as police officers, EMTs, and firefighters. While these are well-known public servants, many others work to keep our communities safe, healthy, and productive. In this course, you will learn about many different areas of public service including education, civil engineering, and social services. You will also look at the requirements for public service in general as well as the specific skills needed to be successful in each area of public service. Who knows? You may even discover the career you were meant to pursue!
Prerequisites: None
Are you familiar with the term public service? When we think about public service, our thoughts often turn to professionals such as police officers, EMTs, and firefighters. While these are well-known public servants, many others work to keep our communities safe, healthy, and productive. In this course, you will learn about many different areas of public service including education, civil engineering, and social services. You will also look at the requirements for public service in general as well as the specific skills needed to be successful in each area of public service. Who knows? You may even discover the career you were meant to pursue!
0.50
Quickbooks
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
In this course, students will explore how to start using QuickBooks Online. Learning this widely used accounting software will allow users to contribute to a large company’s accounting team, or to use it independently as a small business owner. Students will learn how to complete administrative and accounting functions within QuickBooks. These include basics such as setting up lists, customers and products, to more complex tasks like managing journal entries and creating reports. Additionally, they will learn about the various services and products that can be added. As students learn about accounting functions, they will discover how to record transactions, expenses, and receipts.
Prerequisites: None
In this course, students will explore how to start using QuickBooks Online. Learning this widely used accounting software will allow users to contribute to a large company’s accounting team, or to use it independently as a small business owner. Students will learn how to complete administrative and accounting functions within QuickBooks. These include basics such as setting up lists, customers and products, to more complex tasks like managing journal entries and creating reports. Additionally, they will learn about the various services and products that can be added. As students learn about accounting functions, they will discover how to record transactions, expenses, and receipts.
0.50
Social Media Business Marketing - Influencers
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Whether it’s posting pictures, videos, or interacting in the metaverse, today’s students who aspire to apply their social media skills to business marketing must be prepared! This course on Social Media Business Marketing provides them with the foundational knowledge of social media technology and marketing principles. The course begins with an introduction to Social Media platforms and then goes in-depth into the marketing and advertising strategies used to support a company’s social media strategy and campaigns. Through activities and projects, students will gain firsthand knowledge of this exciting field. This course also prepares students for the Social Media Strategist certification.
Prerequisites: None
Whether it’s posting pictures, videos, or interacting in the metaverse, today’s students who aspire to apply their social media skills to business marketing must be prepared! This course on Social Media Business Marketing provides them with the foundational knowledge of social media technology and marketing principles. The course begins with an introduction to Social Media platforms and then goes in-depth into the marketing and advertising strategies used to support a company’s social media strategy and campaigns. Through activities and projects, students will gain firsthand knowledge of this exciting field. This course also prepares students for the Social Media Strategist certification.
0.50
Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
The bright lights. The roaring crowds. The chants and cheers and applause. If you are drawn to the electricity of large events and the challenge of making events successful, a career in sports and entertainment marketing may be for you! In this course, you will trace the development of these industries, dissect their dual nature, and discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. You'll also explore the necessary steps to chart your own career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate. Let's get off the sidelines and hop into the primetime of the sporting and entertainment worlds!
Prerequisites: None
The bright lights. The roaring crowds. The chants and cheers and applause. If you are drawn to the electricity of large events and the challenge of making events successful, a career in sports and entertainment marketing may be for you! In this course, you will trace the development of these industries, dissect their dual nature, and discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. You'll also explore the necessary steps to chart your own career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate. Let's get off the sidelines and hop into the primetime of the sporting and entertainment worlds!
0.50
Startups and Innovation
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Students hear a lot of contradictory advice in life. On one hand, they may hear something like 'Follow your dreams . Pursue your passion and the money will come!' On the other hand, they may hear something completely opposite, like 'Most startups fail! It's much safer to get a safe, steady job.' So which side is right? Given the massive changes to the economy and society - the skills of entrepreneurship are going to be critical in building a lasting career. The entrepreneurial mindset of searching for opportunities, creating value, and solving pain points will always be valuable. And this mindset applies not just to starting a business, but in any organization that someone is a part of: school, established companies, or non-profits. In this course, students will explore how to use this mindset to create the next world-class startup.
Prerequisites: None
Students hear a lot of contradictory advice in life. On one hand, they may hear something like 'Follow your dreams . Pursue your passion and the money will come!' On the other hand, they may hear something completely opposite, like 'Most startups fail! It's much safer to get a safe, steady job.' So which side is right? Given the massive changes to the economy and society - the skills of entrepreneurship are going to be critical in building a lasting career. The entrepreneurial mindset of searching for opportunities, creating value, and solving pain points will always be valuable. And this mindset applies not just to starting a business, but in any organization that someone is a part of: school, established companies, or non-profits. In this course, students will explore how to use this mindset to create the next world-class startup.
0.50
Workplace and Internship Readiness
Electives
Business Education
None
Prerequisites: None
Discover how to build a well-rounded set of employability and personal leadership skills that allow you to guide your own career. Learn how to communicate with others, take initiative, set goals, problem-solve, research different career options, and envision your own personal career path. Get ready to create a powerful launching pad that will help you blast off into a great first job experience!
Prerequisites: None
Discover how to build a well-rounded set of employability and personal leadership skills that allow you to guide your own career. Learn how to communicate with others, take initiative, set goals, problem-solve, research different career options, and envision your own personal career path. Get ready to create a powerful launching pad that will help you blast off into a great first job experience!