<p> BUSINESS/COMPUTERS</p><p>**ACCOUNTING I</p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class Grades: 11, 12</p><p>This course is an introductory course in accounting. It is intended for the student who is interested in pursuing a career in accounting, an accounting related occupation, or desiring to maintain personal financial records. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. To learn the skills of the double-entry system which includes knowledge in computing, classifying and recording numerical data necessary to keep financial records. 2. To learn various techniques of journaling and posting, cash accounting, payroll, taxes, accrual and cash systems and verifying procedures. 3. To gain skills necessary for further education in the accounting field. 4. To introduce computer accounting and gain initial skill of input and processing of accounting transactions. 5. To learn basic principles and Internet of financial planning and managing money. TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: Computer Accounting, Southwestern Software, Microsoft Excel and Word</p><p>**IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS SELECTING ACCOUNTING I ALSO ENROLL FOR ACCOUNTING II</p><p>ACCOUNTING II 1 Credit - One Macro Grades: 11, 12 Elective Class Prerequisite: Accounting I with a grade of C or better</p><p>This course is a continuation of Accounting I using the IBM computers as an integrated part of the course. It is intended for those students who are interested in a career in accounting, business management, executive assistant, secretarial, or other business training beyond high school. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. To learn areas of general and specialized accounting: clerks, partnerships, corporations and cost accounting. 2. To build skills for employment as a junior accountant or assistant accountant. 3. To gain skills and knowledge of a computerized inventory system. 4. To gain additional skills and knowledge in computer accounting. 5. To complete automated simulations of accounting for business and payroll.</p><p>ADVANCED COMPUTERS</p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class Grades: 11, 12 (10th grade with permission of instructor) Prerequisite: Computer Applications</p><p>This course will expand upon applications learned in Computer Applications and introduce more advanced computer skills. Software used will include: Desktop Publishing with Pagemaker 6.5, Advanced Microsoft Office, and Multi-Media Presentation software. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. Students will integrate and expand skills learned in Computer Applications. Projects will also include the use of graphs and charts. 2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in use of a variety of database management systems. 3. Students will demonstrate proficiency at using the computer for Multi-Media. TECHNOLOGY USED: Scanner, Advanced Graphics, Superpaint, Presentation Software, Graphic Software, Desktop Publishing.</p><p>SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE WILL EARN 2 ARTICULATION CREDITS TO GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE STUDENT MUST ENROLL IN GRCC AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE 6 CREDITS BEFORE ARTICULATION IS GRANTED.</p><p>6 APPLIED BUSINESS CONCEPTS (Exploring Specific Careers in Marketing)</p><p>1 Credit – One Macro Elective Class Grades 10 (with permission), 11, 12 Prerequisite: Completed Marketing I, Entrepreneurship or Introduction to Business with a C- or better. This class can be used for work-based learning student to fulfill requirements</p><p>This is a semester long course designed to prepare individuals to perform marketing functions and tasks that can be applied to a specific area such as Hospitality and Tourism Marketing, E-Commerce Marketing, Apparel and Accessories Marketing, Food Marketing and Marketing Ethics. This course will be divided into four sections covering each of the career track area’s mentioned above. An emphasis will be placed on marketing ethics in each of the areas. The student will be strongly encouraged to become a member of DECA (a student marketing organization) and compete at the district, state and/or international DECA career development conferences. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. Develop knowledge of marketing career possibilities in each career track. 2. Develop knowledge of how these marketing careers relate to a diverse population and global society. 3. Develop written and oral communication skills. 4. Students will learn to function in a team to complete projects related to classroom work. 5. Develop a fundamental knowledge of marketing as it relates to each career track TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: IBM Computers, Power Point and Internet.</p><p>BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS</p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class Grades 10, 11, 12</p><p>Why write? Because everybody needs to have skilled communication for success; even if you only communicate to accomplish a personal purpose. In Business Communications, students will learn writing for the workplace to inform, persuade, praise, answer inquiries, sell, invite, thank, and make simple requests, using sentence unity, organized paragraphs, and qualities of effective messages. Students will read articles from the Career World magazine and learn how to read to find what is important in a message, problem solve, check information, and follow directions. In addition, oral messages will be practiced through interviewing, persuading and reporting information. A Career Unit will be completed by researching and planning goals, job qualifications, secrets to career success, analyzing want ads and applying for a job, requesting a raise, attending a mock interview given by community business personnel and formatting a resume, application letter, and follow-up letter. Then an On Your Own project must be accomplished by choosing a career after using the Career Cruising program. The task is managing finances, finding an apartment, transportation, keeping track of expenses, and taking an affordable vacation at the end of one year of work. Finally, students are required to represent one of the top 100 companies in the country and persuade impending employees that this company is the place to work using convincing language, background information, strong conclusions and supporting data. The wealth of benefits that can be obtained through Business Communications is astronomical!!!</p><p>COMPUTER APPLICATIONS</p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Required Class Grade: 9</p><p>Computer Applications is designed to reinforce keyboarding skills and teach word processing, spreadsheet and powerpoint techniques. Outlining, reports, letters and work cited page will also be studied, as well as an introduction to careers. The major outcomes of this course are 1. To type by touch. (Almena is a keyboarding program designed to be taught in four 1/2 days.) 2. To learn outlining format. 3. To understand and use word processing, power point presentation, electronic spreadsheet, and database management using Office XP. 4. To be able to format any paper or letter correctly. 5. To use logical problem solving skills to complete an assignment or project. 6. To learn Netware use to include login and Internet.</p><p>TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: Office XP, Almena, IBM Computers, Micropace Pro, Career Cruising</p><p>7 CONSUMER EDUCATION </p><p>1 Credit – One Macro Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Class – Business Department Prerequisite: none</p><p>Students will build life skills through the study of Consumer Education. Students will learn about consumer behaviors, powers, and protections. They will study simulated and authentic experiences from a variety of consumer choices and decisions. Outcomes: Students will explore the benefits and concerns of the Internet generation regarding: online shopping, online banking and bill payment, identity theft and choosing Internet service. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation of health care plans, child care plans, retirement, financial and estate planning. Students will study the management of essential life skills such as; banking, savings, checking, investments, consumer credit, income, taxes, and insurance. Students will discover a real world connection through responsible choices in shopping, housing, furnishings, and transportation.</p><p>ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)</p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class Grades: 10, 11, 12 </p><p>Entrepreneurship (small business management) is a class for the serious business student. The course is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in marketing, computers, accounting, and by developing either a business plan or business plan perspectus. Students will select a business that they may be interested in and go through the steps it takes to develop the business plan. The final step will be an actual presentation to a finance person to see if the plan would be funded. The student will be strongly encouraged to become a member of DECA (a student marketing organization) and compete at the district, state and/or international career development conferences. ) Work-based learning students are required to maintain a “C-” average in this course or they will lose credit for work-based learning. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. How to use the internet to find information relating to starting a business. 2. Develop critical thinking skills. 3. Study international businesses. 4. Develop ethical decision-making skills. 5. Learn to use cooperative learning strategies. 6. Develop interviewing/presentation skills.</p><p>TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: IBM/MAC Computers, Power Point, Internet, Business Plan Software.</p><p>INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS </p><p>1 Credit – One Macro Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Elective Class Prerequisite: none</p><p>This course is designed to introduce the student to business activities such as business principles, problems, practices and potential careers related to American business industry. This course includes topics such a how businesses are organized, production, marketing, personnel finance, government regulation, accounting, entrepreneurship and other issues. The major goals of this course are: 1. Develop knowledge of the career possibilities in the business world. 2. Develop a knowledge of how business relate to a diverse population and global society 3. Expose the learner to the different areas of business and what some of the expectations are to be successful in the field. 4. Develop written and oral communication skills 5. Students will learn to function in a team to complete projects related to classroom work.</p><p>TECHNOLOGY USED: Windows PC or Mac, Internet, and Power Point. </p><p>8 **MARKETING I </p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class (This class can be used for work experience students to fulfill requirements) IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS TAKE MARKETING 1 & 2 IN THE SAME YEAR Grades 10, 11, 12 </p><p>This one semester class is designed to prepare individuals to perform marketing and business functions and tasks that can be applied broadly in any marketing or business environment. Principles, practices and procedures are taught, but without particular identification with a specific kind of business product or service. This course also includes the practical application of economics, professional development, communication (interpersonal skills) and business management as they relate to business. The functions of marketing that will be covered in this course include: promotion and selling. The students will also be exposed to the operations of the school store by working as a school store employee during the semester. The student will be strongly encouraged to become a member of DECA (a student marketing organization) and compete at the district, state and/or international career development conferences) Work-based learning students are required to maintain a “C-” average in this course or they will lose credit for work-based learning.</p><p>The major outcomes of this course are: 1. Demonstrate awareness of employment opportunities in marketing occupations and acquire competencies required for successful careers in these occupations. 2. Understand business/marketing functions and how they relate to the private free enterprise system. 3. Apply the theories and principles of marketing, merchandise and management to problem-oriented learning activities. 4 4. Demonstrate their communication and computational skills in marketing education activities. 5 5. Utilize analytical decision-making skills through projects or cooperative education activities. 6. Develop leadership, social skills, civic awareness and vocational understanding through their participation in the activities conducted by DECA. TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: Fax, IBM/MAC computers, 10-key calculators, cash registers, power point Internet, POS System SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF MARKETING I & II IN THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR, MAY EARN ARTICULATION CREDIT AT AREA COLLEGES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (junior/senior years only).</p><p>MARKETING II </p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class Prerequisite: Completed Marketing I with a C or better. This class can be used for a co-op student to fulfill requirements. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT STUDENTS TAKE MARKETING 1 & 2 IN THE SAME YEAR Grades: 10, 11, 12 </p><p>This one semester course is designed to prepare individuals to perform marketing and business functions and tasks that can be applied broadly in any marketing or business environment. Principles, practices and procedures are taught, but without particular identification with a specific kind of business, product or service. This course also includes the practical application of economics, professional development, communication (interpersonal skills) and business management as they relate to business. The functions of marketing that will be covered in this course include: product/service management, entrepreneurship, distribution, pricing, financing and market information management. The students will also be exposed to the operations of the school store, by working as a school store employee during the year. The student will become a member of DECA (a student marketing organization) and compete at the district, state or international career development conferences. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. Demonstrate awareness of employment opportunities in marketing occupations and acquire competencies required for successful careers in these occupations. 2. Understand business/marketing functions and how they relate to the private free enterprise system. 3. Apply the theories and principles of marketing, merchandise and management to problem-oriented learning activities. 4. Demonstrate their communication and computational skills in marketing education activities. 5. Utilize analytical decision-making skills through projects or cooperative education activities. 6 6. Develop leadership, social skills, civic awareness and vocational understanding through 7 their participation in the activities conducted by DECA.</p><p>TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: IBM/MAC computers, power point and internet, POS system</p><p>SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF MARKETING I & II IN THE SAME SCHOOL YEAR, MAY EARN ARTICULATION CREDIT AT AREA COLLEGES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (junior/senior years only). 9 PLANNING FOR YOUR CAREER</p><p>1 Credit – One Macro Elective Class (This class can be used for work based students to fulfill requirements Grades: 11, 12</p><p>This course is designed to help students look at themselves, to help determine their interest, values, life-style and how it will influence their career choice. It will also help the student develop an individual career plan (education, how to find and apply for a job, and interviewing skills). The course will look at the type of skills needed on the job and how to develop professional skills needed to be successful in the world of work. An in-depth look at how to manage money, make wise consumer purchases, and meet adult responsibilities. Finally, the course will focus on the importance of lifelong learning. The course will look at how to get ahead on the job, give tips on how to balance work and a personal life to achieve career and personal success. Work Based students are required to maintain a “C-” average in this course or they will lose credit for work experience. The major goals of this course are: 1. An improved understanding of self. 2. A clearer vision of a productive future and an understanding of how to make that vision a reality. 8 3 Familiarity with a wide range of career options. 9 4. An appreciation of the relevance of school learning to “real life”. 10 5. Increased motivation to stay in and to succeed in school. 11</p><p>SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING (Applied Business Concepts)</p><p>1 Credit – One Macro Elective Class Grades: 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Must have completed a Marketing I course at Caledonia High School or KCTC with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor.</p><p>This course is for students who would like to specialize in the career fields of sports and entertainment. In addition to a marketing overview, this course is designed to provide students with competencies in the areas of sponsorship, promotion, advertising, sales, event marketing, and communications. Students will also obtain an understanding of the career options available to them. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing team and research competitive events at District, State, National and International DECA Conferences. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental principles and concepts identified with sports and entertainment marketing, and to develop critical thinking and decision making skills through the application of marketing principles in these industries. Preparation will include a strong base of skills in communications, mathematics, social studies, and the arts, as well as the specific tasks associated with particular positions. The major goals of this course are: 1. Developed knowledge of the career possibilities in the sports and entertainment industries. 2. Developed a fundamental knowledge of marketing as it relates to the sports and entertainment industries. 3. Develop a knowledge of these industries as they relate to a diverse population and global society. 4. Develop the necessary entry skills for a career in the sports and entertainment fields. 5. Develop the knowledge that is required to produce an actual sports and entertainment event. 6. Develop a marketing plan for a sports complex team or entertainment facility. TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: IBM/MAC COMPUTERS, POWER POINT, AND INTERNET.</p><p>10 STORE MANAGEMENT</p><p>1 Credit - One Macro Elective Class Grades 11, 12 (or permission of instructor) Prerequisite: Marketing I or Permission of Instructor</p><p>This course is designed to prepare individuals in a variety of management tasks related to the operations of a retail store or department within a store. Individuals in this course will be responsible for the success of the store operations by functioning as managers of the school store. The student will also have the opportunity to become a member of DECA and compete at the district, state or national career development conferences. The major outcomes of this course are: 1. Develop store mission statement, store goals and objectives. 2. Develop operating policies, expense-control plans and sales-support budget. 3. Schedule student employees', orient new student employees', conduct training, develop job classifications and handle student employee and customer complaints and grievances. 4. Interview and evaluate student employees, through job interviews and performance reviews. 5. Develop a student employee incentive plan. 6. Select vendors to purchase products from, develop an inventory control system, and develop a marketing and advertising plan for the store. 7. Develop leadership, social skills, civic awareness and vocational understanding through their participation in the activities conducted by DECA. TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE USED: Fax, computer, 10-key calculators, cash registers.</p><p>WEB PAGE DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS </p><p>1 Credit – One Macro Grades 10, 11, 12 Elective Class Prerequisite: Computer Applications and Advanced Computers or permission of instructor.</p><p>Students will learn the basics of web design, development and publishing including how to design and program a web page, how to set up a site and publish it to the Internet. In a hands-on environment, students will design web pages using HTML and Dreamweaver MX software, create simple graphics and be exposed to design technique principals. In addition, students will publish to a web server and analyze web site functionality. The major goals of this course are: 1. Demonstrate the ability to develop an individual, non-text guided multi-page web site using a development tool like Dreamweaver MX incorporating introductory principles of good content, use of text, composition, color, layout linking, coding and publishing. 2. Demonstrate the ability to use functions of a web page development tool such as Dreamweaver MX. 3. Define the needs of component groups of users of a particular site 4. Demonstrate the principles of text and composition, color layout, and linkage design, and use of multimedia to web sites. 5. Articulate the principles of a good website maintenance and support plan. 6. Demonstrate the ability to work independently on a project to develop, create and publish a site.</p><p>TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE USED: Windows PC with WIN 98 or higher, Internet, e-mail account, Dreamweaver MX Software and Network Server.</p><p>11</p>