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BUSINESS DEPARTMENTThe Business/Computer Technology Department provides a curriculum that meets the needs of students who plan to enter college as business majors who plan to enter the world of work immediately upon graduation from high school. Course offerings in the Business Department also allow students to develop skills that will be used in their personal lives as well as in a range of occupations. Accounting and Applications of Computer Technology are the foundation courses of business education and computer technology. Consumer concepts are an integral part of every business course. Students gain an understanding of career development, business ownership, communications, computer applications, and the work ethic. Courses Offered:
Desktop Publishing 561 College Preparatory Grades 10,11,12 Semester 2.5 Credits Design high-quality documents with ease using Adobe InDesign, a premier desktop publishing program used by designers, desktop publishers, and pre-press professionals. Create compelling visual communications with InDesign’s exceptional design and layout capabilities, typographic controls, and numerous customization options. InDesign is so versatile that students can produce sophisticated publications including newsletters, brochures, flyers, pamphlets, magazines, and even books! An interdisciplinary approach will be used and project work will be stressed. Knowledge of computer applications is strongly recommended. Students who successfully complete this class will be given the opportunity to be selected to work on yearbook layout. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1C, 2, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3A, 3B, 1D, 1E Web Page Design I 578 College Preparatory Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Become part of the exciting field of web page design. Join millions of businesses, schools, organizations and people who communicate through the web. Develop dynamic, interactive web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript and animations. Legal and ethical issues of web page development will be explored. Be prepared for the future of e-commerce with web pages you have created. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 3A, 3B Web Page Design II 577 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Students will build on the knowledge gained in Web Page I. They will be introduced to web page software, such as but not limited to, Adobe DreamWeaver and Flash. Students will be required to create several projects. Students may be asked to create real-world web pages for Franklin High School faculty, staff and clubs. Students will be expected to produce professional quality web pages through a demonstration of skills they have been taught. Students will research and explore different web hosting sites and various careers using their web page skills. Students must have a grade of C or better in Web Page I to enroll in this course. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1D, 1E, 2, 3A, 3B Accounting I 594 Honors Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Students will receive instruction in establishing and maintaining a set of accounting records for a merchandising business. Special journals, general ledgers, accounts receivable ledgers, accounts payable ledgers, worksheets, income statements, balance sheets, and capital statements will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of accounting by completing a business simulation. Students will also have the opportunity to use Peachtree Accounting Software. This course is open to student with no accounting experience. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, projects and homework (30 minutes/night). This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s):1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 3B, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s):1A, 2, 3A, 3C Accounting I 522 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Accounting I includes instruction in establishing and maintaining a set of accounting records for a merchandise business including special journals, general ledger, accounts receivable ledger, accounts payable ledger, worksheet, income statement, balance sheet, and capital statement. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of accounting by completing a simulation and by applying principles of accounting on computers using Automated Accounting 7.0. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 3B, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 2, 3A, 3C Accounting II 595 Honors Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This is an advanced course in double entry accounting where the material covered in Accounting I is reviewed and expanded. Instruction will include special journals, valuation of accounts, taxes, corporate and partnership accounting, cost accounting, and economic problems. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding by completing a simulation, and by using Peachtree accounting software. Grades are based on tests, quizzes, reports and homework (30 minutes/night). Prerequisite: Students must have a grade of C or better in Accounting I (Honors) to enroll in this course. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 1C, 1D, 3B, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 2, 3A, 3C Business Management 572 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Business Management students will develop an understanding of current business problems and issues. Analytical skills are developed through the use of the case study approach for solving business problems and making effective business decisions. Speakers from the business community are invited to discuss with the students the various issues encountered in the world of work such as the establishment of small businesses, the work ethic, the economy and its effect on business. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 1C, 2 This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1D, 1E, 3A Every Day Business Law 583 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Every Day Business Law prepares students to understand their legal rights and responsibilities using real life situations. Some topics included in the course are: individual rights/responsibilities, courts and the legal system, torts, ethics, labor/ employment law, minors and the law, family law, and landlord/tenants. Students are encouraged to raise legal questions concerning “real life” legal problems for class discussion. Students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the legal profession would benefit from this course. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 1D, 2, 3B, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 3A, 3C Business Contract Law 584 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Every Day Business Law and Business Contract Law are not related. One could be taken without the other. Contract Law covers all aspects of business contracts including in-depth studies of each of the five contract requirements, third party rights, discharge of contracts and breach of contract and remedies for settling a breach of contract. All of us are involved in different types of contracts on a personal basis. Anyone pursuing a career in business management or entrepreneurship will benefit from this course. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 1D, 2, 3B, 3D This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 3A, 3C Economics 593 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits This introductory economics course will include instruction in consumer economics, investing, and microeconomics including supply and demand, and competition and monopolies. Macroeconomic principles included will be measuring the economy’s performance, money and banking, Federal Reserve policy, economic stabilization, international trade, economic growth of developing nations, and the global economy. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1C, 1D, 1E, 2 This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1B, 3A, 3B Entrepreneurship 579 College Preparatory Grades 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Take charge of your life! An entrepreneur is a person who starts and operates his/ her own business. There has been a tremendous surge of interest in this field. This course is designed to allow students to investigate specific career/ entrepreneurship areas. Using computers and the Internet, students will learn how to identify interest areas and learn the major steps in creating a successful business. Students will learn how to create a business plan, how to apply for a loan, and how to obtain the necessary licensing. They will learn how to market their businesses through the use of advertising, both in print and on the Internet. Some outside research will be required, and a basic calculator is recommended. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 1D, 2 This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1C, 1E, 3A Investments 580 College Preparatory Grades 10, 11, 12 Semester 2.5 Credits Financial decision-making is a fact of modern life. This course will help prepare students to make wise financial decisions. Topics to be covered include banking, credit, stocks, mutual funds, bonds, money management and insurance. Students will take part in a stock market simulation. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): Marketing Education I 555 College Preparatory Grade 11 Full Year 5.0 Credits Marketing/Distributive Education I is designed to introduce the field of marketing and distribution to those juniors who are interested in retailing, wholesaling, business management, salesmanship, and service occupations. DECA competency testing is also utilized. Those students who wish to participate in the Distributive Education Program (cooperative work experience) in their senior year should take this course. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s):1B, 1D, 2, 3B, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1C, 1E, 3A Marketing Education II 556 College Preparatory Grade 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Marketing/Distributive Education II has as a major focus the application of management skills and operational procedures learned in the first year of the program in the operation of the school store. Students will be assigned responsibilities according to an organizational chart created at the beginning of the school year. The school store is the laboratory for the D.E. Program. Students will use an electronic programmable cash register as well as a computerized merchandise inventory control system. Marketing research projects are emphasized. Students must have the permission of the D.E. Coordinator in order to take this course. This is a 10-Period/10-Credit course. This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1B, 1D, 2, 3B, 3C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1C, 1E, 3A Yearbook/ School Publications 557 Honors Grades 11, 12 Full Year 5.0 Credits Students in this class will be responsible for designing, editing, and producing the annual OSKEY Yearbook on computer with desktop publishing software. This includes page design, copywriting, proofreading, and photography. A commitment by all students will be required to participate in certain after-school/ evening functions. Students will perfect their computer skills and learn new ones. Students will also be involved in producing publications, flyers, and brochures for other school clubs and organizations. Students who elect this course are expected to know desktop publishing. Prerequisite: successful completion of Desktop Publishing This course supports the following Academic Expectation(s): 1A, 1C This course assesses the following Academic Expectation(s): 3A, 3B, 3C, 1D, 1E |
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