Business Computer Applications #205
Do you know how to figure out in Excel what a car payment would be? Do you want to be able to use Word to make a brochure announcing an upcoming event? According to the results from a 2008 survey, several careers in computers average yearly earnings well above the national earning average, with computer and information systems managers making as much as 112K. This course provides computer instruction in Word, Excel and PowerPoint which will help you with assignments in high school and college classes. Students will use the digital camera and scanner. You will also be introduced to voice-recognition software. Operating of the 10-key numeric keypad to perform business match calculations and data entry will also be included.
.5 Credit
Grades 9-12
Business Law & Procedures #210
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” It is the goal of this course to give meaning to commonplace legal activities of the average person. The student studies laws for the protection of rights of students, laws for the consumers, laws relating to buying and selling, laws relating to borrowing money and using credit, laws relating to protection of property and contracts, laws relating to owning and renting, and laws regarding employment contracts. Principles are explained by problems and examples as well within the experience and understanding of the average young person. The student may participate in a class mock trial as well as other simulations.
.5 Credit
Grades 9-12
Personal Finance #220
Will you be able to afford your future? Do you want to learn more about how to make money, how to invest it, how to protect it and how to manage it? This course focuses on developing personal financial skills that encourage financial responsibility as a student, citizen, family member, consumer and employee. You will also explore the functions of business managements, marketing, and entrepreneurship, as well as some real-world lessons like balancing your checkbook, purchasing a car, filing your taxes, and deciding what you want to be when you grow up! Students will also compete in a variety of financial competitions. Come check us out, the smart money is in personal finance.
1 Credit
Grades 11, 12
Accounting I #240
Accounting is the language of business and is an excellent course for the college-bound student or those interested in business. This introductory course will give you working knowledge of one of the most important functions within any corporation. We will analyze balance sheets, income statements, and statements of equity. You will use your knowledge to complete business simulations in which you must act as the head accountant for a business. Also, you will compete with your classmates in Accounting Monopoly as well as the Stock Market game. How about trying to be “The Apprentice” – New Lisbon style.
.5 Credit
Grades 9-12
Accounting II #245
Give yourself the competitive edge! Whether you’re after school plans include post-secondary education or going straight to the working world, Accounting II is for the young professional who wants to understand “how” a business operates. This class will prepare you to manage report, interpret, and analyze financial data as well as help you to develop the skills necessary to understand the “story behind the numbers”! Students who wish to broaden and improve their knowledge, understanding, and application of accounting competencies for both business and/or personal use will benefit from the class.
Prerequisite: Accounting I
.5 Credit
Grades 9-12