BUSINESS EDUCATION/COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Marketing
You may think you know what it is, but chances are you're in for some
real surprises during the next school year. Marketing is what makes
our world go round . . . in many different ways. It's why the clothes
you like are available at the mall. It's why you can usually find your
favorite fast food when and where you want it. It's why some cars are
cheap and others expensive.
Marketing is advertising, selling, product design, research, retailing,
technical sales, and much, much more. If you're good, marketing opens
the door to lots of professional career options. It's everywhere, and
it's growing. Lawyers, doctors, hospitals, big corporations, small companies
. . . they're all using marketing people to help them be successful.
646 Marketing I 1 Credit
Lake Region Marketing is based on a nationally accredited model program.
This course is an introduction to the world of marketing, management,
and entrepreneurship and prepares high school students for rewarding
careers in these fields. Students are taught the fundamentals of marketing
through classroom instruction, on-the-job training, working in the school
store, and by participating in DECA activities. This course is open
to all sophomores, juniors and seniors who have had no previous marketing
experience.
647 Marketing II 1 Credit
This course is an intermediate level of marketing instruction also
based on the nationally accredited model program with more focus on
the management end. Students are taught the fundamentals of marketing
and management again, through classroom instruction, on-the-job training,
working in the school store, and by participating in DECA activities.
Students can apply for managerial positions in the school store. This
course is open to all juniors and seniors upon the successful completion
of Marketing I.
648 Marketing III 1 Credit
This course is based on National DECA's leadership education Action
Program LEAP and is a leadership program that will teach participants
how to manage resources better, acquire more knowledge, become more
effective communicators, manage challenge better, become more effective
team players and much more. This course is open to all seniors with
two prior years of marketingexperience.
Computer/Business
619 Programming BASIC 1 Credit
Programming BASIC is a yearlong elective course in which the student
will learn how to give instructions to the computer and make it "do
what they want it to do." This is an introductory course where
the student will go from "How do I turn this thing on?", to
writing the code for a class animated cartoon, and finally to creating
their own video game. Grading will be based upon successful completion
of assigned programs and displaying their programming skills on tests
and quizzes.
Minimum: Algebra I completed
Recommended: Presently enrolled in Algebra II or higher math.
623, 624 Computer Applications 1/2 Credit
Basic keyboarding skills and techniques are learned and/or reinforced.
Students will build a developmental portfolio showing basic competency
in the following areas: Researching, Wordprocessing, Spreadsheets, Database,
and Presentations. Emphasis will be placed on speed, accuracy and editing
ability.
625 Advanced Keyboarding 1/2 Credit
Students will improve their keyboarding abilities - focusing on increasing
speed, accuracy, and editing skills. Various business simulations provide
interesting and realistic ways for students to integrate keyboarding,
formatting and word processing skills into real-life work experience.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
636 Microcomputer Applications: Word 1/2 Credit
This course is designed to teach students Word using IBM compatible
computers. Word will cover all the basic functions of word processing.
Students will learn to create documents, edit saved documents and print
all documents. Some features that will be covered are spell check, tables,
merge/sort documents, forms, outlines, and graphics. FINAL EXAM will
be a microsoft office specialist (MOS) test simulation. Students obtain
MOS certification.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
637 Microcomputer Applications: Excel 1/2 Credit
The prerequisite for this course is Keyboarding I and/or special permission
from the instructor. This course is designed for the student to learn
a basic spreadsheet software application. Spreadsheets are used for
analyzing, managing and presenting information. All basic functions
will be covered in this course including some database and graphic applications.
FINAL EXAM will be a microsoft office specialist (MOS) test simulation.
Students obtain MOS certification.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
638 Microcomputer Applications: Access 1/2 Credit
This course is designed for the student to learn a basic database software
application. Databases are collections of related information. Once
you have created a database, a student will be able to sort it, search
for particular items, and prepare reports that show particular aspects
of the data. All basic functions will be covered in this course. FINAL
EXAM will be a microsoft office specialist (MOS) test simulation. Students
obtain MOS certification.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
639 MS PowerPoint 1/2 Credit
This course will teach students how to create various presentations
using slides, outlines, speaker's notes, and audience handouts. Presentations
can include text, clip art, graphs, tables, charts, and even sound or
video clips. FINAL EXAM will be a microsoft office specialist (MOS)
test simulation. Students obtain MOS certification.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications
634 Microcomputer Applications: Web Design I 1/2 Credit
There is no prerequisite for this course. Web Design I is a course
designed for those students who would like to learn how to program web
pages using HTML code. It is strongly recommended that anyone taking
this course have a computer at home or be willing to sign one out of
the library often to be able to do the homework. Internet access at
home is not required. This course will start with the very basic beginner
commands and cover things such as graphics, links, backgrounds, layout
and design techniques, and the principals of good design.
635 Microcomputer Applications: Web Design II 1/2 Credit
Web Design II is a course designed to pick up from where Web Design
I left off. It is strongly recommended that anyone taking this course
have a computer at home or be willing to sign one out of the library
often to be able to do the homework. Interest access at home is not
required. This course will start with cascading style sheets and will
cover things such as templates, advanced graphics, java scripts, frames,
forms, and dynamic content.
Prerequisite: Microcomputer Applications: Web Design I
641 Accounting I * 1 Credit
This course provides an understanding of basic principles of the Accounting
Cycle as it applies to business and government practices. Students will
acquire skills required for competency in
beginning accounting and will serve as an introduction to the accounting
field. The course includes the preparation and interpretation of financial
statements and other business data. When students have acquired the
basic knowledge of the Accounting Cycle, this course will provide the
opportunity to transfer their skill to computerized accounting.
*(Successful completion of this course may be used to fulfill 1
credit of the mathematics graduation requirement.)
642 Accounting II 1 Credit
This course provides students who have successfully completed Accounting
I an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in departmental partnership
and corporation accounting. Both accrual cash methods for maintaining
the records are used. An introduction to Computerized Accounting Systems
as they apply to the business world is explored along with several computerized
accounting
simulations. Students acquire skills that will allow them competency
for introductory level
accounting positions.
645 Office Procedures I 1 Credit
Students will learn about basic office-related tasks through course
work, simulations, and "on-the-job" experience within the
school. Topics include filing, grammar and punctuation rules, telephone
techniques, job applications, and interviews. There will be multiple
opportunities to apply new skills to "real life" situations.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications and Advanced Keyboarding
644 Advanced Office Systems 1 Credit
This course is designed to give students an integrated hands-on experience
with Microsoft Office software. Course work and unique business simulations
will challenge students to develop appropriate problem-solving skills.
CMOU Certification is available.
Prerequisite: Office Procedures I or permission from the instructor.
DECA
Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) is a student-centered
organization specifically designed to prepare students to become skilled,
employable workers in the field of marketing. The North Atlantic Regional
Conference, the Vermont DECA State Conference, and the National Conference
are annual activities Lake Region DECA actively attends. Leadership
is the focus of these activities as students have the opportunity to
run for local and state office. Scholarship opportunities are available
at the State Conference Competitions. DECA is available to all Lake
Region Marketing students.
FBLA
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) mission is to bring business
and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative
leadership and career development programs. Available to all
students. FBLA Goals: Develope competent, aggressive business
leadership. Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves
and their work. Create more interest in and understanding of
the American business enterprise. Encourage members in the development
of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business,
and community. Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship
and foster patriotism. Encourage and practice efficient money
management. Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. Facilitate
the transition from school to work.
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