Computer Apps A will equip you with the MICROSOFT WORD skills necessary for success in high school, college, and in our world today.  This introductory course will include a review of basic keyboarding fundamentals with an emphasis placed on preparing research papers and formal and informal communications, along with an introduction to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Power Point, all vital programs for school and business and a prerequisite for more advanced computer courses.

A class that everyone can benefit from taking!!  In This class students will explore the importance of developing a financial plan while still young.  Various types of savings and investments are discussed and researched as well as the positive and negative impact of credit on people’s lives.  Basics of  consumer banking will also be covered.  Students will complete projects that will demonstrate the importance of being educated when making decisions such as purchasing cars, homes and other large dollar items.  The majority of this class is internet based with students learning to find valuable financial websites and using them to make informed consumer and business financial decisions. 

Consider pairing this with Business Law or Entrepreneurship in the fall.

This course is designed to help you prepare for the accounting courses that are required of ALL college Business Administration majors.  Accounting is also the emphasis for many students’ studies when enrolled in technical colleges.  This course also provides useful information and terminology that will be beneficial to you as you make financial decisions now and in the future.   This course is also the basic course that you would take if you are interested in becoming an accounting clerk or desire an accounting background to complement your office skills.  Basic accounting systems for both business and personal use are covered.  Automated accounting is introduced to the students in this course. 

Students may register for A only.  Consider pairing this with Banking/Finance in the spring.

This course adds to the basic accounting knowledge gained in Accounting IA. Practical cases and problems are used along with the text to increase the skills mastered in Accounting IA.  Accountants and other business professionals will visit and give you information concerning accounting careers and other business professions.  Automated accounting is emphasized in this course, including instruction in EXCEL  and PEACHTREE software.   Instruction for this level is done largely on computers. Prerequisite:  Accounting IA

Business Law is designed to develop a basic knowledge of the legal system both commercially and personally. Areas of study include sources and types of law, structure of the court system, contract law, law of sales, consumer law, insurance, bankruptcy, wills and trusts.

Not only do most of us need to know about the way businesses operate in our own country, but we ALSO NEED to understand how businesses in other countries function.  International business allows students to understand the different types of businesses and the opportunities for international business opportunities.  Study focuses on the relationship between a country’s political policies and it’s economic practices.  This course will assist students in developing the ability to analyze world business trends and the impact of those trends on business and financial decisions.

Consider pairing this with Business Law or Entrepreneurship in the fall.

This course is designed for students who are interested in starting their own businesses in the future.  Students study the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how they attain personal and professional goals.  Students DEVELOP A business plan, look at potential markets and actually start and run a business.

Consider pairing this with International Business or Banking/Finance in the spring.

These courses provide an excellent overview of the principles of marketing, merchandising, and management.  The course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of business and is especially important to those students who have an interest in studying business at the college level.  The Bull Pen School Store is an integral part of this program.  It is actually the lab portion of this course.  Students make decisions for the store regarding the daily operations and management of the Bull Pen.  They also do a variety of hands-on activities.  These activities include visual merchandising, customer service, inventory, promotional activities and many more.  Field trips, simulations, projects, student demonstrations and resource speakers are components of this business course.

There will PROBABLY BE many times throughout your life when you will be asked to prepare and give presentations.  This course will emphasize the development of skills required for producing and presenting multimedia presentations.  Using PowerPoint students will create, format, and print presentations.  Emphasis will also be placed on sending and receiving emails in the business environment, organizing notes and tasks, and using calendar tools on the computer. 

Prerequisite:  Computer Applications

This provides students with a project-based approach for preparing for careers in office systems and support services.  Areas of instruction include human relations and interpersonal skills, communicating effectively, processing information and data, maintaining equipment and supplies, organizing and planning, and managing financial functions and information.

Prerequisite:  Computer Applications

Students learn to design Web sites using HTML and FrontPage 2000.  Some of the topics covered include:  file management, graphic layout, link styles, tables, forms, frames, hotspots, templates and navigation structure.  Students may also be introduced to Flash Mx.

Students build on the Web design skills taught in Web Design A, using the industry’s standard software Dreamweaver Mx.  Some of the topics covered include:  cascading style sheets, layers, library items, nested templates, Flash Mx and an Introduction to JavaScript.  Students will be required to publish at least one Web page. 

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This is your chance to learn about the fashion industry.  This course includes the fundamentals of fashion marketing, types of businesses involved in the industry, and the array of career opportunities available in fashion marketing.  Students will have and opportunity to learn about and visit the Amercia’s Mart in Atlanta.  Guest speakers from the fashion industry will be utilized.  Students will plan the spring Prom Fashion Show and Expo.  They also have an opportunity to visit the Fashion District while at a DECA Marketing Conference. 

Explores marketing concepts as they apply to the  retail sales industry. Content includes pricing, buying, department layout/planning, business location, entrepreneurship, computer aps in retail and financial analysis.  Students manage the Bull Pen school store as a main component of this program.  Students may continue earning work-based learning credit while being a part of Advanced Marketing.  Field trips, simulations, projects student demonstrations, and resource speakers are components of this business course.  Prerequisite is Principles of Marketing. 

The work-based component of Marketing—Students may, if desired, earn additional credit for being enrolled in the work program and working in a marketing-related position.  Students may earn as much as 1  to 1.5 units by being enrolled in the program.  Any student interested in participating in the “work” portion of this program must complete an application and be accepted into the work program.  See Mrs. Kovachi in room 1304 if the work program interests you.  A student must have exceptional attendance to be accepted into the program. 

This course develops the basic skills in information technology. Topics such as computer hardware, software, the history of IT, operating systems, data communications and networking, the Internet and related services, IT security, and general programming concepts will be covered. Students will also develop an awareness of the social, ethical, and legal issues in the information technology field.  There are no prerequisites for this course.

This class discusses computer hardware repair and maintenance. Students will develop an understanding of the components of the personal computer, operating system options and characteristics, system installation, and general computer maintenance and support. This class is taught over two semesters (A and B) and prepares students to take 11.422 Networking.

Students in this course will develop the skills necessary for the planning, installation, and management of networks that enable computers to communicate both locally and globally. It includes networking essentials, architectures, operating systems, local and wide area networks, and network management.  This class is taught over two semesters (A and B) and prepares students to take advanced IT courses in IS Management or OS Management.

Students in this course develop an in-depth understanding of the operating system of a personal computer and how that software manages the components of the system. This class is taught as an independent study course and the students will work with the instructor to develop a curriculum best suited to the student’s interests and skill set. Some topics available to students include Windows 2000 Network Administration, Novell Netware administration, and the Windows XP Operating System. Students in this class will also serve as Lab Assistants for a session of 11.414 and will sit in on one of those periods.  This class is taught over two semesters (A and B). This course prepares students to take and pass a number of IT industry certification examinations (depending on the curriculum developed) and students will be encouraged to obtain their professional certification.

Students are introduced to basic programming concepts while studying Java.  Event-driven programming and internet applets are used extensively, as students develop programs, including animated graphics and simple game programs.  Concepts of object-oriented design are introduced.  This is a two-semester course.  Simple games created by students during the first semester include rock, paper, scissors and black jack.  Second semester students design and code tic tac toe and slot machine programs.  In addition, during both semesters students work on programs which reinforce basic math concepts. 

Students will study computer programming using Java, with a focus on object-oriented programming design.  In addition, they will learn about the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these.  Students will have an opportunity to take the national Advanced Placement exam, which may earn them college credit (must earn a score of 3 or higher out of 5 possible points on the AP exam to be considered for college credit).

This class seeks to integrate recent trends in the study of mass communications into a class that is appropriate for an advanced level course. It will develop skills in basic theory, practice, and operations of a television studio, the portable camera, and videotape editing. Through problem-solving activities, projects, and discussions, knowledge of how video/film affects life and society will be

Enhances level-one skills by providing more in-depth and specialized experiences

This course moves a student into longer productions with more graphics and outside class shooting.  Advanced editing and software is utilized

Students will be introduced to the technology used in the Graphic Arts Industry, with hands on training using Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.  This project oriented program covers:  Careers in Graphic Communications; Safety and First Aid; Digital File Preparation; Type; Page Layout; Basic Press Operation; Basic math and Measurement for Graphic Communications. 

Prerequisite:  Keyboarding Skills

Students will further their Graphic Arts training in Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.  This project oriented program covers:  Screen Printing; Image Capture; Digital File Output; Illustration; Page Layout; Press Operations; Job Application and Interpersonal Skills.  Prerequisite:  48.56100 IA & IB. 

This course will provide the student an opportunity to enhance basic skills, in a laboratory setting, of the Graphic Communications industry learned in the introductory courses, without specializing in a particular area.  Topics include: Safety; Digital File Preparation; Digital Output; Press Operations; Finishing and Binding, Screen Printing, Color and Illustration. Students will further their training in Adobe’s Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. We will concentrate on design and printing for our school and community including our school newspaper and our portfolios.

Prerequisite:  See Mrs. Fitzsimmons to register for these courses.

Introduction to Engineering Drawings (9-12)

Engineering Concepts and Drawings (9-12) 

Architectural Drawing and Design 1 

Architectural Drawing and Design 2 

Solid Modeling and Design (10-12) 

Structural Detailing 

Civil Engineering Drawing  

Technical Concepts and Drawings (10-12) 

The Teacher Cadet Program is available to selected juniors and senior who have an interest in the teaching field. This program combines schoolwork with on-the-job training in the community. Student apprentices, who work under the direction of a mentor at the job site, apply their academic skills and competencies and prepare for future education and employment.

This program helps students to prepare for a career while still in high school.  Students earn school credit for the training received at an approved job site.  A work-based mentor and a school-based coordinator oversee the work of the apprentice. In order to be accepted into the apprenticeship program, students must have taken the related academic and occupational courses prior to working at a job site.  Students enrolled in this program must apply and be accepted into the program. 

See Mrs. Kovachi in 1304,  if you are interested in completing an application. 

This program will also help students prepare for a career while still in high school.  Students earn school credit while VOLUNTEERING at an approved job site.  A work-based mentor and a school-based coordinator oversee the work of the intern.  In order to be accepted to the internship program, students must take a related academic and occupational course while being enrolled in the internship program.  Students enrolled in this program must apply and be accepted into the program.  A student must have exceptional attendance as well as a strong gpa to be accepted into the program. 

See Mrs. Kovachi in 1304,  if you are interested in completing an application.

 

Students are assigned to work in specific school offices as office aides and assistants.  They are trained in business procedure, office etiquette, and communication skills.  An application must be completed for this program.  A student must have exceptional attendance as well as a strong gpa to be accepted into the program.  Please see Mrs. Kovachi in room 1304 for an application.

Foundations of Family and Consumer Sciences is a course designed to assist students in developing the core knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership, human development, family and parenting education, consumer economics and resource management, housing and living environments, nutrition and foods, textiles and apparel, and career preparation.  The course allows students to select specific areas for future concentrated study. 

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of nutrition and wellness including major trends and issues and employment opportunities and career paths.  Areas of study include an overview of wellness, factors contributing to an individual’s wellness, and the relationship of health risks, physical activity, food choices, and nutrition to wellness.  Students also develop an awareness of the importance of safe food handling and storage practices. Nutrition and Wellness A (Course# 20.4161096) must be taken prior to enrollment in Nutrition and Wellness B (Course #20.4161097).

Advanced Nutrition and Wellness develops skills in the analysis of food nutrients and nutritional programs; development of menus to meet Nutrition Standard Menu Planning guidelines; and the appropriate sanitary practices and safe use of equipment in different service assemblies.  Prerequisite: Nutrition and Wellness 20.4161096 and 20.4171097.

This course prepares students for employment in a wide spectrum of food industry careers, including food production and services, food science, dietetics, nutrition, hospitality and tourism.  The course of study includes the development of skills in such areas as career planning, food safety and sanitation, accident and injury prevention, kitchen basics, operating and maintaining commercial equipment, preparation of commercial food items, the art of service, controlling costs, food management functions, and customer relations.  In addition to classroom and lab work, students will participate in work-based learning experiences.  At the end of the year, the student must also pass a final exam to fulfill partial requirements for the National ProStart Certificate.

Professional Foods II enhances level-one competencies by providing a broader exposure to the food and hospitality industry, including tourism and lodging as it relates to food.  Class experiences build on previous instruction in such areas of study as food safety and sanitation procedures, internal and external customer service and guest relations, food preparation, dietary guidelines and nutritional values, menu planning and design, purchasing and inventory control, cost analysis, business management and marketing strategies, and lodging and tourism.  In addition to classroom and lab work, the student will complete a minimum of 200 hours of work-based learning.  At the end of the year the student must pass a final examination to fulfill the balance of the requirements for receiving the National ProStart Certificate.