Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2019-20

Honors Building Wealth Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Financial management • Investment alternatives including real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities • Making the right investment decision based on research Projects, Activities, etc.: Increase your financial se- curity by gaining an understanding of the finan- cial market and explore a variety of investment options. Create a stock portfolio and compete with classmates with return on investment. Instructional Focus: Hands-on activities and speakers Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Introduction to Computers Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Uses of computers in workplace and daily life • Basic software skills • MS Office, Google Docs, Internet research Projects, Activities, etc.: Computer based projects for workplace readiness Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA Keyboarding [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Keying documents for college and career • Skill development: speed, accuracy, and technique • Introduction to business documents Projects, Activities, etc.: Compose, create, and proofread documents such as letters, tables, reports, and flyers for a simulated business. Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities and keyboarding software Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Computer Applications [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Create Word documents using: table of contents, lists, and tables • Create Excel documents using: financial func- tions, data tables, integrated charts, working with multiple Excel worksheets and workbooks • Create PowerPoint presentations using: themes, animation, and transitions • Create Access database using tables, forms, records, and queries Projects, Activities, etc.: Use Microsoft Office basic and advanced features to obtain job readiness and college skills in word processing, spread- sheet, presentations, and file management. 34 Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities. These skills are essential for success in college and in the career world. Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Social Media Marketing and Web Design [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, Art Credit Major Outcomes: • Investigate online marketing tools such as internet forums, message boards, blogs, so- cial networking, and online graphic design programs • Develop and use your web design and graphic design skills to create professional, up-to-date web sites that are pleasing to the eye and easy to use Projects, Activities, etc.: It’s all about Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, QR codes and apps. Learn how to use these digital and social media tools in the world of business. Plan, design, and create multi-page websites. Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Video Game Design and Marketing Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Understand programming concepts to develop a video game • Use a 3-D game editor • Create an advertising and packaging presentation to market your video game Projects, Activities, etc.: Use programming concepts to create mini games and final game projects. Develop a game theme and story- board for game concept. Develop a marketing plan and presentation. Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA, DECA Web Page Coding for Business [NOCTI] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Master a variety of web design concepts to create powerful websites • Design websites that are practical to the business world • Learn basic graphic design skills Projects, Activities, etc.: Learn the secret tech- niques of web designers and the latest in web development. Design and create your own inter- active site through HTML, CSS, and JavaScript coding. What you learn about the web design process will impress your future employer! Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities Co-curricular Connection: BPA Computer Programming [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Write simple to complex programs using Java • Design and implement programming code • Develop problem solving skills and logical thinking • Explore computer science careers Projects, Activities, etc.: Write programs for daily applications. Use your programming skills to create graphic images. Instructional Focus: hands-on computerized activities and career exploration Co-curricular Connection: BPA Computer Science [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Computer Programming Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Advanced programming design • Advanced problem solving • Advanced programming methods Projects, Activities, etc.: Design and implement a Java-based game or simulation Instructional Focus: Computer usage and problem solving, preparation for AP Computer Science exam Co-curricular Connection: BPA PLTW Honors Computer Science Principles [AHS, BHS only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimesters /two periods = 1.0 credit, meets arts requirement [1.0 credit] PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes: • Introduce computational tools that foster creativity • Problem solving with structured activities and progress to open-ended projects and problems • Develop computational thinking Instructional Focus: Use programming to develop computational thinking, to generate excitement about the field of computing, and to introduce computational tools that foster creativity MARKETING MANAGEMENT Advertising and Sales [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Launch an advertising campaign for an exist- ing business • Write television commercials, radio advertise- ments, create billboards, and promote mobile apps for an existing business • Master the selling process to gain an entry- level sales position • Understand consumer psychology through the selling process High School Registration Guide

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