Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2020-21

Honors Building Wealth Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Learn the "ins" and "outs" of investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds • Use current market data to choose the best stock and bond mutual funds Projects, Activities, etc.: Learn how to make money! Use tax advantaged methods of invest- ing, such as 401K plans and IRA's to help your money grow. Additional investment choices will be examined, such as real estate, options, and collectibles. You will have an understanding of Wall Street, the Dow Jones, and various financial markets. 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 IT Explorations for Business & Marketing 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. 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 Projects, Activities, etc.: Use Microsoft Office basic and advanced features to obtain job readiness and college skills in word processing, spread- sheet, and presentations. 32 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 Unity game engine and C# programming to develop 2D and 3D video games. • 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. Instructional Focus: hands-on computerized activities and career exploration Co-curricular Connection: BPA AP 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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