COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course presents the fundamental principles of accounting and is designed to emphasize the theory of accounting.  The accounting cycle is presented as it pertains to proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Extensive accounting vocabulary and theory challenges students to develop skills they will use in life as well as a career in the business or accounting field.  An accounting simulation evaluates students' mathematical accuracy, work ethic, and understanding of the accounting cycle.

COURSE RATIONALE
Instruction in this area plays an important role for students who are preparing for accounting careers after graduation–employment or higher level of education.  It is also a crucial component of academic backgrounds for students who will pursue entrepreneurial ventures and small business ownership.  All students, regardless of the profession they choose, can benefit from accounting instruction since it is an integral part of every business institution and organization.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

•   Identify Accounting Careers
•   Analyze and Apply Accounting Concepts
•   Complete the Accounting Cycle for a Sole Proprietorship
•   Maintain Banking Records
•   Complete the Accounting Cycle for a Partnership
•   Complete the Accounting Cycle for a Corporation
•   Process Payroll
•   Complete an Accounting Simulation
•   Demonstrate Automated Accounting Procedures

• TEXTBOOK: Century 21 Accounting, 6th edition (1995).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Ross, Hanson, Gilberton, Lehman, and Swanson.
• WORKING PAPERS:  Century 21 Accounting, 6th edition (1995).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Ross, Hanson, Gilberton, Lehman, and Swanson
• TEXTBOOK: Automated Accounting 6.0 DOS version (1994).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Allen and Klooster.
• SOFTWARE: Automated Accounting 6.0 DOS version (1994).  Southwestern Publishing Company
• MANUAL SIMULATIONS: Video Transfer, Viking Marine, and Western Rider, Inc.  Southwestern Publishing Company.

• Come to class prepared and ready to work each day--a folder, notebook, pencil and pen, textbook, workbook, ruler, and calculator is needed.
• Make up all missed work within one day of the absence (including tests). This must be arranged for before or after school.  Students will not take a makeup test during class time.
• Sign a network agreement to use the networked computers and internet for classroom activities.  Parents/Guardians must also sign this agreement.
• Turn in work when it is due. Work should be done neatly.  If I can't read it, I can't grade it.
• Discuss with me if they feel they are falling behind or do not understand new material. I will arrange after-school tutoring for those who need additional help or clarification.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides students with the opportunity to gain the basic skills necessary for employment in an office or business related environment.  Students learn techniques and receive training on equipment/software used in many businesses today, with special emphasis on Microsoft Office 97.  Students learn to use the computer for word processing, database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and other applications.  Students develop competency in use of electronic calculators, transcription machines, duplication equipment, and electronic typewriters. Strong emphasis will be placed on correct grammar and word use in original documents.  Current technological trends in the business area will also be stressed.

COURSE RATIONALE
Businesses and offices continue to be propelled through changes due to the advances in today's technology.  These modifications improve efficiency in processing information, enhance accuracy of record keeping, and make business knowledge readily available for those needing business statistics and information for decision making.  This area of instruction benefits students by enhancing the word processing, advanced computer software, and communication competencies needed by administrative support professionals in today's work environment and institutions of higher education.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

•   Demonstrate Self-Management and Professionalism
•   Apply Interpersonal Skills
•   Demonstrate Communication Skills
•   Demonstrate Processing/Managing Information
•   Demonstrate Business Management/Support Skills
•   Demonstrate Career Management
•   Demonstrate Entrepreneurship Awareness

• TEXTBOOK: The Office–Procedures and Technology (1988).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Oliverio and Pasewark.
• TEXTBOOK: Business Records Control, 6th edition (1987).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Goodman, Fosegan, and Bassett.
• TEXTBOOK: Microsoft Office 97 for Windows 95–Tutorial and Applications (1998).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Pasewark and Pasewark.
• SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office Professional 97 (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook); Microsoft Publisher 1998;  Internet Explorer 4.01; Netscape Communicator 4.0
• TEXTBOOK: Calculators–Printing and Display, 3rd edition (1999).  Southwestern Educational Publishing Company.  Pasewark.
• TEXTBOOK: Computer Calculator (1994).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Muncaster and Prescott.

• Come to class prepared and ready to work each day--a folder, loose leaf paper, pencil and pen, three-ring binder, and folder for class handouts is needed.
• Make up all missed work within one day of the absence (including tests). This must be arranged for before or after school.  Students will not take a makeup test during class time.
• Sign a network agreement to use the networked computers and internet for classroom activities. Students will also use e-mail regularly in this course. Parents/Guardians must also sign this agreement.
• Turn in work when it is due. Work should be done neatly.  If I can't read it, I can't grade it.
• Discuss with me if they feel they are falling behind or do not understand new material. I will arrange after-school tutoring for those who need additional help or clarification.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an advanced course in computers and information processing.  Areas covered include computer terminology, ethical issues regarding the use of computers and software, Internet literacy, and the systems development cycle.  Students will use Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 to compose and edit business correspondence and other programs to develop web pages.  Minor graphics manipulation will also be discussed.  All students will be expected to work cooperatively with others on business projects, decision-making activities, brainstorming sessions, and group presentations.

COURSE RATIONALE
This area of instruction provides content for knowledge and skills required in the technology-based workplace.  The demand will continue to expand for students prepared with a knowledge of and skills in word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, and telecommunications.  This training is vital for students planning to enter the workforce or continue training for a career in business.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

•   Identify Hardware and Software Systems
•   Demonstrate Word Processing Applications
•   Demonstrate Spreadsheet Applications
•   Demonstrate Desktop Publishing Techniques
•   Demonstrate Webpage Creation Techniques
•   Apply and Demonstrate Telecommunications
•   Utilize Resource Management Tools
•   Demonstrate Career Management

• SOFTWARE: Windows 95 WordPad
• SOFTWARE: Corel WordPerfect Suite 8.0 (1997) WordPerfect, Quattro Pro, and Presentations.
• SOFTWARE: Corel Photo House
• SOFTWARE: Homesite v 1.2 freeware by Allaire Corporation
• SOFTWARE: Professional Web Design HTML Authoring Tutorials v3.0 (1997) freeware by Joe Barta
• SOFTWARE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01; Netscape Communicator 4.0
• SOFTWARE: Microsoft Publisher 98
• Scanner w/software
• Quickcam Camera
• Microphone

• Come to class prepared and ready to work each day--a folder, loose leaf paper, pencil and pen, three-ring binder, and folder for class handouts is needed.
• Make up all missed work within one day of the absence (including tests). This must be arranged for before or after school.  Students will not take a makeup test during class time.
• Sign a network agreement to use the networked computers and internet for classroom activities. Students will also use e-mail regularly in this course. Parents/Guardians must also sign this agreement. This is essential for this class.  If an agreement is not signed, the student will be denied admission to this course.
• Turn in work when it is due. Work should be done neatly.  If I can't read it, I can't grade it.
• Discuss with me if they feel they are falling behind or do not understand new material. I will arrange after-school tutoring for those who need additional help or clarification.
• Participate in all classroom activities, including creating and maintaining the school webpage.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course in keyboarding and computers.  Students will learn the alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic components of the computer keyboard.  Student activities include production and formatting of high quality documents such as letters, memoranda, resume, term papers, and other business documents.  Emphasis will be placed heavily on accuracy, speed improvements over time, and proofreading/editing skills.  Students will also learn proper e-mail etiquette and communications via the Internet.

COURSE RATIONALE
This area of instruction includes proper keyboarding techniques and formatting skills.  The demand will continue to grow for students prepared with proofreading, editing, and composition skills.  The content, which includes realistic tasks related to business occupations, prepares students for careers in business.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Use Proper Keyboarding Techniques
• Operate an Information Processing Tool
• Manage Software
• Apply Proofreading/Editing Skills
• Prepare Letters
• Prepare Reports
• Prepare Tables
• Prepare Forms
• Explore Careers
• Explore the Internet
• Demonstrate an Acceptable Level of Keyboarding Skill as Determined by Local Needs and Standards

• TEXTBOOK: Century 21 Keyboarding, Formatting, and Document Processing, 5th edition (1993).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Robinson, Hoggatt, Shank, Ownby, Beaumont, Crawford, and Erickson.
• SOFTWARE: Alphabetic Keyboarding, Numeric Keyboarding, and Key Skill Builder (1993).  Southwestern Publishing Company.  Haugo, Hausman, and Jackson.
• SOFTWARE: Corel WordPerfect 8.0 (1997)
• SOFTWARE: Typing Games
• SOFTWARE: Microtype Pro.
• SOFTWARE: Cetus CWordPad, Windows WordPad, Windows Calculator, Windows Paint
• SOFTWARE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01; Netscape Communicator 4.0

• Come to class prepared and ready to work each day--a folder, loose leaf paper, pencil and pen, three-ring binder, and folder for class handouts is needed.
• Make up all missed work within one day of the absence (including tests). This must be arranged for before or after school.  Students will not take a makeup test during class time.
• Sign a network agreement to use the networked computers and internet for classroom activities. Students will also use e-mail regularly in this course. Parents/Guardians must also sign this agreement. This is essential for this class.  If an agreement is not signed, the student will be assigned library assignments instead of computer assignments for all internet-related activities.
• Turn in work when it is due. Many students tend to fall behind in this class, so be sure to come in before or after school to finish assignments if it cannot be completed during regular class time.  Be responsible.
• Discuss with me if they feel they are falling behind or are having difficulty learning. I will arrange after-school tutoring for those who need additional help or instruction.
• Participate in an electronic discussion group.