BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit for Economics and Personal Finance.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit for Economics and Personal Finance.

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit in Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 2 Standard Credits in the Same Fine Arts Department OR

2 Standard Credits in the Same Career & Technical Education Department.

Business classes prepare students to become contributing citizens who are capable of making effective personal economic decisions. Students learn the relationship of business management, accounting, finance, and information systems as well as the basic skills of computation, communication, decision making, and problem solving. Business courses prepare students for a variety of professional career opportunities.

Students develop or review correct keyboarding techniques and gain a basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics, and telecommunications applications. Students demonstrate an understanding of computer concepts through application of knowledge. Students learn to use software packages and local and worldwide network communications systems. Grade 8 Computer/Technology Standards of Learning are incorporated and reinforced in this course.

Students apply problem-solving skills to real-life situations through word processing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia presentations, and integrated software activities. Students work individually and in groups to explore computer concepts, operating systems, networks, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. Students may request to take this class for 3

Credits from Blue Ridge Community College through Dual Enrollment. (Grade 11 & 12. Grade 10 with permission).

Students learn how economies and markets operate and how the United States economy is interconnected with the global economy. Additionally, they learn how to navigate the financial decisions they must face and to make informed decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, financing postsecondary education, taxes, saving and investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, and living independently. They also learn the importance of investing in themselves in order to gain the knowledge and skills valued in the marketplace. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles will provide the basis for responsible citizenship, more effective participation in the workforce, and career success. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia §22.1-200-03B.

Students study the basic principles, concepts, and practices of the accounting cycle for a service business and a merchandising business. Topics covered include analyzing transactions, journalizing and posting entries, preparing payroll records and financial statements, and managing cash control systems. Business ethics and professional conduct are emphasized. Students learn fundamental accounting procedures using both manual and electronic systems.

Students develop proficiency in designing and creating desktop published projects, multimedia presentations/projects, and Web sites using industry standard application software. Students apply principles of layout and design in completing projects. Students create portfolios that include a resume and a variety of desktop-published multimedia, and web-site projects produced in the course.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES

Students pursuing an Advanced Diploma must earn 1 Standard Credit in Fine Arts or Career & Technical Education.

Students pursuing a Standard Diploma must earn 2 Standard Credits in the Same Fine Arts Department OR

2 Standard Credits in the Same Career & Technical Education Department.

Family & Consumer Science classes show students how to manage the adult challenges of career, family, and day-to-day living. They help students learn the skills they need – from shopping for nutrition bars and fuel-effective cars to negotiating a raise and resolving a family dispute—to enjoy healthy, productive lives.

Individual Development emphasizes everyday life skills for both males and females in the ninth grade. Hands on activities include selection of clothing with a few construction activities and basic money management concepts. Also, a large portion of time is spent on food preparation. Students enrolled focus on encouraging positive views of self and others; forming healthy, caring relationships with family members and peers; managing conflict; and basic health and wellness.

Students enrolled in Life Planning focus on life management skills that are important for life for all males and females. Content emphasized includes caring for self and others to ensure wellness; choosing an apartment, or home; developing nutritional cooking skills, building and maintaining constructive relationships; building and maintaining strong, functional families; developing strategies for lifelong career planning; and coordinating personal and career responsibilities. This class is geared to assist students in learning to solve problems they may encounter throughout life. A portion of the class is geared toward cooking labs and preparing nutritious and well balanced meals.

Students enrolled in Family Relations discuss forces that shape personality, self concept, and character. They focus on analyzing the significance of the family, how the family has changed, and family roles and functions. Students identify what love means, look at the different types of love, love vs. infatuation, developing relationships, choosing a mate and skills needed to maintain a strong marriage. They look at dating patterns and forces and factors affecting mate selection and what’s involved in planning a wedding. Students will put their dream wedding plans in a notebook and construct a ring pillow they can use for their wedding.

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