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ACCOUNTING A/B

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit: 1.0 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Accounting A is the first semester of a two-semester course. This course teaches accounting while placing emphasis on conceptual understanding and financial statement analysis to encourage students to apply accounting concepts to real-world situations and make informed business decisions. Topics include transactions and methods of accounting for a service business as a sole proprietorship. During Accounting B, students will continue their study of the accounting cycle and complete an accounting simulation. This simulation mimics keeping accounting records for an event planning business. This will be mailed to students.

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BUSINESS & MARKETING EXPLORATIONS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course is designed as an exploration of the business career pathways. Students will get an introduction to business careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and marketing, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of marketing, and financial management in addition to other common business-related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these business functions play.

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Course Length:  Semester

Credit:  .5 credit

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Using project-based learning, students will explore the basics of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  Students will create documents that will enhance introductory skills such as manipulating text and images to create effective projects in both programs.  Students will understand the social and ethical issues surrounding the internet, information, and security. To be successful, students need to commit to the course timelines and guidelines.  Students will take the IC3 Certification.  This certification consists of three exams: Living Online, Computing Fundamentals, and Key Applications.

Personal Computers:  It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.

Note:  Dual credit can be earned for IT Security Awareness. Must Register with Madison College.

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Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 11-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:   This course draws key concepts from marketing, psychology, sociology, and anthropology to present a strong foundation and highly practical focus on real-world applications for today’s global business environment. This course incorporates current business practices, including extensive coverage of social media influences, increased consumer power, and emerging neuroscience findings. Students also examine controversies in consumer decision-making involving money, goals, emotions, charity, health, materialism, and sustainability. 

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MARKETING A/B

Course Length:  Yearlong Course

Credit:  1.0 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Have you ever wondered how a product makes it to market? Do you know how a business decides what type of advertising to use, and who the ideal customer is? Marketing is the study of the business activities that direct the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers. In this course, you will learn how marketers can satisfy consumer needs and wants, determine which markets the business can best serve, and decide which products and services can best serve these markets. Topics include buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, product management, and social media marketing. 

Note:  Students will prepare for the *ASK Marketing Certification. Dual Credit can be earned through Madison College.

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Microsoft Office 2: Excel & Outlook  

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Understanding numbers and analyzing data is vital. Learn the functionality of Excel with our Microsoft certification course. This certification course moves swiftly using project-based learning to simulate the time management and professionalism of the workplace environment. To be successful in the course, students need to commit to the course timelines and procedures. Students will learn advanced skills used by every business to create budgets, utilize data analysis tools, functions, pivot tables, automation with macros to create charts in graphs and many more features. Students will take the Microsoft Certification Exam for Excel.

Platform(s): Students in this course will be expected to access multiple “outside” platforms including GMetrix or TestOut Software, Certiport (for certification), and Madison College platforms, to name a few.

Personal Computers: It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.

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PERSONAL FINANCE (Asynch/FlexLab) *NEW*

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course covers the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today’s students. Topics include budgeting, identity theft, saving, investing, insurance/risk management, online banking, and careful use of credit. This course teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances, how to live a financially successful life, and what their financial responsibilities are as citizens.

FlexLab Component: This course is offered asynchronously. No live instructional classes will be provided. The teacher will be available for support, as needed. FlexLab courses contain two required components - failure to complete both will result in failure of the course:

Note: Students will prepare for the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification.

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INVESTING 

Course Length: 9 weeks 

Grade Level: 9-12 

Credit:  0.25 Elective Credit 

Qtr to be determined

Teacher:  Ms. LaGree 

Course Description:  Welcome to the exciting world of investing! In this beginning level course, you will embark on a journey to discover the diverse array of investment options available, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and real estate. Through interactive asynchronous activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of each investment vehicle, learning about their risks, rewards, and potential for growth. Students will have the opportunity to select their own stocks and create a personalized stock market portfolio using real-time data. By researching companies, analyzing market trends, and assessing risk, students will develop the skills needed to make informed investment decisions. Students will move through the curriculum independently but will need to track their stock portfolio over the duration of the course.