Required Courses:
4562 Principles of Business Management
5914 Marketing Fundamentals
4524 Accounting Fundamentals
How will Business Classes help me after High School?
High school business programs, which encompass subjects like Marketing, Accounting, and foundational Business courses, are not just about preparing future CEOs. They equip students with a core set of transferable, life-ready skills that are essential for personal financial management and professional success in any sector. These courses provide a clear-cut understanding of how the world works, from tracking money to communicating value.
Business Fundamentals: Entrepreneurship and Organization
General Business courses provide the organizational framework that connects all the other subjects.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: These classes foster creative thinking and risk assessment. Students learn how to spot opportunities, develop a business plan, and understand the legal and operational aspects of running an enterprise. Even if a student never starts a company, this mindset is invaluable for proposing new projects or processes in any job.
Operational Skills: From project management to workplace ethics and utilizing common software, these fundamentals prepare students to step confidently into a professional environment and understand the roles and responsibilities within an organization.
Accounting: The Language of Money
Accounting is more than just math; it is the fundamental language of business and finance. By learning accounting principles, students gain the ability to:
Manage Personal Finances: Understanding concepts like budgeting, assets, liabilities, and cash flow makes it easier to manage student loans, track expenses, and save for major purchases.
Analyze Business Health: Students learn to read financial statements, which is a critical skill whether they are evaluating a potential employer, starting their own business, or simply following news reports about the economy.
Marketing: The Art of Value and Communication
Marketing teaches students how to understand people, identify needs, and communicate value persuasively—skills necessary for almost any career and even daily life.
Effective Communication: Marketing focuses on communicating a message clearly and targeting the right audience. This translates directly to writing better college essays, creating compelling job applications, and delivering persuasive professional presentations.
Understanding Consumer Behavior: Students learn why people buy what they buy, which is essential for working in sales, advertising, or product development, but also for making smart personal purchasing decisions.
In short, high school business education provides a foundation in financial literacy and organizational efficiency that supports academic growth, career advancement, and personal stability, making it one of the most practical and high-impact pathways available.
Graduation Pathway
Business Operations and Technology
Accounting
Required Courses:
4562 Principles of Business Management
4524 Accounting Fundamentals
4522 Advanced Accounting
Marketing and Sales
Required Courses:
4562 Principles of Business Management
5914 Marketing Fundamentals
5918 Strategic Marketing
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4565 Computing Foundations for a Digital Age
Available Grades 9 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: None
Computers and the internet have revolutionized the way we access and disseminate information. As technology continues to change at an ever-increasing pace, the need for students to gain a foundational understanding of computer science is clear. Computing Foundations for a Digital Age is designed to introduce students to five major topics within computer science, including computing systems, networks and the internet, data and analysis, algorithms and planning, and impacts of computing. The course introduces foundational computing concepts while exploring current events and building critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and other important skills that are invaluable for life in a global and technologically advancing society.
4508 Technical/Business Communication
Available Grades 9 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: None
Technical/Business Communications provides students with the communication and problem-solving skills to function effectively in the workplace. Areas studied include written/oral/visual communication, listening, informational reading, Internet research/analysis, and electronic communication. Concepts addressed will include adapting communication to the situation, purpose, and audience. Students produce related documents such as employee handbooks, instructional manuals, employment communication, organizational communication, business reports, and social/professional situations using word processing, presentation, multimedia, and desktop publishing software.
5914 Marketing Fundamentals
Available Grades 10 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management
Marketing Fundamentals provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy. Course topics include the seven functions of marketing: promotion, channel management, pricing, product/service management, market planning, marketing information management, and professional selling skills. Emphasis is on marketing content, but will involve the use of oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through the development of an integrated marketing plan and other projects.
7150 Personal Finance and Banking
Available Grades 10 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management
Personal Finance and Banking emphasizes management of individual financial resources for growth and maintenance of personal wealth. Covers home buying and mortgage financing, installment financing, life and health insurance, securities, commodities and other investment opportunities. Students will gain an overview of the banking industry and the financial services provided by banks for individuals and businesses.
4562 Principles of Business Management
Available Grades 9 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: None
Principles of Business Management examines business ownership, organization principles and problems, management, control facilities, administration, financial management, and development practices of business enterprises. This course will also emphasize the identification and practice of the appropriate use of technology to communicate and solve business problems and aid in decision-making. Attention will be given to developing business communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills using spreadsheets, word processing, data management, and presentation software.
4524DC Accounting Fundamentals - Dual Credit
Available Grades 10 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management
Accounting Fundamentals introduces the language of business using the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision-making.
5918 Strategic Marketing
Available Grades 11 - 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Required
Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management and Marketing Fundamentals
Strategic Marketing builds upon the foundations of marketing and applies the functions of marketing at an advanced level. Students will study the basic principles of consumer behavior and examine the application of theories from psychology, social psychology, and economics. The relationship between consumer behavior and marketing activities will be reviewed.
4512 Business Math
Only Available Grade 12
2 Credits, 2 Semesters Recommended
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Business Math is a course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. A solid understanding of math, including algebra, basic geometry, statistics, and probability, provides the necessary foundation for students interested in careers in business and skilled trade areas. The content includes mathematical operations related to accounting, banking and finance, marketing, and management. Instructional strategies should include simulations, guest speakers, tours, Internet research, and business experiences.
James Allen
Business Teacher
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Diane Personett
Accounting Teacher
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JulieWainwright
Marketing Teacher
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