Additional Elective
Accounting I & II
This course is recommended for students who are interested in a career in business. It introduces the students to the practices, terms and methods of accounting bookkeeping. Following, students will apply the basic accounting cycle to a merchandizing business. This course provides a strong foundation in basic accounting theory and procedures and provides a general understanding of how to use the computer to perform various accounting activities.
Text: Accounting: Concepts/Procedures/Applications
Credits: 1
Grade level: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Creative Writing
Creative writing is designed to aid students in their creative expression, as well as delivery of one’s writing. Students will read and discuss articles on the craft of writing. The first quarter will focus on fiction. Students will read and evaluate the effectiveness of fiction of varying styles. They will write and workshop short stories to complete a final portfolio. The second quarter will focus on poetry. Students will learn poetic vocabulary, read and interpret poems of varying styles. Students will write and workshop each other’s poetry to complete a final portfolio at the end of the quarter. Students will be expected to deliver their writing to an audience.
Text: None
Credits: .5 (Elective Credit)
Grade: 10-12
Pre-Requisites: None
International Finance
This semester course provides an overview of the importance of International business and trade in the global economy and explores the factors that influence success in international markets in relation to the currency exchange rate effects. Students will learn about the techniques and strategies of financial market trading operations and analyze bonds and stocks performances. This course is recommended for students seeking postsecondary programs in business.
Text Book: International Business
Credit: .5
Grade level: 12
Prerequisite: Economics or Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business
This semester course is a glance at what the business world is like. Topics covered will include economics, organization structure, business ownerships and management, Marketing, Consumer behavior, budgeting and personal finances. Business discussions will focus on US business practices. This class is recommended for students interested in pursuing a career in business.
Text: Introduction to Business: Our Business and Economic World
Credits: .5
Grade level: 10 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Journalism
This semester-long elective provides an introduction to news reporting, and covers the gathering and reporting of news that is relevant to high school students. All students in the class are responsible for writing, editing, and ultimately producing a publication. Additionally, students analyze issues related to the rights and responsibilities of the press.
Text: None
Credits: .5 (Elective Credit – may be taken for repeat credit)
Grade: 10 - 12
Pre-Requisites: None
Literature in Film
Like cinema? Ever wonder what that film was really getting at? Have you heard the saying, “Oh, the book was much better than the movie"? In this junior/senior elective, students will have the opportunity to gain additional English or Visual Arts units through the exploration of literary themes, works, and symbol as presented in film. The cinematic material for this one semester class will be age-appropriate dramatic presentations reflecting positive human values as seen in various works of literature. Viewing, discussion, and writing will be expected components of the course.
Text: None
Credits: .5 (Elective Credit)
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Pre-Requisites: None
Speech
This semester-long elective offers a progressive building of confidence in public speaking through learning techniques of delivery, preparation, and much practical experience. Activities include numerous speaking situations, from panel discussions to informative and persuasive speeches.
Text: None
Credits: .5 (Elective Credit)
Grade level: 10 - 12
Pre-Requisites: None
Yearbook
This year long elective course is a hands-on practical experience class in which students design, lay out, and produce the yearbook. Computers are used extensively in constructing the yearbook layout. Students will learn to use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PageMaker, and Adobe Photoshop.
Text: N/A
Credits: 1 (May count for technology or elective credit)
Grade level: 11 – 12 (May repeat for credit)
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
