1600 Introduction to Business, ½ credit
Grade: 9-12
Recommendation: None
This course is an introduction to the business world. Students will explore career, personal
financial planning, and business-related technology that can be related to
everyday experiences. Students will
contrast and compare business and economic systems to the real world of the
American business economy. This course
is a great introduction to business that can be applied to other business
courses including Business Management, Business Ownership, Business Law, and
International Business.
1650 Keyboarding, ½ credit (highly recommended before taking
any technology class as all technology classes require keyboarding skills)
Grade: 9-12
Recommendation: None
Keyboarding prepares students to operate the computer keyboard by touch and
begin development of acceptable speed and accuracy levels. If you cannot
keyboard at least 30 words per minute without looking at your hands, then this
class is for you! Formatting of letters,
memos, reports and tables is also included. Students apply their keyboarding
skills in personal and business applications. The majority of Career &
Technology courses require keyboarding speed & skills as a recommended
course.
Technology Classes
(Counts as 1
technology credit required for graduation)
1655 Business Computer Information
Systems (BCIS), 1 credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: Keyboarding
Business Computer Information Systems I prepares students to apply technology
skills to personal and business situations by focusing on word processing,
spreadsheet, database, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation
management skills. Students complete the course with an intermediate level
skill in word processing, database and spreadsheet. This course enables
students to develop competencies needed to succeed in the workplace of the 21st
century.
1695 Multimedia, 1 credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: Keyboarding
This course develops proficiencies in designing,
importing, and manipulating advanced text, graphics, audio, and video used in
presentation management, multimedia productions, publishing systems, and
emerging technologies. Create a portfolio of projects that show your skills in
the following areas: Use Publisher for Desktop Publishing, Powerpoint
and Movie Maker for Presentations, Flash for Animations and Dreamweaver to
design web pages. Create graphics using
Fireworks, Paint Shop Pro, and Photoshop 7.
Students will also have
the opportunity to create commercials using video.
8305 Web
Mastering, 1 credit
Grade: 11-12
Recommendation: Keyboarding
This course includes learning to program in the HTML
language using Notepad. The student also
develops competency in designing web pages using the Macromedia software,
including Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash.
The students study concepts of photo editing, graphic design, and proper
scanning techniques, as well as the use of a digital camera. The class includes a variety of projects that
require researching the Internet for information.
Advanced Technology Course
8310 Independent Study – Technology
Applications, 1 credit – FMHS Web Site
Grade: 11-12
Recommendation: Web Mastering and Teacher
Approval
This class will be an interactive class between students and teacher to help
implement and support web design and video by working on the Flower Mound High
School Web Site. This will give the
student a hands-on approach to web design and video production. They will learn
to storyboard, develop client relationships, analyze and implement projects.
(These classes count for elective credit but not for the required technology credit. They are excellent preparation for students preparing for college as well as for a career.)
1605 Banking and Financial Systems,
½ credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: None
This course is designed to teach student the financial, economical, and social
aspects of the business world. The students
incorporate a broad base of subjects including insurance, investing, business
ownership and financing, credit, mortgages, banking, currency, and operations
of the Federal Reserve.
1615 Accounting I – 1 credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: None
This course introduces students to
accounting concepts, principles, and procedures. It emphasizes the skills,
knowledge and attitudes necessary to conduct personal business or to further
their education in the field of accounting.
The use of Glencoe Accounting computer software and spreadsheet software
will be used for accounting.
1610 Recordkeeping – ½ credit
Grade: 9-12
Recommendation: A credit in this course may not be earned if the student has
completed or is currently enrolled in Accounting.
Successful
completion of this course will give students an understanding of the value of
maintaining accurate records. Banking
services are explained and opportunity is provided to apply money management
skills to solve lift-skill problems.
1620 Accounting II – 1 credit
Grade: 11-12
Recommendation: Accounting I
This course provides the student an opportunity to review and further develop
the fundamental accounting principles and technology. The course helps students
develop additional skills in applying principles used in accounting systems and
methods commonly found in business.
Accounting II is designed for students interested in continuing their
education at the post-secondary level or entering the workforce.
1625 Business Law
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: None
This course introduces law and the origins of the
legal system. It provides insight into the evolution and development of laws
that govern business in our society, and develops an understanding of how
organization and operation of the legal system impact business. This course
develops an understanding of rights and duties within the business environment
and includes contractual responsibility, and protection of individual rights in
legal relationships relative to warranties, product liability, secured and unsecured
debts, negotiable instruments, agencies, employer-employee relations, property
ownership and transfer, landlord and tenant, wills and estates, community
property, social security, and taxation. Business Law provides an understanding
between the differences of criminal and civil law as well as the
responsibilities and rights of minors.
1630 Business Management, ½ credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: None
Student study basic management concepts and leadership styles as they explore
business functions, economics, international business, and human relations,
such as employee motivation and conflict resolution.
1635 Business Ownership, ½ credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: None
Business Ownership provides the prospective entrepreneur a theoretical base as
well as practical and proven techniques for planning, organizing, and operating
a business. The course includes planning
and strategy concepts, financial organizational considerations, market analysis
and customer development, operations management, accounting and financial
controls, and other components of entrepreneurship.
1645 International Business, ½ credit
Grade: 10-12
Recommendation: None
International Business examines operations in a global market and how cultural
differences affect managerial practices.
Areas examined include global market, law, planning, organizational
structure, finance, marketing, and foreign governmental practices.
8075 Business Education Independent
Study, ½ credit
Grade: 11-12
Recommendation: …Two
business courses including Keyboarding, ½ credit or equivalent
This course is a project-based learning
experience recommended for students who have a desire to go beyond the
classroom to learn about the business world. The project is
developed by the student, group of students, or teacher. The project provides
opportunities for an in-depth study of at least one aspect of the business
area. The student or group will demonstrate the ability to utilize a variety of
resources, advanced technology, and communication skills in the development and
presentation of the project. This activity may meet one of the DAP measures if
additional requirements of Advanced Academic Studies are met and/or BPA project
standards.