This course includes the study of the accounting equation and techniques for journalizing and recording different accounts. The student will learn about ledgers and journals. The accounting cycle will be studied with exercises in adjusting entries and closing entries. Completing financial statements for a proprietorship will show how accounting is used in businesses every day.
            

Materials:

Century 21 Accounting

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 1 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 1-10% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Prerequisites: 80% or higher in Algebra 1

Grades Offered: 9-12

This course is a continuation of Accounting I. Students will continue to work with ledgers and journals. Accounting procedures for a merchandise business and a service business will be explored for similarities and differences. Payroll, taxes and financial statements for a corporation will also be introduced.
            

Materials:

Century 21 Accounting

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 1 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 1-10% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Prerequisites: 70% or higher in Business Accounting 1A

Grades Offered: 9-12

This ½ credit elective will cover topics such as goal setting, investing, using credit, wise consumer practices, insurance, budgeting and financial planning for the future.

In this course, students will:

• Develop money management skills including banking, saving, investing and understanding pay checks
• Participate in real-life simulations such as opening a checking account and buying a car
• Learn valuable tools that will allow students to get the most out of their income now while preparing for the future       

Materials:

NEFE HSFPP Workbook

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 1 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 1-10% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 9-12

This ½ credit elective introduces the fundamentals of small business startup and growth. Topics include development of the business concept, strategic planning, marketing, financing, and an overview of international business. Examines important principles for businesses of any size.

In this course, students will learn about the procedures and philosophies of business management, human resources, communication, motivation, ethics, time management, performance appraisals, delegation, and entrepreneurship.

Materials:

Glencoe: Introduction to Business

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 1 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 1-10% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 10-12

This ½ credit elective is a course that provides framework for future business courses.  It will cover a wide variety of business foundations. Topics discussed in this course include: general business terms and concepts, personal finance, career planning, entrepreneurship, accounting, marketing, economics and management.

In this course, students will:

• Explore the economy and the role of government in business
• Develop skills related to schoolwork, business and real world situations, including:

• Budgeting

• Maintaining a checkbook register/check writing

• Creating Resumes

• Interviewing and business etiquette

• Developing word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software skills

• Explore the business world and learn how to make business decisions in our global economy
                  

Materials:

Teacher Developed

Glencoe: Introduction to Business

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 1 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 1-10% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 10-12

This 1/2 credit course is designed to provide an overview of marketing. The course will focus on key marketing concepts as well as the role of marketing in companies and our society.

In this course, students will:

• Learn about the nature and scope of marketing

• Develop an understanding of the functions of marketing and its affect on business

• Learn basic concepts and the role of marketing in our economy

• Communicate the steps involved in developing a new product

• Have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects for PALCS         

Materials:

Online Materials

Teacher Developed Materials

Home Facilitator Involvement Level: 1 (click here for levels) Assistance is required for 1-10% of schoolwork.

Difficulty: On-Level

Grades Offered: 11-12