Business and Computer Courses
Accounting I
Grade: 10, 11, 12 Elective
Prerequisite: interest in business math Length: 2 sems, 1 per, 1 credit
Accounting provides the student with the opportunity to learn the language and problems of business. The entire accounting system is taught on a general basis. Students considering a major in any area of business in college should take this course as accounting at the college level will be a requirement.
Accounting II
Grade: 11 & 12 Elective
Prerequisite: Accounting I, C average or better Length: 2 sems, 1 per, 1 credit
Advanced accounting provides the student with the opportunity of applying its basic principles to a variety of accounting systems and methods that are commonly found in business, including computerized accounting. This course is especially useful to those students interested in accounting as a vocation. Completion of this course should enable a student to handle the more complex record-keeping necessary in owning a business.
Multimedia
Grade: 11 & 12 Elective
Prerequisites: English 9 & 10, Keyboarding, Computer Applications Length: 2 sems, 1 period, 1 credit, Weighted
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR
Required Equipment: Digital Camera; Internet access at home
Multimedia is a course for students to express their ideas through a variety of technology-based publications. The Arcette yearbook is published using an on-line website. STUDENTS MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AT HOME! Students will get hands-on experience in layout design, desktop publishing, copy writing, sales and photography. Other publications published include the high school newsletter, the elementary newsletter, high school video announcements, the online school newsletter, as well as any other publications needed by the school or community. Extra time outside of class will be required including: photographing extra-curricular activities, interviewing coaches, advisors and participants and selling ads to local businesses. Students must be self-motivated, self-disciplined, organized, responsible and able to work alone as well as in groups.
Computer Applications
Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12 Graduation requirement taken 9th or 10th grades
Prerequisite: none Length: 2 sem, 1 per, 1 credit
The main goal of this course is for the students to learn how to use the software available to them and to understand how to use the computer as a tool in school and in the business world. Students will learn how to operate software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and web page designs.
Advanced Computer Applications
Grades: 10, 11, & 12 Elective
Prerequisite: Computer Applications Length: 1 sem, 1 per, .5 credit
Students will develop advanced techniques using a variety of software programs. Students will develop an understanding of the practical application of software programs and how they might utilize them in a personal and professional environment. Software programs include those that create spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, PDF documents, and databases. Students will also create multimedia presentations and web pages.
Web Design I
Grades: 10, 11, & 12 Elective
Prerequisite: Advanced Computer Applications Length: 1 sem, 1 per, .5 credit
Students will gain an understanding and appreciation for E-commerce and the increasing amount of business being conducted via the Internet. Students will study on-line banking and bill paying, on-line education, on-line stock market transacting, and security issues involving on-line businesses. Students will participate in an Internet stock market simulation during this course. Students will also create and maintain web pages for the Arcanum-Butler Schools web site.
Web Design II
Grades: 11, & 12 Elective
Length: 1 sem, 1 per, .5 credit
Prerequisite: Internet Business Concepts/Web Page Design
Students will set up and maintain a server in the Computer Lab and will learn trouble shooting techniques and electronic repair techniques. Students who successfully complete this class with an A are encouraged also to take Independent Computer Service.
Independent Computer Service
Grades: 11, & 12 Elective
Prerequisite: Computer Hardware and Networking Length: 1 sem, 1 per, .5 credit
Students will provide computer support services for students and staff in the school district. Because the student may have access to private files, the student must have demonstrated a level of trustworthiness and will only be enrolled in the class if there are no disciplinary actions on the student record.