The majority of today's workforce is employed in business-related occupations or in areas that utilize business-related technologies. The Business Education Department curriculum is designed to provide entry-level job training, consumer education, and courses leading into accounting, information processing and business administration studies at the college level.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS: Grade=9-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
- Introduction to Business presents the exciting and challenging world of business. Students will increase their preparation to be a knowledgeable consumer, will-prepared employee, and effective citizen in our economy. This course serves as a background for other business courses students will take in high school and in college, prepare students for their future employment or business ownership, and make students a better informed citizen for an expanding international economy. Related Careers: Administrative Support, Operations Management, Business Information Management, Human Resources Management, General Management, Law. #8000
OFFICE MANAGEMENT 101: Grade=9-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
- Office Management 101 is designed to introduce students to procedures that are followed in an office professional setting and provide a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students will be able to adapt in an office environment. #0000
COMMUNICATING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA: Grade=9-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
- Social Media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Learn about social media, including the history and how it influences society. Select a channel that best fits your needs and goals for effective communication in the context of business situations and environments. Utilizing technology for communication, students will practice problem-based projects and real world applications. #0000
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LAW: Grade 10-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
- Business Law introduces students to their legal rights and responsibilities in the business and personal world. Through class discussion, readings and case problems, legal concepts and principles will be explored. Units of study include: introduction to law, court systems, criminal law, contracts, bailment, negotiable instruments, buy Office Management 101 is designed to introduce students to procedures that are followed in an office professional setting and provide a working knowledge of administrative office procedures. Emphasis is placed on written and oral communication skills, office software applications, office procedures, ethics, and professional development. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt in an office environment and selling goods and property, leasing and buying real property, wills and living will preparation. Related Careers: Civil Rights, Corporate and Securities, Criminal, Education, Employment and Labor, Environmental and Natural Resources, Family & Juvenile, Health, Immigration, Intellectual Property, International, Real Estate, Sports and Entertainment, Tax. #8107
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING: Grade=10-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a unique and innovative course designed for students with an interest in the sports and entertainment industry. Fundamental marketing concepts are stressed and include an orientation to the sports and entertainment industry. Marketing strategies along with topics in sponsorship, pricing, marketing research, endorsements, and promotions will be included. This course offers students an edge if pursuing marketing or sports management degrees at the college level. Related Careers: Advertising, Sales, Event Management, Public Relations, Merchandising, Marketing Research, Restaurants and Hospitality, Sports Agents, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management. #8121
YEARBOOK PRODUCTION: Grade=9-12, Year=2 CR, No Prerequisite
- This course is for students who wish to further develop their skills in desktop publishing. Students will be responsible for creating the school yearbook. Students will learn “budget” basics, marketing and advertising techniques, and computer applications (Photoshop). Emphasis is placed on self-motivation, student responsibility, cooperation, and meeting deadlines. Related Careers: Advisor, Editor, Layout Editor, Photography, Designer, Advertising Manager, Social Media Manager, Business Manager. #81180
MANAGING YOUR MONEY: Grade=11-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
- Understanding and managing personal finances are key to one’s future financial success. Managing Your Money presents essential knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about real world financial issues. The course content is designed to help the learned make wise spending, saving, and credit decisions. #0000
BUSINESS AND MARKETING WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE: Grade=11-12, Semester=1 CR, No Prerequisite
Business and Marketing Workplace Experience provides students with work experience in fields related to business and marketing. The student, teacher, and employer typically set goals cooperatively (although students are not necessarily paid). #0000
Possible Fields:
- Communication (11048)
- Finance (12148)
- Information Technology (10998)
- Marketing (12198)
- Technology (921098)
Computer Science
PLTW COMPUTER SCIENCE ESSENTIALS: Grade=9-12, Year=2CR, No Prerequisite
- Computer Science Essentials (CSE) is an excellent entry point for new high school computer science (CS) learners. And students who have prior CS experiences will find ample opportunity to expand upon those experiences in this course. All students who take CSE will have many opportunities for creative expression and exploration in topics of personal interest, whether it be through app development or connecting computing with the physical world. PLTW CSE introduces students to coding fundamentals through an approachable, block-based programming language where they will have early success in creating usable apps. The course engages students in computational thinking practices and collaboration strategies, as well as industry standard tools authentic to how computer science professionals work. Students will learn about professional opportunities in computer science and how computing can be an integral part of all careers today. #0000
*AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES: Grade=11-12, Year=2 CR, No Prerequisite, RAI Approved
Note: The Advanced Placement program provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP courses are taught at the college level incorporating both college level reading and writing. The College Board does not deny any student from taking an AP course; however, students should be academically prepared. OHS strongly recommends that students who wish to enroll in an AP course have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level computer science principles courses, AP Computer Science Principles courses introduce students to the fundamental ideas of computer science and how to apply computational thinking across multiple disciplines. These courses teach students to apply creative designs and innovative solutions when developing computational artifacts. These courses cover such topics as creative development, data, algorithms and programming, computer systems and networks, and the impact of computing. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. Students will take the AP exam in May. #29071
*AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A: Grade=11-12, Year=2 CR, No Prerequisite, RAI Approved
Note: The Advanced Placement program provides willing and academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to study and learn at the college level. AP courses are taught at the college level incorporating both college level reading and writing. The College Board does not deny any student from taking an AP course; however, students should be academically prepared. OHS strongly recommends that students who wish to enroll in an AP course have a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to mirror college-level computer science courses, AP Computer Science A emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology with a focus on problem solving and algorithm development. This course covers such topics as object-oriented program design; program implementation; program analysis; standard data structures; standard algorithms; and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. Students will take the AP exam in May. #2907
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