041 Accounting 1-2
Students acquire knowledge in the areas of bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, payroll taxes, income taxes and computer applications. This class is recommended for students interested in a business career or business/finance major in college.
Course Fee: $7
PVHS, SMHS

042 Accounting 3-4
Students will expand upon bookkeeping features for partnerships and corporations utilizing computers when possible. A business simulation covering the accounting cycle will also be completed. This course is strongly recommended for students planning to major in business in college. This course may be repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $7
PVHS, SMHS

054 Computer Applications and Projects 1-2
This course will allow students to obtain, expand and apply a working knowledge of different types of industry current software. This course provides training as well as individualized and project driven applications. Students will apply their knowledge in complex business and personal communications.
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS

025 Introduction to Business
This course provides student with an overview of the nature and function of business. Various topics such as money, banking, credit, budgeting, insurance, advertising, investments, taxes, e-commerce and career opportunities are included. Students gain an awareness of the business environment and current business events. This class should be taken by any student continuing in Marketing or Accounting.
Course Fee: $6
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS

061 Entrepreneurship/Marketing 1-2
This course is for students who would like to own and operate their own business. Topics include business ownership, risk taking, choosing location, product planning, management, marketing strategies, distribution, purchasing, pricing, profits, promotion, financing and legalities. This course introduces basic marketing concepts and career information. Topics include marketing, sales, interviewing, economics, product planning, promotion, market research. Students planning to pursue a career in business, marketing, finance or accounting are
encouraged to take this course.
Course Fee: $6
HHS, NCHS, PNHS, PVHS, SMHS

063 Entrepreneurship/Marketing 3-4
This course further develops the areas of marketing presented in Beginning Marketing. This course provides an excellent foundation for those interested in a career in a marketing field or business ownership or for those interested in the Marketing Co-op in the 12th grade. This course may be repeated for credit.
Course Fee: $6
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS

052 Retailing/School Store
The school store provides an opportunity for applied business experience. Each student works in the school store for one class period a day. The store develops a student’s skills in display, buying, pricing, stocking, cash register operation and sales. The student must file an application with the teacher/store manager and be interviewed for acceptance into this program. This course may be repeated for credit.
PVHS, NCHS

318 A+ Certification
This course is designed for the student who is serious about the computer industry and seeks the national “A+” c ertification. Students will be provided study in Microsoft DOS/Windows modules and core computer knowledge. Students will participate in a job shadowing experience with mentoring from a qualified technician. The student will be prepared to take the nationally recognized certification exam at the conclusion of their coursework. Upon successful completion of the exam, an industry-recognized certificate is awarded. The cost for the certification
exam is not included in the course fee.
Course Fee: $25
Star Tech

359 Networking (N+)
This course is one of the foundations for the Business Information Technology Program which is designed for the student who is serious about the computer industry and seeks various nationally recognized industry certifications. This course will cover the basics of PC repair, networking and network management, and ecommerce in a “hands-on” format. The student will be prepared to take the nationally recognized N+ certification exam at the conclusion of their coursework.
Course Fee: $25
Star Tech

460 Introduction to Computer Science
The emphasis of this course is on writing algorithms and computer programs to solve practical problems using computer languages that are easy to learn. Programming the graphic calculators will be included in the course. HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS

462 AP Computer Science A
This Advanced Placement course covers the prescribed College Board curriculum and is intended for advanced mathematics students. This intermediate computer course is designed for students who wish to learn to program in a more sophisticated way. It covers the material normally covered in the first semester of a college computer science class, including loops, procedures, functions, arrays, records, files, recursion, and graphics. The language Java is the vehicle for programming. This course may be repeated for credit. Students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exam. Exam scores, and each college/ university, will determine eligibility for college credit.
HHS, NCHS, PVHS

464 AP Computer Science AB
This Advanced Placement course covers the prescribed College Board curriculum and is intended for advanced mathematics students. This advanced science course covers the material normally found in the second semester of a college computer science course, including programming methodology, analysis of algorithms, and data structures (stacks, queues, linked lists, and trees). The language Java is the vehicle for programming. This course may be repeated for credit. Students enrolled in this class are expected to take the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Exam. Exam scores, and each college/university, will determine eligibility for college credit.
NCHS, PVHS

071 Business Co-op A+/N+ Certification, Computer Science, Marketing (DECA), Accounting, Co-op
072 Business Co-op A+/N+ Certification, Computer Science, Marketing (DECA), Accounting, Co-op/OJT
This is an on-the-job training program for seniors interested in information technology, A+ and N+ technology, marketing, or accounting. Students are employed approximately 15 hours a week in paid part-time jobs through cooperation of the school and the business community. Students receive two credits for participation in the class, the work experience and student organization activities. The class provides students instruction in such topics as job searches, resume writing, the job application process, human relations, and communication skills. Participation in student organizations which are designed to promote leadership, management and employability skills is an integral part of the program. The student must be a senior and at least 16 years old. Students must provide their own transportation to their jobs. Instructors who are qualified will present the opportunity for dual enrolled credit. Students must have two credits in the program area before taking Co-op.
Course Fee: $8
HHS, NCHS, PVHS, PNHS, SMHS, Star Tech