KEYBOARDING AND INFORMATION PROCESSING #16114 .5 Credit
(Required for graduation – If you have not taken Keyboarding by the end of sophomore year, it will automatically be placed into your schedule.)
Information Processing is a one-semester course designed for the college-bound student, which reflects current business practices. The first quarter will be spent on keyboarding and the introduction to Microsoft Word. The keyboarding goals are for the student to be able to touch-type the alphabetic keys (35 words per minute for three minutes with no more than five errors) and numeric keypad. Students will also have a clear understanding of symbols on the keyboard, their uses, and the proper spacing around them. The second quarter will be a continuation of MS Word emphasizing report/outline/personal use applications, language arts skills, and critical thinking. Excel and Powerpoint will also be introduced. This course may be waived with proficiency testing to allow for course #16224 (Computer Concepts and Applications).

COMPUTER CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS #16224 .5 Credit
In this course students develop an understanding of the concepts and applications of the personal computer. Students are involved in hands-on activities and practical applications of word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations, and Internet use. Prerequisite: Keyboarding and Information Processing #16114.

BUSINESS ELECTIVES
(These business electives may not be taken for the purpose of waiving Physical Education.)

PERSONAL FINANCE #16314 .5 Credit
This course emphasizes the role of the consumer in our society and develops practical decision making skills. Topics covered are budgeting, banking, advertising, credit, investing, insurance, and taxes. Students learn how to prepare tax returns and compete in a stock market project.

APPLIED BUSINESS ECONOMICS #16414 .5 Credit
An introduction to micro and macro theories and the American economic system. In this course, sponsored by Junior Achievement of Chicago, students initiate and operate an actual business, aided by a consultant and computer simulations. Emphasizes current economic issues.

ACCOUNTING #16334 .5 Credit
This course introduces students to the accounting cycle for a small business organized as a proprietorship and a merchandising business organized as a partnership using standard accounting terminology and procedures.

INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING #16344 .5 Credit
Intermediate accounting is a continuation and extension of Accounting. Students develop a deeper knowledge of the accounting cycle for a merchandising business organized as a partnership. The accounting cycle for the corporation is also introduced. This course may be used as a basis for college accounting. Prerequisite: C in Accounting.

BUSINESS LAW #16424 .5 Credit
This course introduces students to the legal environment in which they live. Students examine the sources of law, its processes and procedures, and its role in our society. Business law serves as an introduction to legal relationships, contracts, and the employment rights of consumers and business firms while emphasizing the development of wholesome attitudes toward the law and legal counsel.