#832203 Accounting I
Description and Major Units of Study
Accounting I is a one semester course designed for students who desire an understanding of financial transactions that occur in all businesses and how they are processed with the application of double-entry accounting. You will learn the steps of the accounting cycle, learn the purpose of financial statements in determining profit or loss, and understand opening, maintaining, and reconciling a checking account. You will be using accounting software programs as well as learning how to do it manually.
Text and Materials
Glencoe Accounting, Real-World Applications and Connections, workbooks, demonstration problems and mini practice sets. Also using Peachtree Accounting and Quickbooks Pro Softwares.
Prerequisite: Algebra I and a Lexile Reading Score of at least 1225.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
#832204 Accounting II
Description and Major Units of Study
This course includes a complete review of accounting concepts and principles covered in Accounting I. You will learn payroll systems and taxes, accounting for merchandising businesses, special journals and
ledgers, and learn how to adjust and close the books for a business. Accounting software packages are used extensively to learn, reinforce, and apply the concepts covered in this second phase of accounting
Text and Materials
Glencoe Accounting, Real-World Applications and Connections, workbooks, demonstration problems and mini practice sets. Also using Peachtree Accounting and Quickbooks Pro Softwares.
Prerequisites: Accounting I and a Lexile Reading Score of at least 1225.
Grade Level: 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credit: ½ credit
#832208 Business Basics/WSJ
Description and Major Units of Study:
Students interested in a career or education in business, this course is a great place to start. This is a highly interactive course on the basics of personal investing. Students explore the workings of major financial markets, create strategies, and monitor personal investments. Students participate in online trading of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds via the Maine Stock Market Game. The course will enhance and reinforce students skill sets in the areas of: finance, language arts, math, and social studies.
Text and Materials: All students will need a three ring binder. Students will use The Wall Street Journal and The Classroom Edition of the Wall Street Journal.
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
832206 Business Law
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course is designed to appeal to those students who are interested in law from a business and personal perspective and to those who might want to pursue law as a career. Students will be introduced to law as it affects their daily lives. This subject also includes practical and timely information pertaining to consumer law, computer law, family law, criminal law, constitutional law, and other areas of law. Subject areas related to consumer law and computer law will be especially beneficial for everyone.
Text and Materials: Understanding Business and Personal Law , Brown and Sukys, Glencoe
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
832242 Computer Accounting with Quickbooks 2006
Description and Major Units of Study
This course is designed for students who enjoy working with computers and desire to learn Quickbooks Pro 2006, the state-of-the-art accounting software used in many small to medium size companies in the area. The students will learn to use Quickbooks Pro with an abundance of exercises and projects to manage a service and merchandising business. They will learn how to set up a new company’s chart of accounts, customers, vendors, and item lists. They will make deposits, write checks, reconcile a bank statement, create invoices, record sales, record customer payments, record vendor transactions, create purchase orders, pay bills and print reports.
Text and Materials:
Computer Accounting with Quickbooks Pro 2006, Quickbooks Pro 2006 Software
Prerequisite: Lexile Reading Score of at least 1225
Grade: 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credit: ½
#832210 Computer Animation I
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course introduces students to the world of 2-D animation using Flash and other third party software such as Photoshop CS, Vegas Video, Audition for sound editing, and After Effects. Students will write scripts with storyboards and then animate the story. Projects will include sound effects and voice over when needed. Students will also be responsible for terms used. Different styles of 2-D animation will be studied. When needed students will have access to video camcorders, digital cameras, and a scanner. Creative and artistic abilities are required.
Text and Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: Basic art skills are a must. Creative and motivated learner. Must be able to work independently.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit CP
#832211 Computer Animation II
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course introduces students to the world of 2-D (intermediate level), 3-D, and actionscript animation. Projects will include character design, games (beginner level) or abstract designs. Software such as Poser, Photoshop, Flash, After Effects, Vegas Video and much more will be used. Students will write scripts with storyboards and then animate the story. Projects will include sound effects and voice over when needed. Students will also be responsible for terms used. Creative and artistic abilities are highly recommended.
Text and Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisite: Basic art skills are a must. Creative and motivated learner. Must be able to work independently. Students who have completed Computer Animation I will have first choice.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Credits: (CP) ½ credit
Weeks: 18
#832214 Computer Applications
Description and Major Units of Study: This course will provide the necessary basic keyboarding and formatting skills that students need for personal use, office use, and for business industry careers requiring the use of keyboards for entering, manipulating, and outputting information. The fundamentals of keyboarding are the same regardless of ultimate use or equipment.
Text and Materials: MicroType Multimedia. Digital Communication Tools, Gust Glencoe
Expectations: Students are expected to be on time and prepared for class.
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
#830369.1 Computer Programming
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course is designed for students considering college study in programming. This is a hands-on computer lab course in which students will solve problems by designing, creating, testing, implementing, and analyzing computer programs using a high-level programming language such as Visual Basic, Java or similar commonly-used language. Object oriented programming concepts will be taught. This course is appropriate for students whith no previous programming experience or students who have experience in other programming languages.
Text and Materials:
A text appropriate to the programming language will be used.
Prerequisite: Minimum recommended: completion of Algebra II
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 36 - Credits: 1 Math elective credit
#TBD Creating Graphics for the Web
Description and Major Units of Study:
Learn how to produce creative, powerful, and interactive web graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and other graphic software. You will learn the fundamentals of great web graphic design. Adobe Dreamweaver will be used when needed.
Text and Materials:
All materials will be provided.
Prerequisite: Students who take this course must be creative and motivated to learn.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 - Credits: 1/2 CP
#832215 Design Technology
Description and Major Units of Study
Design Technology introduces the basics of digital image design through the use of state-of-the-art software and instruction in 2-D design from a fine arts perspective. Students will gain essential knowledge of industry standard imaging tools including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and others in order to produce quality digital art works and graphic design.
Text and Materials: Supplies are provided.
Prerequisite: Courses highly recommended are Drawing & Painting, Art 1 or other intro art course
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit FA
#832243 Desktop Publishing
Description and Major Units of Study: This is a one semester course that combines the versatility of page design software such as Adobe Illustrator with word processing and other computer applications. It enables students to produce materials of photo-typed quality.
This course includes page composition, layout, design, editing functions, and a variety of printing functions. Students will use their creative abilities to combine text and graphics to produce a variety of graphic designs. Students will produce different types of documents, greeting cards, magazine advertisements, magazine covers, CD covers, labels and inserts, flyers, brochures, newsletters, business reports, letterhead, newspaper layout, sales advertisements, office publications as well as many other projects.
Prerequisite: Computer Applications or Familiarity with WINDOWS
Grade (s): 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
#TBD Designing for Print and Power Point
Description and Major Units of Study:
Designing for Print:
Would you like to learn how to combine text and graphics to create documents such as CD covers, logos, banners, magazine covers, labels, inserts, flyers, brochures, advertisements and many other types of projects similar to these? Then this is the class for you. In this class, you will be exposed to professional publishing software like Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign; you will be provided with project-based instruction that will give you the skills needed for planning and creating effective and interesting publications for business and personal use.
Power Point:
Want to impress your teachers and future employers? Come learn how to use Power Point efffectively, and get certified while doing so. You will master the skills required to create proper presentations, add pictures, animations and sound. Learn how to record your voice as narration to your Power Point, and let your Power Point present itself. You will be introduced to Photoshop to create your own graphics to "jazz" up your presentations. Certification will give you the edge over other job seekers.
Text and Materials:
Microsoft Office XP Certification Circle.
Prerequisite: Basic computer knowledge
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 -
Credits: ½ credit
#832226 Digital Communications Tools
Description and Major Units of Study:
Digital Communications tools is a one-semester applications course that reflects new technologies. Students will be introduced to cutting-edge applications requiring competencies for digital communications. With targeted projects and portfolio-based instruction students will learn to apply their new skills to basic and advanced input technologies.
Text and Materials: Digital Communication Tools, Glencoe
Prerequisites: Computer Experience
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 –
Credits: (CP) ½ credit
#832205 Financial Management
Description and Major Units of Study:
The Business and Personal Financial Management course will allow students to explore important areas that will enhance their present and future financial security. This course will cover four key areas: income; money management; spending and credit; saving and investing. The students will discover new ways to maximize their earnings potential, understand the use of banking services, develop strategies for managing their resources, explore skills for the wise use of credit, and gain insight into the different ways of investing their money.
Text and Materials: NEFE High School Financial Planning Program. Business and Personal Financial
Management, Glencoe.
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
#TBD Introduction to Business/Communication
Description and Major Units of Study
The purpose of this course is to build on computer skills learned in the Intro to Technology course. This course will also introduce students to common vocabulary and communication skills used in daily business situations. The goal is to increase technology and communication skills used in the workplace.
Prerequisites: Intro to Technology
Grade Level: ELL referral required
Weeks: 18 -
Credits: ½ credit
#832251 Introduction to Macroeconomics
Description and Major Units of Study
This course will present a basic understanding of Macroeconomics with an emphasis on the analytical techniques commonly used in Economics. This is a real-life oriented course that will help students understand and apply the economic perspective and to reason objectively about economics matters. In completing this course, students should have a basic idea of how a national economy operates and is affected by the world economy. The determinants of Gross Domestic Product, unemployment, inflation, productivity, and international trade will be studied.
Text and Materials: All students will need a three ring binder. Macroeconomics, McConnell/Brue Glencoe.
Prerequisites: Business Basics/WSJ or instructor permission
Grade Level: 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
#832721 Introduction to Technology
Description and Major Units of Study:
Intro to Technology is a one semester course offered to English Language Learners. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to computer hardware and software applications and their uses. Students will also learn commonly used technology vocabulary..
Prerequisites: None (except a willingness to learn)
Grade Level: ELL referral required
Weeks: 18 -
Credits: ½ credit
#832209 Introduction to Web Page Programming
Description and Major Units of Study:
Did you ever wonder how web pages are made? Would you like to know how to make your own personal web page? In Introduction to Web Page Programming, you will be introduced to HTML. You will learn about tags and their functions, create web pages that have backgrounds, marquees, tables, and frames. Learn how to make links within a page, to a web site, or to another folder, and then learn how to publish a website. You will apply your knowledge and skill by creating basic web pages for personal and school use.
Text and Materials: HTML 2nd Edition Illustrated Series, MSDOS/WINDOWS based computer, Internet Explorer, Notepad or equivalent text editor, pencils or pens.
Prerequisites: Computer Applications
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit (CP)
#TBD JavaScript
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course introduces you to one of the popular web computer languages, JavaScript. You will learn how to program JavaScript scripts to produce interactivity with your web sites. Intro to Web is a must.
Text and Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: Intro to Web is a must for this course. Students who take this course must be motivated to learn.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 - Credits: ½ credit
#TBD LHS Technology
Description and Major Units of Study:
The purpose of this course is to acquaint LHS freshmen to the technology within the building. Students will be introduced to the Acceptable Use Policy, FirstClass email, and file management. Students will also spend time building proficiency in MS Office applications. The overall goal is to lay a strong foundation for students' use of technology during their high school career at LHS.
Prerequisites: None
Grade Level: 9
Weeks: 9 - Credits: 1/4 credit
#832218 Microsoft Office--Excel
Description and Major Units of Study:
Want to impress your teachers or future employers? Then this is the course for you. In Excel, you will master the skills required to create spreadsheets, formulas and functions, create charts, automate spreadsheets, and learn how to use Excel to your advantage with data consolidation and time saving techniques. So, come learn how to use Excel and get certified at the same time. Certification will get you to the front of the employment line and provide you with greater opportunity of getting that job.
Text and Materials: Microsoft Office XP Certification Circle
Prerequisites: Basic computer knowledge
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 -
Credits: ½
#TBD Web Development Using Cascading Style Sheets
Description and Major Units of Study:
This course introduces students to the world of developing web sites with style, color and typography using Cascading Style Sheets. Learn how to create compelling designs and visual presentations using CSS along with your knowledge of HTML and XHTML. You will learn how to write CSS code manually as well as write CSS code using Adobe Dreamweaver. Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator will be used when needed.
Text and Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: Intro to Web. If you have not already taken Intro to Web, you must get permission from the instructor. Students who take this course must be creative and motivated to learn.
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 - Credits: 1/2 credit CP
#TBD Web Development Using Flash
Description and Major Units of Study:
Learn how to produce creative, powerful, and interactive web sites using Adobe Flash. You will learn the fundamentals of Flash animation along with the knowledge needed to build interactive web applications. You will also be introduced to Flash's ActionScript computer language. you will learn how to prepare Flash video for the web. Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator will be used when needed.
Text and Materials: All materials will be provided.
Prerequisites: Students who take this course must be creative and motivated to learn.
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18 - Credits: 1/2 credit CP
#832224 Word Processing
Description and Major Units of Study:
You will be using Microsoft Word to learn the basics of creating, manipulating, formatting, and designing documents for personal, school, and business applications. Students will become proficient at computer usage, software applications, and document processing. Students will also be introduced to Desktop Publishing. Once you have completed Word, you will test your knowledge through Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) testing. Employers are looking for these certifications. Microsoft will test your skills and certify you if you pass their test.
Text and Materials: Microsoft Office XP MOUS Certification Circle, MSDOS/WINDOWS based computer, Microsoft Office Applications, DDC Testing- Certification Simulation, Official Microsoft Office User Certification Exam Certiport, Internet access.
Prerequisites: Computer Applications or Familiarity with WINDOWS
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Weeks: 18
Credits: ½ credit
♦ Students may also fulfill fine arts, and/or computer literacy requirement by taking the following courses or programs:
Computer Credit Courses
Computer Applications/Business
Basics
Introduction to Web Page Programming
Computer Animation
Microsoft Office XP—Excel and PowerPoint
Desktop Publishing
Word Processing
Design Technology
Fine Arts Credit Course
Design Technology