Business

Business Curriculum

7th Grade—Computer Applications (1 year) (033422)
This middle-level course is designed to emphasize digital citizenship, basic computer operations, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, presentation applications, and technology communication tools. Students will master keyboarding skills; compose, create, edit, and format word processing documents; organize and manipulate data in a spreadsheet; and prepare a formal presentation.

8th Grade - Career Exploration
8th Grade Career Exploration is a year-long class where students engage in activities and discussions aimed at helping them understand various aspects of career development and the world of work. We cover topics such as self-assessment, career options, workplace skills, and future planning. Students explore their interests, strengths, and values to gain insight into potential career paths. They learn about different industries and professions, develop essential skills like communication and problem-solving, and gain exposure to workplace expectations and etiquette. Additionally, students are encouraged to set career goals and explore how their education and personal interests can shape their future careers. This class aims to provide a foundation for informed career decision-making and helps students better understand the opportunities and challenges they may encounter as they move forward in their educational and professional journeys.

9th Grade— Computer Science and Technology (required)
Students will explore emerging technologies as it applies to their success for high school, college, and career. The focus will be on the importance of digital citizenship, professional communication practices, advanced document processing, professional presentations, and intermediate spreadsheet and database applications used personally and professionally. This course will focus on skill development in advanced spreadsheet, database, integration or applications utilizing advanced features, and exploring web technologies.

11th Grade - Personal Finance (033000)-required for graduation
In Personal Finance, a class for high school juniors, the curriculum covers a wide range of essential financial topics. Students learn to create and maintain budgets, establish emergency funds, manage and reduce debt using methods like the debt snowball, save and invest wisely, understand various types of insurance, plan for retirement, and make informed decisions about credit. They also explore the impact of money on personal relationships and set financial goals. The goal of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to make responsible financial decisions, avoid debt, and work towards a secure and prosperous financial future, emphasizing the importance of living debt-free and building long-term wealth. These classes have also been participating in the Stock Market Game with other students throughout the state of Nebraska.  This is teaching students about the stock market and how to manage a financial portfolio.

11th & 12th Introduction to Digital Design(270611)-BITA I & II and Art I required
This course will introduce students to the technical tools and processes used in digital design. Students will be introduced to the design process model which includes typography, color, and imagery. In addition, design software will be utilized to create graphics, animation, web pages, and video. Students will demonstrate proper use of fair use guidelines. Career opportunities in digital design will be explored.

11th & 12th Grade—Accounting (1 year) (030300)-Algebra I required
This two-semester course covers sole & proprietorship accounting principles involved in the preparation and maintenance of financial records concerned with business management & operations. It is a comprehensive introduction to basic financial accounting including recording, summarizing & reporting, principles of income measurement & asset valuation, accounting systems & controls. Students are exposed to careers in the accounting field and an introduction to partnerships and corporations may be included.

12th Grade—Independent Advanced Accounting (030301)—Accounting required
This is a two-semester course includes partnership & corporate accounting, adjustment in inventory control systems, budgetary control systems and further enhancement of accounting skills.

**Graduation Requirements

  1. 9th Grade Business Information Technology Applications I and II

  2. 11th Grade Personal Finance