Course Offerings ACCOUNTING I PREREQUISITE: Digi-Tools (10,11,12) In this course students will be introduced to basic accounting terminology, concepts, principles, and procedures. Students will learn to keep financial records for a business. Units of study will cover the accounting cycle, journalizing and posting techniques, and financial statements. This class is offered as a Tech Prep class for college.(CROSS CREDIT: Math)  ACCOUNTING II PREREQUISITE: Accounting I (10,11, 12) This course is a continuation of Accounting I. Students will analyze, classify, measure, record and interpret financial information. Students apply learned skills to complete actual financial statements and reports for various types of business organizations. Students also have an opportunity to compare manual and automated accounting procedures. This class is offered as a Tech Prep class for college. (CROSS CREDIT: Math) BUSINESS LAW PEEREQUISITE. Digi-tools (10,11,12) Business Law will introduce you to the world of law. Topics include criminal vs. civil law, crimes and torts, trial procedures and contract law. Students will also be given the opportunity to participate in mock trails. After completing this course, the student will have a better understanding of the legal system, the dynamic nature of law, and its relationship with the business world. This course will assist the student with personal and business decision making and help them effectively perform responsibilities as a citizen. CAREER CHOICES PEEREQUISITE. Digi-tools (11,12) Career Choices will introduce the student to the world of work. Topics include career planning, the job search, specific skills need for a career, health and safety requirements per career, legal issues about work, workplace policies and procedures, employee evaluation process, time management, and establishing short and long-term goals as they relate to chose career. This course is a year long class and should be taken simultaneously with Work-Based Learning. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PREREQUISITE: Keyboarding (9, 10, 11, 12) This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic business applications using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Students will also learn basic internet navigation techniques. Applications include word processing, database, spreadsheets, graphics, and desktop publishing. Students may earn MOUS certification in this course. DIGI-TOOLS PREREQUISITE. None (9,10,11,12) This is a one-semester course which helps students learn the keyboarding system using the touch method. This course will also introduce students to basic formatting, voice recognition, career awareness, PowerPoint, 10-key pad, spreadsheets and desktop publishing. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PREREQUISITE: None (9,10,11,12) With the business world becoming internationally focused, students need to understand business with a global perspective. The content and activities in International Business provide a foundation for continued learning about the global business environment. Issues to be covered include factors that affect international business and the impact of current world events. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a working knowledge of the element and characteristcs of business in our global economy. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PREREQUISITE: None (9,10,11,12) Introduction to Business will introduce you to the world of business and help prepare you for the economic roles of a consumer, worker and citizen. This course will also serve as a background for other business courses you may take in high school and in college, assist you with consumer decision making, prepare you for future employment, and help you effectively perform your responsibilities as a citizen. PERSONAL FINANCE PREPREQUISITE:  None (9, 10, 11, 12) The focus of this class is to develop the skills needed to make informed decisions regarding your money and your future.  Students will develop strategies on how to manage their resources, explore skills for the wise use of credit, explore their borrowing powers, etc. Some of the major areas of discussions include banking institutions, payroll, checking accounts, credit cards, income tax forms, loans and interests, insurance, making major purchases, etc.  (CROSS CREDIT:  Math) REAL ENTERPRISES PREREQUISITE: Digi-Tools (Recommended: Accounting I orPersonal Finance) (10,11,12) REAL Enterprises I is a two-semester course designed to offer students the opportunity to empower themselves through the process of experiential education (hands-on learning). During the first semester of the course, students will identify their talents and interests, conduct an in-depth analysis of their community, and identify business opportunities or ‚Äúniches‚Äù that exist therein. This course is designed to help students develop skills, expand their knowledge, and create tangible products, hopefully including new enterprises. The major goal of the class is the development (and potential execution) of a business plan for an enterprise of the student‚Äôs choosing. The second semester of REAL Enterprises I is devoted to completion of this comprehensive business plan. This is a year long class and students must make a commitment to stay in it for the entire year. WORK-BASED LEARNING PREREQUISITE: Digi-Tools and Career Choices (11, 12) Work-Based Learning is an exciting way to strengthen your education by making connection between your education at Blaine High School and your future. These learning experiences encourage learning beyond the classroom by connecting you with local employers. These connections will help you get a clearer picture of the skills required for a career field you might be considering. The different experiences can include Internships and Work-Study. You must be either enrolled in Career Choice or have taken it the previous semester.