Note: some class information may change. Please speak with a counselor or business teacher before signing up for a class. Accounting Advanced Accounting Business Computer Programming (BCP) Business Law Business Management Computer Applications Cooperative Office Education (COE) Desktop/Multimedia Presentations Information Systems Keyboarding Keyboarding Applications Notehand/Study Skills Office Administration Principles of Business Word Processing Management Information Systems* Network Administration* IB Business and Organization* * - Academy Site Course a magnet class where students from different schools come together at one spot because the class cannot be supported in individual schools Accounting Grades: 10 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None Excellent course for students to explore a possible career field or college major; learn practical life-long skills. Students need a strong basic math background. Financial Statements Principles for college class Learn basic accounting procedures [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Advanced Accounting Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Accounting For the student who wants to pursue a college major in Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, or Management. Also ideal for immediate job entry and/or starting your own business one day. Completion of this course may articulate three credits to NVCC (Northern Virginia Community College) Inventory control/cost accounting Partnership/corporate methods Computers used throughout course [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Business Computer Programming (BCP) Grades: 10 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Keyboarding skills and Windows knowledge Learn to write programs using MS Visual Basic and create web pages using HTML and JavaScript. Earn up to six credits with NVCC (Northern Virginia Community College) by meeting specific competencies through business courses: Information Systems and Business Computer Programming or Desktop/Multimedia Presentations. Learn to use Windows 95 and to program using MS Visual Basic Learn to create a web page using HTML and JavaScript [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Business Law Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Excellent for the college-bound business major. Learn the functions of the court system while exploring the field of law. Become aware of your rights/responsibilities as a citizen. Explore civil and corporate law Contracts and ethics Case studies [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Business Management Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Excellent for the college-bound business major. Current business trends, forms of ownership, employee relations, entrepreneurship and management skills, and socio-economic factors of business are explored. Business Plan preparation In-depth look into businesses [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Computer Applications Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Middle School Keyboarding Introductory computer course using integrated software. Units include: word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, operating system, and Internet. Integrated applications Computer terminology learned [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Cooperative Office Education (COE) Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 or 2 Prerequisite: None Receive realistic work experience in an office environment while earning a salary and school credit toward graduation. Students must also be enrolled in one of the following classes: Advanced Accounting, Business Computer Programming (BCP), Desktop/Multimedia, Information Systems, Office Administration or Word Processing. Application is required - ASK YOUR guidance counselor. Earn up to $8/HR ($$$ for college) Gain on-the-job experience [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Desktop/Multimedia Presentations Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Information Systems or Approval of Instructor Expand your knowledge of Windows 95, become adept at using Adobe PageMaker, MS PowerPoint, and FrontPage web development. A major emphasis is placed on business presentations, desktop publishing, multimedia, and web page development. Earn up to six credits with NVCC (Northern Virginia Community College) by meeting specific competencies through business courses: Information Systems and Business Computer Programming or Desktop/Multimedia Presentations. Desktop Publishing projects Internet used as multimedia search tool On-screen business presentations Digitized sound/video to create multimedia presentations Create your own CDs. [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Information Systems Grades: 10 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Keyboarding Learn advanced computer concepts using Microsoft Office Professional. Units will include operating system, presentation tools, spreadsheets and charting, databases, desktop publishing, integration, and web publishing. Earn up to six credits with NVCC (Northern Virginia Community College) by meeting specific competencies through business courses: Information Systems and Business Computer Programming or Desktop/Multimedia Presentations. Use internet as a research tool for problem solving Desktop publishing using Word Web page publishing using the Office Professional Outlook [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Keyboarding Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Develop keyboarding skills. Learn computer concepts and terminology. Improve proofreading skills. Learn the touch method of keyboarding Goal: 25 words per minute (wpm) Technique is emphasized Compose, organize, and edit documents [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Keyboarding Applications Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Middle School Keyboarding Further develop speed and accuracy. Designed for students who wish to have one year of keyboarding or who took Key and Tech Tools in middle school. Emphasis on business letters, complex tables, and composing at the keyboard. Develop employable skills Goal: 35 - 40 words per minute (wpm) [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Notehand/Study Skills Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1/2 Prerequisite: None Learn organization, note-taking strategies, test-taking skills, listening skills, and study skill techniques. [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Office Administration Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Middle School Keyboarding Acquire skills in office routines. Word processing software Telephone techniques, filing, payroll, dictation Develop job-seeking skills Improve typing proficiency and communication skills [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Principles of Business Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1/2 or 1 Prerequisite: None Overview of business practices. Become familiar with the American business system and learn to manage your personal and business affairs. Check writing/band reconciliations Consumer decisions, credit, insurance, savings Career Exploration [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Word Processing Grades: 9 - 12 Credit: 1/2 or 1 Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Middle School Keyboarding Receive in-depth, hands-on instruction utilizing popular word processing software. Sharpen communication skills, become proficient in proofreading and formatting. Earn 6 credits at NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) (if this course is taken after Keyboarding or Keyboarding Applications) by passing specified competencies. Learn word processing Apply skills to a word processing simulation [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Management Information Systems * Academy Site Course * Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 2 Location: Edison or Marshall - transportation provided Prerequisite: Information Systems or Approval of Instructor Complete, hands-on training for students seeking certifications as MS Certified Professional or MS Office User Specialist. Implement and manage Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation environments. Internship experiences are available. Help Desk Support applications Eligible to take certification exams in Windows NT workstations and Microsoft Office Professional. [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] Network Administration * Academy Site Course * Grade: 12 Credit: 2 Location: Edison or Marshall - transportation provided Prerequisite: Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or Approval of instructor Comprehensive, hands-on instruction on Windows NT Server and Novell IntraNetware. Topics include network design, installation, configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Professional certification and internships available. Certified Netware Administrator (CNA) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ] IB Business and Organization * Academy Site Course * Grades: 11 - 12 Credit: 1 Location: Marshall - transportation provided Prerequisite: None Registration in the International Baccalaureate program is not required to take this course. Introduction to businesses and other organizations. Fundamental principles and skills are studied in local, national, and international context. Weighted grade .5 Elective credit in IB program [ top of page ] [ back to Join FBLA ]