A+ COMPUTER MAINTENANCE                   03741L
Grades:  10-12
A+ Comp Maint
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

A+ Certification is an industry recognized credential that certifies the competency of PC service specialists.  The certification program is supported by over 50 major computer hardware and software manufacturers including HP, Cisco, IBM, Sun and Microsoft.  A+ Certification provides a wealth of benefits to any person seeking a job in the computer industry.  To obtain A+ Certification, the student must pass two exams, a core hardware exam and an operating systems technologies exam.  This course provides two semesters of training that focus on the core knowledge and hands on skills necessary to prepare the students for taking and passing an independently administered A+ Certification exam.

ACCOUNTING 1                                                 03711L
Grades: 10-12
Accounting 1
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to take this course so they may elect to take Accounting 2.  Students who plan to major in any field of business in college and who want to know more about managing their money should take this course.  Students will learn to plan, summarize, analyze, and interpret financial information.  They will also develop traits such as neatness, accuracy, perseverance, responsibility, logical thinking, and the ability to follow directions in solving problems.  The study of accounting will prepare students for employment, assist them in keeping personal records, and form a basis for future experiences in finance.  College credit is available through an articulation agreement with the St. Louis Community College District.

ACCOUNTING 2 (Honors Option)                  03712L
Grades: 11-12
Accounting 2
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:   Accounting 1

This second-year accounting course gives the student an opportunity to apply the basic principles learned in the first-year course to a variety of systems and methods commonly found in business.  Some of these are cost accounting, departmentalized accounting, automated accounting, corporate accounting, and managerial accounting.  Computers will be used in automated accounting and spreadsheet applications.  Accounting 2 provides the foundation of skills and knowledge with which to confidently and competently enter the world of work or pursue advanced study in college.  Students may register with Missouri Baptist University through this course and receive college credit.  An honors grade may be earned, and students may also participate in the Business Internship Program.

+AP COMPUTER SCIENCE                                       03932L
Grades:  11-12                                       (Honors Option)
+AP Comp Sci
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Intro to Computer Science

The major emphasis of this course is on programming methodology, algorithms, data structures, and object oriented programming.  Computer applications are used to develop student awareness of the need for these topics, as well as to provide topics for individual programming assignments.  The student will be prepared to take the Advanced Placement examination in Computer Science.

BUSINESS INTERNSHIP 1                                        03771L
Grade:  12
Bus Intr 1
15 Work hours per week – 1/2 CTE credit per semester
20+ Work hours per week – 1 CTE credit per semester
Prerequisite:  Enrollment in Information Technology 1 or 2 and/or Accounting 1 or 2 and Consent of Coordinator.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.

This program of instruction in business and office occupations combines classroom instruction with on-the-job experience.  Students attend school each day and work an average of 15 hours (1 credit) or  20-plus hours  (2 credits)
per week.  In addition to receiving school credit, students are paid an hourly wage by their employer.

BUSINESS INTERNSHIP 2                                        03772L
Grade:  12
Bus Intr 2
15 Work hours per week – 1/2 CTE credit per semester
20+ Work hours per week – 1 CTE credit per semester
Prerequisite:  Enrollment in Information Technology 1or 2 and/or Accounting 1or 2 and Consent of Coordinator.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.

This program of instruction in business and office occupations combines classroom instruction with on-the-job experience.  Students attend school each day and work an average of 15 hours (1 credit) or 20-plus hours (2 credits) per week.  In addition to receiving school credit, students are paid an hourly wage by their employer.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT                                       037550
Grades:  11-12
Bus Mgt
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

This course provides an overall perspective of the organizational structure of a business and laws that apply.  Topics include human resources management, business ethics, employee relationships, management techniques, forms of business ownership, and the legal aspects of each.  This is an excellent college preparatory course for the business-oriented student.

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY 1 & 2    03763L
Grades: 11-12
Cisco Net 1/2
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

The Cisco Networking Academy Program prepares students for entry level networking technician jobs.  It consists of a series of four courses developed by Cisco Systems, Inc., the world’s largest supplier of networking equipment.  The Cisco Networking Academy Program teaches students to design, build, and maintain computer networks.  The Academy curriculum covers a broad range of topics from basic networking skills such as pulling cable, to more complex concepts such as applying advanced troubleshooting tools.  Semesters 1 through 4 of the Academy program provide students with a basic foundation in networking.  Students who successfully complete this portion of the program are eligible to earn Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) certification.  This program is taught in conjunction with Forest Park Community College.

In semester one, students will learn networking fundamentals including the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing and subnet masks, and basic network design are introduced through a combination of lecture, interactive web-based lessons, and hands on projects.  The second semester will teach CISCO Networking Academy 2 which is a continuation of Academy 1 with emphasis on routers including router components, router configuration, and routing protocols.  Topics are introduced through a combination of lecture, interactive Web based lessons, and hands on projects.  College credit is available through an articulation agreement with St. Louis Community College.

CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY 3 & 4
Grade:  12                                                                        03764L
Cisco Net 3/4
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Cisco Networking Academy 1 & 2

This course teaches semesters three and four of the program.  After this course, students will be able to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA™) certification test.  The first semester of this course (semester 3) is a continuation of network topics introduced in semesters 1 & 2 with special emphasis on router configuration.  The second semester (semester 4) is also a continuation with special emphasis on wide area network design and router configuration.  Students completing a CCNA™ certification may continue at STLCC at Forest Park to work towards a CCNP™ certification if they wish.  College credit is available through an articulation agreement with the St. Louis Community College District.

DESKTOP PUBLISHING                                  037280
Grades:  9-12
Desktop Publ
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite: It is recommended that students complete a keyboarding course, Integrated Computer Literacy (ICL) or teacher recommendation.

Students will create a variety of documents using industry standard desktop publishing software, graphics, and effective design conventions.  This course will assist students in producing documents that communicate effectively through good design and application of desktop publishing.  Students will design advertising materials for printing and publishing such as flyers, calendars, brochures, newsletters, and multi-page booklets using Microsoft Publisher  and  Adobe  Photoshop   Elements.  Students  will also learn about project production and the use of multiple colors.  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1                          03760L
Grades:  11-12
Info Tech 1
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Integrated Computer Literacy/Keyboard Applications, Microsoft Office Professional, or Desktop Publishing

This course is designed to prepare students for college and/or entry into a business career.  Students will apply, reinforce and develop computer skills in video and photo editing, graphic design, database, spreadsheet, word processing, voice recognition, personal and career development and human relations.  Students will also have an opportunity to develop leadership qualities through participation in FBLA activities including district, state and national competitions.  Junior and seniors enrolled in this course may participate in the Business Internship Program.  College credit is available through an articulation agreement with the St. Louis Community College District.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2                 03762L
Grade:  12
Info Tech 2
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Information Technology 1 or Consent of Instructor

This senior course is a continuation and refinement of the skills learned in Information Technology 1.  More complex computer skills will be learned and applied in decision-making and problem-solving situations.  Business simulations will be used to create a realistic approach for applying these skills.  Additional units of instruction will include voice recognition, oral, written, and electronic communications, personal and career development, human relations, and finance.  Students enrolled in this course may participate in the Business Internship Program.  College credit is available through an articulation agreement with the St. Louis Community College District.

INTEGRATED COMPUTER                                     037010
LITERACY/KEYBOARDING APPLICATIONS
Grades:  9-12
Int Comp Lit
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed to help students develop and apply computer skills in a variety of subject areas in school, business, and other professional environments.  The students
will learn proper keyboarding techniques and formatting skills.  The demand will continue to grow for students prepared with proofreading, editing and composition skills.  Students who key less than 30 words per minute should enroll in this course.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS                   037350
Grades:  9-10
Intro to Bus
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

Introduction to Business is a practical presentation of basic business principles.  Students investigate how government, politics, and consumers interact with the business world.  The units presented are economics, banking, credit, insurance, and taxes.  Through the use of various activities such as discussions, simulations, and guest speakers, students are made aware of the integral role they play in today's society.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE
Grades:  10-12                                                                 037310       
Int Comp Sci
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed to provide students with a solid introduction to programming language.  The course will provide students with a base of fundamentals in software development.  Emphasis is placed on the development of problem solving algorithms and logic.  Students learn to develop real life applications that involve the prerequisite to the AP Computer Science course.

MARKETING 1                                                    04775L
Grades:  11-12
Marketing 1
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

Marketing 1 introduces the student to the field of marketing.  Students will know the principles of marketing which include product, price, place and promotion.  Students will be able to apply the principles of marketing to develop marketing strategies and plans in a global marketplace.  This course will offer a competitive edge to those students pursuing  a  marketing  career  and/or a  business  major in

college.  Course work includes individual and group projects, guest speakers, field trips, leadership activities, business, and community involvement.

MARKETING 2                                                    04776L
Grade:  12
Marketing 2
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Marketing 1 or Consent of Coordinator

This course is designed to provide an in-depth study in the principles of marketing.  Students will be able to develop a marketing plan and explain how external factors influence marketing decisions.  Students will have an opportunity to participate in class projects that are designed to encourage decision-making skills, creativity and personal leadership development.  

MARKETING INTERNSHIP 1                                   04780L
Grade:  12
Mkt Intr 1
15 Work hours per week – 1/2 CTE credit per semester
20+ Work hours per week – 1 CTE credit per semester
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Marketing 2 and Consent of Coordinator.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.

This senior course provides students with an opportunity to apply marketing concepts and skills in an industry-based setting.  It is necessary for the student to be enrolled in Marketing and work an average of fifteen hours per week.  This course gives students a competitive edge as they acquire practical knowledge and skills useful in college and their chosen career field.  Supervised employment in a related work environment will help protect the students’ academic progress as they receive work experience.

MARKETING INTERNSHIP 2                                 04782L
Grade:  12
15 Work hours per week – 1/2 CTE credit per semester
20+ Work hours per week – 1 CTE credit per semester
Mkt Intr 2
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Marketing 2 and Consent of Coordinator.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 required.

This senior course provides students with an opportunity to apply marketing concepts and skills in an industry-based setting.  It is necessary for the student to be enrolled in Marketing and work an average of fifteen hours per week.  This course gives students a competitive edge as they practical  knowledge and  skills  useful  in  college  and their

chosen career field.  Supervised employment in a related work environment will help protect the students’ academic progress as they receive work experience.

MICROSOFT OFFICE                                                 037270
Grades:  9-12
MS Office
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  It is recommended that students complete a keyboarding course, Integrated Computer Literacy (ICL) or teacher recommendation.

Microsoft Office is a group of powerful software applications designed to work together.  Students learn advanced instruction on Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheet), PowerPoint (graphic presentation) and are introduced to Access (data management).  Using designs shared by the applications, students can quickly organize professional-looking documents and presentations.  College credit is available for juniors and seniors through Missouri Baptist University.

MULTIMEDIA                                                                037590
Grades: 9-12
Multimedia
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  It is recommended that students complete a keyboarding course, Integrated Computer Literacy (ICL) or teacher recommendation.

This course provides the skills needed to create broadcast-quality video content.  Students will learn audio and video digital editing techniques using Adobe Premiere.  The students will learn a comprehensive set of tools to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia and the web.  As a final project, the student will create a multimedia project for an organization within the school.  Students will use their writing, design, photography and audio/video skills to develop a concept, produce separate elements and finally, assemble and complete their project.

NETWORK INTERNSHIP                                          03765L
Grade:  12
Network Intr
1 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Cisco Networking Academy 1 & 2 w/concurrent enrollment in Cisco Academy 3 & 4

This course provides students with practical experience in computer network environments.  Assignments will be at selected local computer network installations.  Evaluation of
student performance will be a cooperative effort between the internship sponsor and the teacher.

WEB DESIGN 1                                                   037570         
Grades:  9-12
Web Design 1
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  None

Web Design 1 provides the student with a solid knowledge base to design, build, manage and deploy dynamic content for the web.  This course focuses on the overall production process with particular emphasis on design elements involving layout, navigation and interactivity.  The students will create effective web pages combining text, images and animation.  Students will also learn how to use Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady.  Prior computer experience is suggested.

WEB DESIGN 2                                                   037580
Grades:  9-12
Web Design 2
1/2 CTE Credit
Prerequisite:  Web Design 1

A continuation of Web Design 1, Web Design 2 focuses on creating vibrant web graphics and quicktime movies.  Website implementation and hosting issues will also be discussed.  Hands-on web design exercises will be taught using Adobe Illustrator, Premiere and Macromedia Flash.  This course prepares students for higher education and career opportunities.  College credit is available through an articulation agreement with the St. Louis Community College District.