Matt Sugrue- Ast. Principal of Innovation x8100 matthewsugrue@u-46.org

Lorelei Keltner x4804 LoreleiKeltner@u-46.org

Alan Nakamoto x8103 AlanNakamoto@u-46.org

Carmen Arocho Rivera carmenarochorivera@u-46.org

Andrew Zielinski andrewzielinski@u-46.org

Intro to Global Business Grades 9-12

Students will: 

• be introduced to business concepts and their relationship to a global economy.
• learn business and economic skills.
• preview careers and new technologies used in business.
• use technology to research and examine the job market, employment opportunities, and career qualifications.
• study business types, finance, marketing, management entrepreneurship, consumerism, and globalization.
   

Marketing Grades 10-12

Students will:

• be introduced to the customer orientated nature of business and marketing.
• analyze the impact of marketing activities on the individual, business, and society.
• analyze the elements of the marketing mix, sales and customer relations and how these relationships interact in the business process.
• examine the role of the ethics and social responsibility in decision making.
   

Accounting Grades 10-12

Through hands on integration and technology, students will:

• develop an understanding and working knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• develop skills necessary to prepare financial statements for an accounting cycle.
• record and analyze financial information through the completion of accounting projects and simulations.
   

College Accounting Grades 11-12

Through interpretation and analysis of financial data, students will:

• gain an understanding of efficient business management and decision making.
• conduct in-depth studies of departmental and corporate accounting.
   

Management & Entrepreneurship Grades 10-12

Students will:

• understand concepts and processes associated with entrepreneurial practices.
• analyze fundamental business concepts and strategies that affect business decision making.
• use financial concepts and tools needed in making business decisions to develop an entrepreneurial venture.
   

 Computer Courses

Computer Applications Grades 9-12

Students will:

• create quality Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents for personal, educational, and professional use.
• develop skills in touch keyboarding techniques.
• develop skills in proofing & editing.
• analyze and use online resources for research, collaborative projects, and productivity.
• integrate projects that offer opportunities to practice and develop skills used across the content areas.
   

Advanced Computer Applications Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Students will:

• master skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher.
• advanced skill development to support college readiness.
• be given the opportunity to earn professional certification by electing to test for Microsoft Office certifications.
• use online learning, hands-on labs, cutting-edge resources, and collaborating tools.
   

Multimedia and Design Presentation Grades 9-12

Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Students will:

• use presentation software to learn the basics of multimedia design and presentation.
• use software and hardware to create and integrate graphics, sound, and motion video for use with the social and digital media.
• learn about various image formats, input technologies, image formats, input technologies, image editing software, audio and video formats, software recording and
• playback, gaming and multimedia streaming.
• develop effective communication skills necessary for college and career success.
   

Web and Media Design Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Students will:

• work with industry-standard publishing and web design software.
• learn HTML and basic design layout elements.
• create and design web pages.
• create professional business publications such as flyers, print advertisements, invitations, magazine covers, newsletters, business cards, brochures and websites.
• use Flash and Dreamweaver software.
   

Advanced Web and Media Design Grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Web and Media Design

Students will:

• use skills acquired in Web and Media Design to build web pages.
• create documents and web sites using industry -standard software such as Flash and Dreamweaver.
• explore and/or produce many types of websites, such as .com, .gov, .edu, and .org, incorporating advanced features.
• produce documents and/or websites for events.

Note: students may enroll in a maximum of two semesters.  Different projects are required each semester.