Business Education

Technology is here to stay! Computers are everywhere. Word Processing is a practical course in using a computer effectively. During the first quarter you will learn to use the keyboard by touch so that you won't have to look for each letter. During the second quarter you'll learn to format personal and business letters, reports, lists, and memos using word processing software to compose, edit and print finished documents. Strongly recommended for all Freshmen.

Accounting I- 1 Credit- Full Year

Learn to keep accounting records for a small business using a "hands-on" approach. Analyze transaction, then journalize and post them, perform end-of-the-year work, including producing income and balance sheets for both service and merchandising businesses. Before you know it, you'll be able to do the books for both sole proprietorships and partnerships. Along with workbook exercises, you'll complete real-life simulations and then transfer you accounting knowledge to the computer. You will also learn to prepare your own tax return. Take this class and you will get a head start on college accounting course and you will be qualified to apply for and entry-level job as an accounting clerk. Recommended for students planning to study Business Administration in college as well as students who want to work in the business field.

Accounting II- 1/2 Credit- First Semester

If you likes Accounting I and did well in it, you should take Accounting II. Since you've already successfully completed Accounting I, you have a jumpstart on this course. Here's an opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and understanding of accounting by building on the concepts you learned in Accounting I. Use a hands-on approach to learn how to handle departmentalized accounting, payroll, depreciation, bad debts, and cost accounting. In addition to workbook exercises you'll work with real-life simulations and prepare your own tax return. You'll also have the opportunity to transfer your knowledge of manual accounting to the computer when you work with QuickBooks, a popular computer accounting program used in small businesses today. Complete this course and you're ready to enter the world of accounting--in the business world or a college accounting program. Students in this class are strongly recommended to sign up for Computerized Accounting. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Accounting I.

Business Management- 1/2 credit- 1st Semester

"Starting your own business." If you dare to dream about owning a business someday or studying business administration in college, this course is for you. Students will learn how all businesses operate; what makes a small business successful; how people, money and laws affect business entrepreneurs. Students will also visit local merchants to strengthen their awareness of ownership, as well as writing a business plan. Hands on application in selling, buying and advertising is provided through participation in the FBLA School Store.

Business Law/Economics- 1/2 Credit- 2nd semester

What is economics? How does it affect you and the world around you? What is your role as a consumer? What are supply and demand, and what do they mean? Along with exploring these and other topics, we’ll look at the stock market, play a stock market game, talk to guest speakers about how economics contributes to their businesses, and discuss current economic issues. In the law portion of the class, we’ll explore legal and ethical issues dealing with contracts, employment law, and business organizations. Learn how the law affects you as a person or as an employer. Guest speakers and field trips will also be included 

Banking- 1/2 Credit- 2nd Semester

Principals of Banking is offered as a half-year course for juniors and seniors desiring the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level positions as Bank Tellers. Students are given hands-on experience, while instruction is offered in various regulations, policies, and procedures. The training program is designed to better prepare a student for a career, future learning and life after high school.

  Banking Lab- 1 Credit- Full Year

The Banking Lab (in the new vocational wing) is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to work in an actual branch of Bath Savings Institution in conjunction with the banking class throughout the year. The combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training will prepare you to enter the banking industry as a full-time employee. Must be enrolled in Banking Class.