environment Wix. The second site will be created in WordPress. The final site will be hand-coded in HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript. Students will be introduced to the basic skills for designing professional, educational, and personal Websites. They will not only be learning the basic mechanics of Web design but also develop an understanding of the artistic and business concepts needed for developing an effective online presence. Units of study will include an introduction to the use of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, graphical logo design, marketing principles, project management, user interface, and the basics of Web Development programming languages. (Communications Concentration) 8150 Cross-Platform Mobile Application Development 2.5 Credits Period 9, 1 Semester Cross-Platform Mobile Application Development is a programming course in which students will develop four mobile application games that can run across all commonly used platforms. Students will develop one fully functioning mobile friendly game, in the professional game development environment Unity. In addition, students will develop three mobile applications in the on-line development environment Code.org. This course is a blended-learning experience. All lessons and activities are on-line and all work must be submitted digitally. Except for the mandatory 7 face-to-face meetings, no formal class meetings will be required. Students will arrange these 7 meetings with the course instructor. Students must attend at least one meeting each unit to take the unit’s quiz, there are a total of 6 units. Students will not need to purchase any software or textbooks for this course. Students are required to submit weekly assignments to the course Website drop box. This course is held outside the school day and is not counted in the 35-credit minimum. (Communications Concentration, Applied Science Concentration)
8200 Accounting (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester An introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) designed to provide students with an understanding of the accounting cycle as it relates to a proprietorship and a partnership. The knowledge of accounting provided in this course will help prepare students who plan to major in business. 8205 Honors Accounting (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester A collegiately paced introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) designed to provide students with an understanding of the accounting cycle as it relates to a proprietorship, a partnership and a corporation. The material covered in this class will be nearly equal to that of a business major’s first college accounting course. Prerequisite: 90 average in math class or 85 in honors math or approval of Accounting teacher. 8210 Introduction to Business and Money Matters (11, 12) 5 Credits 80 Minutes, 1 Semester Students will examine the social and legal foundations of American business and the principle of supply and demand in a global society. This course is designed to foster the students’ awareness of the various phases of business activity which form the basis of internal organization. Marketing, finance, communications, business writing, and management principles are investigated. Proficiency in writing, basic mathematical skills, presentation and strong analytical skills are required. The second half of this course is designed to give upperclassmen an understanding of finance topics such as: goals, budgeting, credit/debit accounts, banking, loans, taxes, investing, savings and insurance. These consumer topics will be approached from a mathematical perspective with an emphasis on practical applications. Students who pass their national standardized Financial Literacy Certification Test earn a widely-recognized CFL (Certified Financially Literate™) Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or a higher math course with a grade of 72 or better. (Communications Concentration)
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