BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES

ACCOUNTING

BTEL305 | GRADES 10-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisite: None This course curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in accounting principles. Students learn what business transactions are and how accountants use a double-entry system (debits and credits) to keep track of these transactions. Next, students study the complete accounting cycle of recording transactions, preparing financial statements, and “closing the books” for small, single-owner service and merchandising businesses. This course prepares students for post-secondary accounting courses.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

BTEL405 | GRADES 10-12 | FY

Prerequisites: Geometry; recommend concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 or higher level math course. This course is designed to prepare students to take the AP Exam for computer science. This class is for students who are interested in an in-depth course in computer science. Students will learn to program in the Java language, with emphasis on problem-solving, application, algorithms, programming styles, and programming design.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

BTEL410 | GRADES 10-12 | FY

Prerequisites: Algebra 1; recommend concurrent enrollment in Geometry or higher level math course. Students cultivate their understanding of computer science through working with data, collaborating to solve problems, and developing computer programs as they explore concepts like creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the internet, and the global impact of computing. This course will not be offered in 23-24.

ECONOMICS

BTEL320/ SS420 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisites: None This course will give students a greater understanding of economics ranging from the viewpoint of the individual consumer or small business owner to the global economy. The class is designed to provide students with an overview of business, finance, banking, investment, government’s role in the economic system, labor-management relations, foreign trade, income inequality, and related fields. The knowledge and skills acquired will help students make career decisions and wise choices for further study at a college or vocational school, while relating history and politics to the study of economics. This course can also be taken as a Social Studies credit.

INTRODUCTION TO LAW

BTEL310 | GRADES 10-12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisite: None This course is an introduction to law and its applications to everyday life. This course is recommended for students who are interested in law, criminal justice, or the legal system.

LEADERSHIP SERVICE 1

BTEL325 | GRADES 9-10 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisite: None The course is curriculum-based and emphasizes the importance of communication, character, personal growth, and building strong relationships and teams. Also covered are listening skills, synergy, perceptions, conflict styles, personality, and group formation. A variety of initiatives will be used to facilitate the learning of skills, along with various media, to reinforce those skills throughout the course.

BTEL425 | GRADES 11-12 | FULL YEAR

Prerequisite: Leadership Service 1 or ASB involvement. This course is for students who have been selected for leadership roles in ASB, Campus Ministry, and Captain’s Council. Leadership Service 2 helps form leadership students through developing the necessary skills for growth in relationship with themselves, their community, and with God. Students will receive servant-leadership formation and hands-on leadership training, with equal time spent on planning and executing various events within Campus Ministry, Activities, and Athletics. This class is a zero period class.

LIBRARY/TECHNOLOGY INTERN

BTEL330 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER / FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Application required; teacher recommendation. In this course students will be trained in various aspects of a 21st Century library including research databases, cataloging systems, research assistant needs, technology support, and planning activities and displays. Students taking this elective will become thoroughly acquainted with the Lancer Library facility, procedures and services, and will assist in its operation.

LIVING ON YOUR OWN

BTEL335 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisite: None This course stresses the financial aspects of living on one’s own after high school. The many subjects to be covered include: budgeting, banking, investing, wise shopping habits, interpreting labels, housing, transportation, insurance, and protecting one’s identity. Consumer topics such as purchasing food, clothing, and managing a household are also included.

MARKETING 1

BTEL340 | GRADES 9-12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisite: None This course provides students with an understanding of the principles of marketing and the opportunity to participate in the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) program at Kennedy Catholic. Students will explore marketing concepts, terminology, and practices, applying them to real-world marketing situations. Topics will include consumer, service, business marketing, target markets, product planning, pricing, distribution and promotion, and the integration of marketing with other business activities. This course will prepare students for DECA competitions.

MARKETING 2

BTEL440 | GRADES 9-12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisite: Marketing 1 Marketing 2 is designed to expand the concepts of marketing and sales for those who are interested in a marketing career. Classroom focus is group instruction with opportunities to apply “real-life” situations to the marketing world while working with the school-based enterprise.

MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

BTEL445 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER / FULL YEAR

Prerequisites: Application required; teacher recommendation. Students will work closely with the Kennedy Catholic Marketing & Communications Department to learn about social media, digital communications, and marketing, and will help represent the student voice on official school social media accounts. Interns will work to incorporate new content and facilitate expansion of the school’s social audience while helping to strategize content ideas and planning a monthly social calendar. They will learn how to track social media analytics and use those to develop future posts. Interns may also assist in the school’s recruitment, admissions, alumni, and development efforts.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

BTEL345 | GRADES 11-12 | SEMESTER

Prerequisites: None This course maps out the professional skills needed to survive and thrive in a complex and connected world. Graduates will know and understand the basics from units on communication, collaboration, creativity, and innovation. This course will also include time with professionals from the Kennedy Catholic community.