Southside High School

Accounting Principles
Taught by Jimmy Owens

Accounting Principles is a course designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle.  Emphasis is placed on:
   ·Analyzing and recording business transactions
   ·Preparing and interpreting financial statements,     accounting systems,banking, and payroll activities
   ·Identifying basic types of business ownership
   ·Participating in an orientation to careers in accounting.

Entrepreneurship and Management
Taught by Jimmy Owens

Entrepreneurship and Management is a one- or  on- half credit specialized business course designed to provide students with the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage a business. This course includes business management and entrepreneurship; communication and interpersonal skills; economics; and professional development foundations. Instructional strategies may include the development of a business plan, a school-based enterprise, computer/technology applications, real and/or simulated occupational experiences, or projects related to business ownership. The suggested prerequisite for this course is Business and Marketing Essentials.
 

Business Technology Essentials
Taught by Janice Hatley, Elaine Hall

Business Technology Essentials is a course designed to help students master basic skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, presentations, Internet, and E-mail..  Students are also offered opportunities to identify ethical issues pertaining to information systems and to gather information about careers in technology. Communication and critical thinking skills are reinforced through the use of software applications.  Simulations and projects promoting teamwork and leadership skills offer further opportunities for application of knowledge and skills.
This course includes the following:
   ·Computer Hardware/Architecture
   ·Data Input Skills
   ·File Management
   ·Operating Systems
   ·Word Processing Applications
   ·Spreadsheet Applications
   ·Database Applications
   ·Presentation Applications
   ·Internet Applications
   ·Career Research
   ·Ethics
   ·Technology

Integrated Computer Technology
Taught by Janice Hatley

Integrated Computer Technology is a course that provides students with project-based applications of concepts learned in Business Technology Essentials.  A major emphasis is placed on guiding students through real-world experiences to ease the school-to-career transition.
This Curriculum Includes:
   ·Word Processing
   ·Spreadsheets
   ·Database
   ·Presentations
   ·Internet Research
   ·Information Technology (IT)

Interactive Multimedia Design
Taught by Janice Hatley

Interactive Multimedia Design is a course designed to provide students with skills involving presentations, desktop publishing, web publishing, and digital graphics. Students use various hardware peripherals as well as the Internet for integrating skills to create a variety of publications.
This course includes:
   ·Multimedia Components
   ·Enhanced Presentations
   ·Desktop Publishing
   ·Web Publishing
   ·Graphic Design

Law In Society
Taught by Jimmy Owens

Law in Society is a course designed to acquaint students with the basic legal principles common to business and personal activities.
Topics include:
   ·Ethics and Law
   ·Origin and Classification of Law
   ·Criminal Law
   ·Civil Law
   ·Contract Law
   ·Sales Law
   ·Consumer Law
   ·Agency
   ·Labor Relations and Employment Law
   ·Property
   ·Insurance
   ·Finance and Credit
   ·Domestic Relations
   ·Commercial Paper
   ·Business Ownership
   ·Wills and Trusts
   ·Energy and Environment
   ·Electronic