Business & Technology
Students need consumer, communication, economic, financial and advanced technology skill to succeed in a constantly evolving society. Business and Technology Education will allow students to acquire academic and technological skills they will need to achieve their goals.
Business and Technology Education incorporates advanced technology, ethical standards, recognition of our school’s position in an increasingly global economy, cooperative learning , teamwork, and a commitment to life-long learning. Business and Technology Education emphasizes creative and critical thinking, and encourages acceptance of change.
Teacher Websites for Business & Technology
Mrs. Kroeker's Classroom
Mr. Halstead's Classroom
Mrs. McRae's Classroom
Accounting Principles 30S (ACC 30S)
Accounting is the language of business. Accounting education prepares individuals to meet personal financial needs, to provide them with an awareness of a wide variety of accounting, business and technology careers and to lay the foundation for continued study and life-long learning. Professional accounting careers are projected to remain in high demand, with certain accounting designations enjoying an employment rate of 99%. Students will be introduced to manual accounting procedures to provide an understanding of the accounting concepts, principles and processes. These manual accounting procedures are integrated with a computerized environment using Microsoft Excel on an ongoing basis. Simply Accounting will be introduced in a progressive way towards the end of the course. This course is recognized by the Department of Education as a Math 30S credit.
Accounting Systems 40S (ACC 40S)
Students will build and expand upon accounting principles and concepts introduced in Accounting Principles 30S including advanced personal accounting. The creation and maintenance of computer accounting records are an integral part of this course utilizing Excel and Simply Accounting as the primary software applications. Problem solving skills using business-oriented methods, business ethics, communication and technology are incorporated throughout the course. Evaluating a company’s ability to meet its financial obligations by analyzing and interpreting corporate financial records will also be introduced in this advanced accounting course. This will give students a taste of the more senior roles within a business environment. Senior management positions with an accounting designation enjoy an employment rate of over 70%.This course is recognized by the Department of Education as a Math credit; however, it may limit post-secondary studies. Please see your counsellor. (Prerequisite: Accounting 30S)
Economics is a part of daily life - in the choices we make, in the decisions of communities, governments, business and in the media. While developing the theoretical framework of economics, this course offers real-world examples and explores current economic issues. Articles, editorials, and the Internet help stimulate critical thinking, research, applications and more by providing a balanced and wide range of perspectives. These elements encourage students to evaluate and debate economic issues for themselves.
Law is a dynamic set of rules that reflect society’s customs and values. Students of Law 40S will come to appreciate that law is a tool designed to facilitate order and justice. Students will discover the controls that our society places on law-making and policing powers. They will study several areas of law and will study law as it is occurring today by viewing various types of media including videos, DVD’s and completing research on the Internet. Students will experience classroom visits by people in legal professions.
Visions and Ventures (VV 30S)
In this course, students learn how to create and start their own business. They create a business plan, and then start and operate a business in the school. This will include learning the steps for the future (seeing an opportunity; creating an idea to meet that opportunity; researching the idea; developing a plan; and implementing the plan). This is an exciting, one-of-a-kind course that will benefit all students using authentic learning.
Students in retailing will develop and manage a small retail outlet in the school, the Eagle’s Nest. Various aspects of retailing are presented through realistic hands-on activities. Students will be given responsibility for every aspect of the store from market research to product development, purchasing and sales of school clothing and snack items. This great experience helps students prepare for their first job interview!
Career Development helps students to connect school learning to the workplace and labour market. Students will explore potential careers, acquire skills, experience and develop references. Career Development uses a combination of classroom activities and job placements that allow students to put this knowledge to use in a job setting.
Life/Work Building 30S (LWB 30S)
LWB30S will help students focus on personal management skills, work as team members, locate work information and understand life/ work balance. Students will spend up to 45 hours in work experience.
Life/Work Transitioning 40S (LWT 40S)
LWT40S will give students opportunities to analyze the classroom skills and spend up to 80 hours in work experience to help them prepare for the transition from high school to post-secondary education and preparation for employment.
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