BUSINESS
EDUCATION
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 counselor.
(Prerequisite: Accounting 30S)
Retailing 20S (RET 20S)
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 including a wide range of topics from market research, store layout,
purchasing and sales of school clothing and snack items to employment
opportunities in Retailing. This great experience helps students prepare for
their first job interview!
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.
Marketing Practicum (MP40S)
This
course will engage students in a hands-on practical learning environment to
explore marketing principles and strategies from a Canadian and global
perspective. Students will develop marketing plans for their own beverage
company and compete for market share within a simulated environment.
Marketing project topics also include sports, entertainment, hospitality
and tourism services. Students will learn how to effectively use market research
to create effective consumer profiles, advertising, sales promotions, branding
and public relations using project-based learning.
Economics 40S (ECO 40S)
Students
will study the basic concepts of economics and the principles of microeconomics
and macroeconomics. Topics such as
opportunity cost, supply and demand, public goods and externalities, national
income (GDP), unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and monetary and fiscal
policy will be discussed. Hands-on
activities, lecture, and interactive internet activities are all used to help
students gain an understanding of economic concepts.
Students will be encouraged to think critically and develop an
understanding about the current economic situations around the
world.
Law 40S
Grade
12 Law focuses on basic legal principles and practices in Canada’s legal
system. Using a hands-on, activity based approach to learning, this recognized
university entrance course discusses major legislation in Canada such as the
Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Current event
issues, mock trials, controversial debate topics and possible career choices in
law and law enforcement are explored.
Career Development
Career
Development helps students to connect school learning to the workplace and
labour market. Students will explore potential careers, acquire skills, work
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 provides
the students with an opportunity to explore different careers. The
first portion of the course will be spent in the classroom.
Topics include self-assessment, career assessment, job-hunting skills and
interview strategies. Students will spend a minimum of 45 hours in a work
placement.
Life/Work Transitioning 40S (LWT 40S)
LWT40S
will give students opportunities to implement the classroom skills and spend a
minimum of 80 hours in work experience to help them prepare for the transition
from high school to post-secondary education and
employment.
EDUCATION
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 counselor.
(Prerequisite: Accounting 30S)
Retailing 20S (RET 20S)
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 including a wide range of topics from market research, store layout,
purchasing and sales of school clothing and snack items to employment
opportunities in Retailing. This great experience helps students prepare for
their first job interview!
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.
Marketing Practicum (MP40S)
This
course will engage students in a hands-on practical learning environment to
explore marketing principles and strategies from a Canadian and global
perspective. Students will develop marketing plans for their own beverage
company and compete for market share within a simulated environment.
Marketing project topics also include sports, entertainment, hospitality
and tourism services. Students will learn how to effectively use market research
to create effective consumer profiles, advertising, sales promotions, branding
and public relations using project-based learning.
Economics 40S (ECO 40S)
Students
will study the basic concepts of economics and the principles of microeconomics
and macroeconomics. Topics such as
opportunity cost, supply and demand, public goods and externalities, national
income (GDP), unemployment, inflation, economic growth, and monetary and fiscal
policy will be discussed. Hands-on
activities, lecture, and interactive internet activities are all used to help
students gain an understanding of economic concepts.
Students will be encouraged to think critically and develop an
understanding about the current economic situations around the
world.
Law 40S
Grade
12 Law focuses on basic legal principles and practices in Canada’s legal
system. Using a hands-on, activity based approach to learning, this recognized
university entrance course discusses major legislation in Canada such as the
Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Criminal Code of Canada. Current event
issues, mock trials, controversial debate topics and possible career choices in
law and law enforcement are explored.
Career Development
Career
Development helps students to connect school learning to the workplace and
labour market. Students will explore potential careers, acquire skills, work
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 provides
the students with an opportunity to explore different careers. The
first portion of the course will be spent in the classroom.
Topics include self-assessment, career assessment, job-hunting skills and
interview strategies. Students will spend a minimum of 45 hours in a work
placement.
Life/Work Transitioning 40S (LWT 40S)
LWT40S
will give students opportunities to implement the classroom skills and spend a
minimum of 80 hours in work experience to help them prepare for the transition
from high school to post-secondary education and
employment.