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Accounting 1 - 00410
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Must successfully complete Principles of Business A&B and Algebra 1
Description: Accounting is a preparation level accounting course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business. Instruction includes information on keeping financial records, summarizing them for convenient interpretation and analyzing them to provide assistance to management for decision-making. In addition to stressing basic fundamentals and terminology of accounting, instruction should provide the understanding of financial reports and career opportunities in the accounting field. Computer applications are included. Practice sets may be used to emphasize actual business records management. It is recommended to have a good concept of basic math functions and reasoning ability.
Accounting 2 - 00420
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Must successfully complete Accounting 1
Description: This course is planned to help students develop deeper knowledge of the principles of accounting with more emphasis being placed on financial statements and accounting records. It is a study of previously learned principles as they apply to the more complicated types of business organizations. Simulated business conditions are provided through the use of practice sets. Skills are developed in the entry, retrieval, and analysis of business data, using computers for accounting business applications. This course provides a technical background for college‐ bound students who plan a business curriculum, as well as those who wish to pursue an accounting career.
Principles of Business A & B – 00830 & 00840
Grades: 9, 10 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Successful completion of A is a prerequisite for B
**This course meets the Consumer Education graduation requirement.
Description: This orientation level course will provide an overview of all aspects of business marketing and management, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in a global economy. Topics covered will include the various forms of business ownership and the basic functional areas of business, including Business in the Global Economic Environment, Business Organization and Management, Business Operations and Technology, and Personal Financial Management. Concepts may include using the computer while studying application in business careers, along with communication skills, business ethics, workplace skills, math and problem solving skills. The course is intended to provide the foundation for preparation level courses in Business. Both semesters will fulfill the Consumer Education graduation requirements.
Business Law - 00520
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
Description: This course deals with the major elements of law and the legal foundations of our economy. The course is helpful for all students in understanding the duties and responsibilities of the individual and business organizations in our world. The major legal elements covered in this course are: basis of law in the U. S., the court systems, criminal law, civil law, insurance and contracts. Students will develop a well-rounded vocabulary of legal terms common to the world of law. A mock trial, videos & film are used to introduce the student to trial procedures and the role of various trial participants.
Business Ownership & Entrepreneurship - 01110
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
State Name: B204
Description: This course teaches students how to begin and operate a business— entrepreneurship. Students learn the basics of marketing and management functions and tasks associated with owning and operating a business .After studying the economic forces in our economy and an individual’s potential to become an entrepreneur, students will learn the step‐by‐step process of starting a business. The process begins with selecting a business field and developing a business plan to learn how to manage all the aspects of the business. Business plans are developed with the aid of a computer. Additional time before or after school will be required.
Business Marketing – 00702
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 semester Credits: 1/2
State Name: 12164A001
Description: The business marketing course offers students insight into the processes affecting the flow of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. Course content ranges considerably as general marketing principles such as purchasing, distribution, and sales are covered; however, a major emphasis is often placed on kinds of markets, market identification, product planning, packaging and pricing, and business management.
Computer Concepts & Software Applications - 00680
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
Description: Computer Concepts and Software Applications is an orientation level course designed to develop awareness and understanding of application software and equipment used to perform tasks in the workplace. Students will apply problem‐solving skills to hands-on, real‐life situations using a variety of business‐related software applications. Students will explore topics related to computer concepts, operating systems, emerging technologies, and the development of employability skills.
Computer Multi‐Media - 05270
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
State Name: B359
Description: A variety of desktop publishing and multimedia topics will be covered in this project-based environment to further enhance previously learned skills. Publisher, PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker & other software applications will be used to integrate technology with learning standards from a variety of content areas. Students will be introduced to HTML language to create a basic webpage & may use graphic design software to manipulate images and computer graphics. It is recommended to have Keyboarding and/or Computer Software Applications courses or skills prior to taking this course.
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities - 00020
Grades: 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 2
Dual Credit: LCCC – BUSN 231 (Fall semester) & MGMT 239 (Spring semester)
Prerequisite: No current prerequisites for this course. To receive dual credit, additional prerequisites may apply.
Acceptance into the program, as well as transportation is required.
State Name: 12164A001
Description: This course meets Early Bird and 1st Hour. Riverbend CEO is an entrepreneurship program for high school seniors interested in starting their own small business. Students in the program will partner with seniors from other local high schools and tour local businesses. Students meet with guest speakers, participate in a class business, write a business plan, and learn how to run their own small business. This program is funded by local businesses. Meetings take place 7:30am-9am on weekday mornings throughout the community. No classes are held on the school campus. Business concepts learned through the CEO class include problem-solving teamwork, self-motivation, responsibility, higher-order thinking, communication, and inquiry.
Students are required to have their own transportation to and from the meetings. They must also have a working cell phone with reliable service. A business casual dress code is enforced for all students in the program. Students must have their own transportation for this course. Students MUST APPLY ON-LINE to be considered for this class. Counselors can share the link to apply.
Law Enforcement - 03640
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
Description: Course offers a preliminary framework for pre-service criminal justice students. Students are taught from the perspective of the total crime problem when viewing the American penal justice system. The class will focus on how criminal justice originates with the police who are charged with the responsibility of direct enforcement. Discussions will include the involvement of the court system and the corrections put into place. Students should have a high interest in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field.
Advanced Multi‐Media Honors - 01930
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 semesters Credits: 1
Dual Credit: LCCC - MCOM125 - LCCC charges $30 for dual credit in this class
Prerequisite: No current prerequisites for this course. To receive dual credit, additional prerequisites may apply.
Description: Advanced Multimedia is a fast paced, learn as you go class. You will have the opportunity to promote school events and inform the student body and faculty on what’s going on at Alton High School. Going beyond Computer Multi‐Media, Advanced Multi‐Media Honors will work closely with the Journalism classes. They will help produce and edit weekly announcements, Public Service Announcements, and other video projects, such as Senior Film. Students will also work on animations techniques, podcasting, and radio broadcasting. Filming opportunities will go beyond school hours including before school, during school, after school, and on weekends. Students must be willing to attend events for filming purposes. Weekly time outside of school will be required. Students should have strong computer skills, be willing to appear on weekly announcements and PSA’s, and be able to record school events as needed.
Consumer Education - 00710
This course is a graduation requirement.
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
Description: This course is a dynamic subject that equips students with the knowledge & skills needed to operate in the marketplace--being able to choose, to spend & to conserve resources, goods & services. This course introduces the topics of advertising, economics, money management, taxes, basic investing, insurance & retail purchasing of automobiles. It identifies how to make a budget, how to write checks & balance a checkbook, how to make decisions in buying a car & insurance and how to utilize banking services. The internet-based EverFi program provides an opportunity for financial literacy certification. Students learn to make informed, goal-oriented decisions about their futures, whether preparing for higher education or embarking on a career.
Micro-Economics Honors - 00720
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credit: 1/2
Dual Credit: LCCC – ECON 152 - LCCC charges $30 for dual credit for this class.
Prerequisite: No current prerequisites for this course. To receive dual credit, additional prerequisites may apply.
**This course meets the Consumer Education graduation requirement.
Description: If you are planning on a college major that is related to business, Microeconomics will be required. Even if you are not going to major in business or go to a four year institution, an understanding of the way our economic system works will be a valuable asset. This course is about the behavior of economic systems at the national and international levels. Microeconomics studies the economy on a smaller level than Macroeconomics. Topics include the methodology of economics as a social science, supply and demand, behavior of individuals and firms regarding the allocation of limited resources, opportunity costs, economic systems, monopoly, competition and the regulation of the economy. The object of this course is to provide students with a general introduction to the study of economics, then to equip students with a responsible, participating citizen’s knowledge of microeconomic theory and policy. AP options will be investigated if there is enough student interest.
Macro-Economics Honors - 00730
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credit: 1/2
Dual Credit: LCCC – ECON 151 - LCCC charges $30 for dual credit in this class.
Prerequisite: No current prerequisites for this course. To receive dual credit, additional prerequisites may apply.
**This course meets the Consumer Education graduation requirement.
Description: If you are planning on a college major that is related to business, Macroeconomics will be required. Even if you are not going to major in business or go to a four year institution, an understanding of the way our economic system works will be a valuable asset. This course is about the behavior of economic systems at the national and international levels. Basically a “big picture” view of our economy. Topics include measurement of economic performance, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), national income and price determination, financial sector, unemployment, inflation and economic stabilization, economic growth and international aspects of our economy. The object of this course is to provide students with a general introduction to the study of economics, then to equip students with a responsible, participating citizen’s knowledge of microeconomic theory and policy. AP options will be investigated if there is enough student interest.
Social Media and Interactive E-Commerce – 00740
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
State ID: 10201A001
Description Social Media and Interactive E-Commerce discusses current issues in social marketing including Facebook, Google, SnapChat and Instagram’s marketing tactics. Topics will include marketing ethics, user engagement, and business efficiency with regards to social media apps. Students will become familiar with the technologies and business procedures of electronic commerce including the three major forces behind e-commerce: technology change, business development, and social issues. Students will learn the fundamentals of web page design using HTML, HTML editors, and graphic editors as well as programming tools such as JavaScript. Students will work in a project-based environment to create a working website. Students will learn to create pages, add hyperlinks, make tables and frames, create forms, integrate images, and set styles. Image-editing programs used to manipulate scanned images, computer graphics, and original artwork. Instruction will include creating graphical headers, interactive menus and buttons, and visually appealing backgrounds. Students will use hardware and software to capture, edit, create, and compress audio and video clips.
Career Explorations- 00641
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Quarter Credits: ¼ **
**This course is taken opposite Auto Safety, for the remaining ¼ credit.
Description: This course prepares students to make informed decisions about their future occupational goals. Through direct instruction and assignments, students learn how to assess their own skills and interests, explore career pathways, and develop plans for career development.
Office Occupations - 00960
Grades: 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Information Processing, Keyboarding and Computer Software Applications
State Name: B308/309
Description: This class meets two hours daily. Office Occupations is a two-semester preparation level course that is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a technology based office setting. Integrated software applications will be included in this course. Instruction will focus on office etiquette, office management, telephone and communications procedures, time management, and proper business behavior and attire. Students will create, edit, correct documents, records and files, perform information-processing activities (e.g. spreadsheets, database entry, (desktop publishing) and prepare documents using presentation software. Students will accurately apply proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, proofreading skills and real‐life math applications. Students will apply new skills as well as skills learned in other courses to complete a series of realistic office assignments or participate in an office work‐based learning experience. Workplace skills as well as communication skills will be taught and integrated throughout this course.
Office Occupations Co‐op - 00960
Grades: 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Information Processing, Keyboarding and Computer Software Applications
State Name: B401/B402
Description: This class meets two hours daily. Office Occupations Co‐op is a Capstone course designed to assist students in the development of effective business skills and attitudes using practical, advanced instruction in school and at the work site through cooperative education. Approximately half of the school day is spent taking classes at school and the other half is on‐the‐job training supervised by the designated training sponsor and coordinated by the teacher coordinator. The related class at school is planned to develop skills and attitudes that are applied at the worksite. A training plan is developed jointly by the teacher coordinator, training sponsor, and student that identify training to be provided. Training in the related class at school focuses upon the student’s career and technical education, with additional assignments based upon areas where performance indicates a need. Related instruction also includes workplace skills such as seeking and applying for employment, communication, maintaining professionalism, workplace ethics, etc. Current generation equipment is utilized in the course to develop information management competencies required for employment in this cluster of careers. Instruction involves the use of simulations and computer‐assisted instruction, as well as specific application software.
Computer Networking A – 0739C
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
State Name: N301/N302
Description: This is a preparation level course designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the various network operating systems. Students will also learn the terminology and concepts associated with computer hardware, software, and network design. An introduction to networking technologies including the study and use of the OSU model and creating of IP subnets as well as Network topologies, protocols, and basic commands for Windows Server, Netware and Unix/Linux networking operating systems are also covered. Students will work with IT operating a Chromebook Help Desk.
Computer Networking B – 0740C
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Computer Networking A
State Name: N303/N304
Description: This is a preparation level course for students who have successfully completed Computer Networking A. This course is designed to demonstrate the student’s ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, install, repair and configure hardware components. Students will learn to use the basics of help desk services, system monitoring, and data backup and recovery to increase network efficiency. Students will continue using their skills to set-up, configure, test troubleshoot, maintain, and administer a data network using various operating systems Instruction includes techniques to secure and protect network servers and data. Students will learn to use standard software tools to determine system vulnerabilities and make corrections for those as well as setting up a system for Internet access. Students will work with IT operating a Chromebook Help Desk.
Intro to Computer Science – 05260
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 1 Semester Credits: 1/2
Description: An interactive introductory course for students brand new to programming that teaches the foundations of computer science using the Python language. Not only will this course prepare students for AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles, but it will teach students how to think computationally and solve complex problems, skills that are important for every student. Introduction to Computer Science is a great starting point for schools starting up a new computer science program, or seeking to enrich an existing CS program or course. Language: Python
Computer Science- A -AP – 00655
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Description: AP Computer Science A is a programming class in Java, a popular in-demand programming language. Java is used to build server-side applications, games, and financial applications, and is the core foundation for developing Android apps. Students will be introduced to topics that include problem-solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structure), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. Inspire and challenge yourself to explore how computing and technology impact your world. Throughout this course, you will be introduced to this amazing world and the many ways that computer science has helped to shape nearly every aspect of your life. Whether it is the cell phone in your pocket, the game console connected to your television, the self-checkout register at the store, the robot-assisted surgery that saves your life, or the self-driving car that brings you to school, we are surrounded by the products made possible by centuries worth of technological advances in math, science, logic, and design.
Computer Science Principles-AP – 00650
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Description: AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory class to computer science with a focus on computational thinking and the tools needed to analyze, study, and work with large data sets to draw conclusions from trends. This course is interdisciplinary as students explore how computer software and other technology can be used to solve problems. The curriculum is online and self-driven. It will focus on the ethical implications of technology alongside the mechanical components. Students will learn Scratch and Processing programming languages. Language: Scratch and Processing
Education Foundations - 01150
Grades: 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Dual Credit: LCCC – EDUC230 & EDUC231 - LCCC charges $40 for dual credit for this class.
Prerequisite: No current prerequisites for this course. To receive dual credit, additional prerequisites may apply.
Description: This course is beneficial for students interested in possibly pursuing an Education Degree in the future. This course will provide rising educators the ability to study the history of education and current trends in American Education. Students will gain direct field experience in classrooms. This course introduces education through consideration of the history and philosophy of American education and expectations and beliefs society and individuals hold for it today. Introduces trends and issues in curriculum, instruction, school organizations, teacher-learner processes, and careers in education. Students will be assigned to observe a classroom teacher to complete the field-experience hours in selected schools and classrooms and required to document their classroom experiences.
Cybersecurity
Grades: 10, 11, 12 Length: 2 Semesters Credits: 1
Prerequisites: None
State Name: 10111A001
Description: PLTW Cybersecurity is a full year course that exposes high school students to the ever-growing and far-reaching field of cybersecurity. Students accomplish this through problem-based learning, where students role-play and train as cybersecurity experts. Students will learn to detect intrusions and respond to attacks. This course strongly connects to the National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework. PLTW Cybersecurity gives students exposure to the many aspects of digital and information security, while encouraging socially responsible choices and ethical behavior. It inspires algorithmic thinking, computational thinking, and “outside-the-box” thinking. Students explore many educational and career paths available to cybersecurity experts, as well as other careers that compromise the field of information security. The course contains the following units of study: Personal Security, System Security, Network Security, and Applied Cybersecurity.
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