Author: John Daly

CTE Classes

Marketing and Sales, grades 11-12
In this class, students will learn about marketing functions, some of the careers in marketing, customer service, inventory control, visual merchandising and display, promotional mix, distribution, advertising, market research, and pricing strategies. As well as getting hands on experience in running and working in the school store.

Check out the Shorian Shop online:
www.lakeshoreschools.org
(go to the high school page)

Other Course additions …..
Career & Technology Foundations
Students will build a foundation for employment in the global marketplace. Using computers, the focus will be to build employability skills-problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and computer literacy. (TC)
Shaping Your Future
This will help students develop necessary skills to succeed beyond high school. They will study personal money management (budgeting, saving, investing, utilizing credit, purchasing an automobile, filing and understanding taxes, obtaining housing, and much, much, more.
Principles of Leadership
This senior level course conducted in the standard collegiate lecture format, will include Leadership skills, financial skills & advice, relationships, people skills, communication skills, study skills, and much, much more.

Michelle Puma
(586)-285-8992
Mpuma@lsps.org
Tasha Candela
(586) 285-8497
Tcandela@lsps.org
John Daly
(586)-285-8955
Speak with Mr. Daly about
Michigan First Credit Union
Jdaly@lsps.org

Lake Shore
High School

Business
Department

Mrs. Puma
Mrs. Candela
Mr. Daly
2011-2012

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Lake Shore High School Business Dept.

Semester Courses

Accounting I, grades 10-12
In this course students will learn about accounting careers, they will learn how to analyze and journalize transactions, post to ledgers, prepare financial statements, learn how to calculate personal taxes, and be able to perform daily accounting procedures.
Accounting II, grades 10-12 (TC) (Senior Math Credit)
Students will learn how to keep payroll records, computerize accounting practices, post to ledgers, and prepare a financial statement. They will also learn about depreciation, budget planning, and personal finances.

Business Law, grades 11-12 (TC)
In this course students will explore criminal, civil, and business law. They will learn about laws for families, minors, and consumers. Other things they will learn about are the court systems, torts, all the major crimes, and appellate courts. (TC)
Intro . To Business Technology, Grades 10-12 (TC)
Explore the concepts of Microsoft Office, office communication skills, office procedures, and workplace ethics. Also learn how to write letters, memos, and reports.

“The Road to Success Is Almost Always Under Construction.”

Web Design,(Intro & Advanced) grades 11-12 (TC)
Students who take this course learn how to do in depth research, will have to do cross curricular projects, as well as career exploration projects. They will learn file management and keep organization. Also, web page maintenance, development, design, and set-up. They will learn how to use graphics, software, and the multimedia.

“Learning—it’s not homework—it’s lifework!”

Computer Technology, grade 10-12 (TC)
In this course students will learn how to use Microsoft
applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. They will be required to do at least one project with each one from what they’ve learned.
Introduction to Marketing, grades 10-12
This course will teach students about the marketing functions, market segmentation, business ownership, management structures, selling, promotional mix, business ethics, and social responsibility.
Personal Finance, grade 11-12 (TC) (Senior Math Credit)
Students will learn about the financial aspect of career planning. Other things students will learn in this course are banking, retirement planning, household financial management, investing fundamentals, real estate, taxes, and home, auto, and life insurance.

“The goal of the Lake Shore Business Academy is to encourage academic excellence and social responsibility in our students so that they may become knowledgeable, productive, and lifelong learners in a rapidly changing technological and multi-cultural society.”

“We are now in the Information Age. Those who control and have access to information will be the ones that have options.”

(TC) = COUNTS AS A TECHNOLOGY CREDIT

Spreadsheet/ Database, grades 10-12 (TC)
In this course students will learn the advanced concepts of
Access an Excel. They will also learn how to create charts and
reports. Students will also do project relevant to the business
community.
Word Processing/Publishing, grades 10-12 (TC)
In this course, students will learn the advanced concepts of . Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher. They will learn to cre-
ate brochures, business forms, and newsletters. They will integrate the various Microsoft programs into a single source document. Articulation Agreement with Baker College.