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Business and Computer Education

 

The Business and Computer Education Department at Fairview High School provides instruction for all students in the fields of Business and Computer Science.  Business classes include Word Processing I (Keyboarding), Word Processing II, Personal Finance, Accounting, United States Business Law and Practice, Business Foundations, and Business Management.

Computer classes include Basic Programming, Java Programming, Internet/Web Applications, Desktop Publishing, and Mastering Computer Applications. AP Computer Science (Java), IB Computer Science (Java) and IB Business are offered at the more advanced levels.  All business and computer courses incorporate the highest level of computer technology available in order to properly train students for the future. 

Fairview requires 5 credits (1 semester) of Practical Arts courses; business and computing courses fulfill this requirement. Please see the Money Management section below for information on new requirements.
 
 
Department Chair
  Danso Gyamerah

Department Members
  JoAnne Benedict    Computer Science Instructor 
  Danso Gyamerah    Business Instructor

Web Destinations
  ICT Java Curriculum 2007
  ICT Java Curriculum 1.5

 

 

 

 Money Management and Personal Finance

   Students graduating in 2010 and beyond meet this requirement in two ways:

  1. Evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:

B09 DOLLARS AND SENSE
B32 WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B33 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (MHS ONLY)
B34 BUSINESS ECONOMICS (MHS ONLY)
B36 COLLEGE ACCOUNTING
B37 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
B42 FINANCE
B47 MATHEMATICAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
B51 FINANCIAL RECORDS
B52 ACCOUNTING 1
B53 ACCOUNTING 2
B54 ACCOUNTING 3
B60 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
B68 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
H50 LIVING ON YOUR OWN YEAR		 H51 LIVING ON YOUR OWN SEM
H54 LIVING ON YOUR OWN SEM. 2
H81 WAGE EARNING
I105 IB ECONOMICS SL
I27 IB BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SL
OB42 FINANCE
OB52 ACCOUNTING 1
OB53 ACCOUNTING 2
OH51 LIVING ON YOUR OWN SEM
OT74 ECONOMICS
OT75 AP MACROECONOMICS
OT77 AP MICROECONOMICS
T74 ECONOMICS
T75 AP MACROECONOMICS
T77 AP MICROECONOMICS

 

OR

     2.  Completion of the online course.  See your school counselor for more information.

 

Additional Electives:  75 credits in grades 9-12

Community Service:  A maximum of 5 credits of community service may be earned as an elective.  Recommended: 75 or more hours of volunteer work equals 5 credits.

Independent Study:  Independent study contracts, not to exceed a total of 30 units of credit, will be allowed for graduation credit.  All contracts must be submitted in writing with prior approval by the teacher(s) and building administrator.  The sponsoring teacher will monitor the project and determine grade and credit upon comnpletion of work.