Westbrook High School

601101 - Accounting I

Students will explore the basic accounting principles for use in service and merchandising businesses.  This course will cover the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship and a corporation and will provide the student with practical instruction (i.e., writing a check and reconciling a bank balance) as well as an introduction to accounting issues found in the workplace  ( i.e., small business bookkeeping).  A math teacher recommendation is needed to receive a math credit for this class.   

Prerequisite: None
Credit: 1
Grades: 10 through 12
Length: 1 year
Weight: 1.0

601102 - Accounting II

Advanced accounting will develop a focused understanding of financial accounting procedures.  This course will benefit those students who plan on pursuing an accounting or entrepreneurial career path.  Students will be introduced to QuickBooks accounting software and complete a computerized practice set.  Topics such as special journals, accruals, departmental records, payroll and tax records, partnership, corporation manufacturing accounting, and accounting applications will be covered.  Math credit may be granted for this course with a recommendation from a mathematics teacher.

Prerequisite: 75 and above in Accounting I
Credit: 1
Grades: 11 and 12
Length: 1 year
Weight: 1.0

601103 - Student Internship

The program provides students with the opportunity to earn high school credit while gaining exposure to the world of work and the role of academics in work performance. Internships help student define career interests and develop career/college readiness skills. Students participate in an internship at a local business, industry or community organization that is compatible with the student’s career interests and skills. The internship site assigns a career professional to serve as a mentor and to assist the student in developing an internship learning plan. Credit determination will be made by the Career/College Readiness Coordinator. Prior to beginning the internship, students are expected to complete a career interest inventory, attend a class on workplace safety for youth, create a resume, complete an application and attend a class on employability skills. During the internship students will complete short weekly reflections and document internship hours in digital portfolios. This course may be taken during Grade 11 and Grade 12. Beginning with the class of 2021, students may complete internship hours for credit during the summer prior to Grade 12.

Prerequisite: Minimum age 16
Credit: .5 (may be repeated for an additional .5)
Grades: 11 and 12 - Priority
Length: 1 semester
Enrollment for grade 12 students 
Weight: 1.0

601104 - Business Math

Business Math is a course designed to specialize in the basic principles of mathematics so that it has value both for consumer and business use. The course will cover problems faced by every individual in his or her daily life, such as: dealing with personal money records, banking transactions, buying for personal household needs, and personal financing. The fields of savings and investment, home ownership, travel and transportation, and taxes will be covered. Students must be recommended by a mathematics teacher to receive math credit.

Prerequisite: Recommendation from previous math or business teacher.
Credit: 1 (Math)
Length: 1 year
Grades: 9 through 12
Weight: 1.0

601110 - Introduction to Business Software Applications 1

This course provides students with the opportunity to acquire and augment their personal computer skills. The hands-on computer experience will teach core concepts of MS Office including editing and formatting letters, resumes, MLA Research papers, spreadsheet applications, database management, presentations, and other features specific to MS Office.  This course will provide students with technology skills that are essential for their high school success as well as future use in their college and career pursuits. 

Prerequisite: None
Credit: ½
Grades: 9 through 12
Length: 1 semester
Weight: 1.0

601111 - Introduction to Business Software Applications 2

This course is available to students who have successfully completed Intro to Business Software Applications 1.  This course will focus on the use of advanced features of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.  The focus will be on the uses of these applications in the business environment.

Prerequisite: 70 or above in Introduction to Business Software Applications 1
Credit: ½
Grades: 9 through 12
Length: 1 semester
Weight: 1.0

601113 – Personal Finance

Personal Finance class provides students with an opportunity to develop a plan for their financial success! Topics of study include creating financial goals, planning a budget for life after high school, and planning investment options. They will also explore credit card offers, student and personal loans, the importance of building and maintaining a good credit history, checking and savings accounts at credit unions and banks, as well as identity theft.

Prerequisite:  None
Credit:  ½
Grades: 9 through 12
Length: 1 semester
Weight: 1.0

601119 – Advanced Personal Finance & Investments

This advanced course will explore various money management options for investing including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate.  Students will evaluate and analyze investment options as well as consider taxes and tax implications, homeownership/renting, purchasing/leasing a car, and insurance.  Emphasis is placed on developing the skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and a well-defined work ethic. Understanding the major concepts in this course will help students make wise investment decisions that will affect their financial future. 

Prerequisite:  Personal Finance
Credit:  ½
Grades: 9 through 12
Length: 1 semester
Weight: 1.0

601121 - Business Communications 

Business Communications is a course designed for students interested in business and communications.  The course will be centered around post-secondary career preparation, business marketing basics, and exploration of video communications.  Students will begin by creating a basic print resume and then create a dynamic video prezume.  Students will also explore the technology side of how to create an effective marketing video.

Prerequisite:  None
Credit:  .50
Grades:  9 through 12
Length:  1 Semester 
Weight: 1.0

601807 -  Internet & Web Design

Do you want to create your own personal place on the Internet to start an online business or personal social site?  Throughout the course, students are introduced to planning and designing effective web pages; implementing web pages by writing HTML and CSS code; and producing a functional, multi-page website.

Prerequisite:  None
Credit:  .50
Grades:  9  through 12
Length:  1 Semester 
Weight: 1.0