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software allowing for professional level skill development. Other computer and web-based technology and concepts will be explored including safety, data storage, file sharing, and free web based programs. Students will be positioned with highly desirable workplace skills while obtaining a level of mastery to produce professional products.


Personal Finance (9,10, 11, 12)


Neutrally Weighted


Virtual course offering -this course is offered virtually and as a traditional in-person experience.


Given today’s economic climate, students, now more than ever, should consider carefully their future in terms of career choice, education and financial stability. Curriculum is driven by Federal and State initiatives to develop necessary financial awareness in today’s economic markets. Individual career portfolios based on interest inventories and aptitude tests, career exploration, resume building, and post secondary planning are developed. This portfolio is essential to defining and directing students’ individual career objectives. Economic analysis of our monetary system and financial literacy concepts including goals and decision making, income, money management, spending and credit, savings and investing, budgeting and purchasing goods and services, and retirement planning are provided. Students may intern with the Keystone Federal Credit Union branch located in the school.


Sports & Entertainment Marketing (9, 10, 11, 12) .5 credit/semester course Neutrally Weighted Through project-based research and case studies, students explore the multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment industries. Topics include economics, marketing, brands, image, product development, pricing, branding, licensing, research, promotion, and careers.


Social Media Marketing (9, 10, 11, 12) .5 credit/semester course


Neutrally Weighted


This course will provide students the opportunity to study the history and influence of social media while developing integrated marketing communications plans and social media strategies. Social platforms will be explored and skills developed to influence


.5 credit/semester course


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perception and engagement while simulated social media campaigns will be launched and key metrics and analytics will be used to measure success. Students will develop skills related to communication, research, analysis, synthesis and project management while preparing students for social media marketing roles in the workplace.


Career Counseling


Future Readiness 1 (9, 10) Pass/Fail


Meets 1 Day a cycle


This course will help students make a successful transition from middle school to high school while developing skills for overall success in high school and beyond. Students will explore social/emotional development, academic practices, and career readiness, while improving students’ study and decision making skills in the process.


Future Readiness 2 (10, 11) Pass/Fail


Meets 1 Day a cycle


This course will help students develop both technical and soft skills needed for career readiness through personal


learning and workplace experience


connections. Students will explore post-secondary options aligned with their interests, achievements and abilities. Students will be provided with a solid foundation in career education, 21st century skills development, and sustainable employment opportunities.


Computer Science


Additional computer classes may be found in the previous section titled “Business/Marketing/ Information Technology.”


Computer Programming in C Honors (9, 10, 11, 12)


.5 credit/semester course


Blended learning class - 4 days in-class/ 1 day online learning This course provides an introduction to computer programming. Students will begin with a history of computing and the software development cycle. Programs will be implemented using both simple and complex scientific and mathematical algorithms. Specific topics may include (but are not


.1 credit/semester .1 credit/semester


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