Grade 11-12.
Weighted grade. Year long. Prerequisite is two semesters of business courses from the professional, technology, or financial categories.
This capstone course provides a simulated business environment in which students create and manage a virtual company, conducting business with other virtual firms nationally and internationally. Students are involved in every aspect of running the business, including human resources, accounting, product development, production, distribution, marketing, and sales. In the simulated business environment, students belong to a specific department depending on skills, prior knowledge, and personal interest. Leadership opportunities within the firm provide further relevant experience. The program enables participants to experience careers, acquire global economic knowledge, develop interpersonal and organizational skills, utilize technology as applied in business, and gain a clear understanding of how employees work together to meet the goals of the company while at the same time conveying the professional expectations of the workplace. A materials fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12.
Two credits. Year-long.
Internship is a personalized pathway of authentic work experience in collaboration with local employers and mentors. Students have the opportunity to explore and expand career interests through the following experiences.
- Job Site – Working at a local business (paid work experience).
- Internship – Interning with a local business (unpaid shadowing experience). Some options include, but are not limited to: Accounting, Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Financial Management, Law Enforcement, Education, Dentistry, etc.
- Apprentice Program – Following a learn and earn model, student will be placed with a professional where they will get on-the-job training (paid work experience). Current pathways include manufacturing and IT.
- In-School Experience – Working with programs at the student’s home school options include, but are not limited to: Media Department, Athletics, Education, Website Development (unpaid experience)
This course meets in a blended attendance pattern using a dynamic, flexible schedule. For more details about blended learning follow this link .
Grade 12.
Weighted grade. Prerequisite is AP Macroeconomics.
This college-level course deals with topics pertaining to microeconomics, including the study of the market system, pricing, resource allocation, distribution, and current domestic economic problems. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Microeconomics exam may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 12.
Weighted grade.
This college-level course deals with macroeconomics and includes such topics as the Fiscal and Monetary policy, GDP, inflation, unemployment, and the global economy. Studies also include consumer topics to satisfy the state requirement for Consumer Economics. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Macroeconomics examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 12.
This online course offers students an alternative to a traditional classroom setting while meeting the State of Illinois graduation requirement. The course will integrate economic concepts in combination with development of financial literacy and consumer responsibility. Instruction centers on the role of individuals in the economy – as citizens, workers, and consumers. Students develop skills related to money management; decision-making, use of credit, insurance, savings, investing, taxation, and consumer protection. A deeper understanding of the free enterprise system and laws of supply and demand are developed through real-life consumer simulations.
Grade 12.
Consumer Economics, a required course, will integrate economic concepts with consumer skills, a combination necessary for added satisfaction in the use of personal resources. Instruction will center on the student’s role in the economy as a citizen, consumer, and worker. Topics will include money management, buying goods and services, housing, banking and the Federal Reserve System, financial institutions and the use of credit and loans, consumer protection, insurance, savings and investing, pricing of products, supply and demand, taxation, government, and the free enterprise system. The capstone project of the course is a real-life consumer simulation.
Grade 11-12.
Prerequisite is Introduction to Education.
Education 2 is a field experience course with each student spending a minimum of 40 clock-hours in a classroom setting. Coursework focuses on the development of human relations and problem-solving skills necessary for an effective classroom. Students examine various policies, procedures, and routine activities that are part of a teacher’s role. The 40 clock-hour field experience is mandatory for credit; students will provide transportation to offsite locations if needed.
Dual credit opportunity is available through this course.
This course meets in a blended attendance pattern using a dynamic, flexible schedule. For more details about blended learning follow this link.
Grade 11-12.
Introduction to Education provides an introduction to teaching as a profession in the American educational system. Students will participate in authentic experiences, including fifteen clock hours of field observations in a K-12 school setting. Students will explore, reflect, and begin to develop the skills necessary to become an elementary or secondary educator. The class offers a variety of perspectives on education, including historical, philosophical, social, legal, and ethical issues in a diverse society. In addition to practical experiences, students will learn about the organization and structure of our school system.
Dual credit opportunity is available through this course.
This course meets in a blended attendance pattern using a dynamic, flexible schedule. For more details about blended learning follow this link.
Grade 11-12.
This course is designed to be a capstone course in the business curriculum pertaining to the financial sequence. The course will focus on the following major areas of finance: US stock markets, financial statements and ratios, mutual funds, bonds, and personal finance. The course will emphasize real-world business and investment situations for student analysis and decision-making strategies. A materials fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12
Are you familiar with your rights? This online eLo Business Law course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of the United States legal system as it relates to business rights and responsibilities. Anyone who is planning a career in any area of business will benefit from this class. Civil and criminal law, consumer rights, contracts, corporate structures, and the legal obligations required within business organizations are included.