RESEARCH
101
BTBA10 |
½
CREDIT |
Knowledge and skill information necessary for success in either
college or business. This course teaches the correct MLA formatting
style required by colleges and Nauset Regional High School. Stress
is placed on multi-tasking research strategies, avoiding plagiarism
and problem solving effective research.
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| BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY
ELECTIVE COURSES |
ACCOUNTING
I (Grades 10-12)
BTBA21 |
1
CREDIT - MATH |
A full - year course recommended for college-bound students planning
a career in any area of business and for students entering accounting,
secretarial and general office occupations. Accounting I will acquaint
students with the principles and practices of double-entry accounting.
Students will examine the entire accounting cycle as applied to sole
proprietorships and partnerships. The relationship of using the computer
to do accounting functions will also be covered.
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ACCOUNTING
II (Grades 11-12)
BTBA22
Prerequisite: Accounting I
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1
CREDIT - MATH |
Accounting II is a full-year course focusing on accounting concepts,
theory and computerized accounting. This advanced accounting course
introduces the student to corporate accounting, cost accounting, inventory
accounting and payroll accounting.
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ADVANCED
VIDEO (Grades 9-12)
BTBA82
Prerequisite: Intro to Video |
½
CREDIT |
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Do you think 400 sound effects could shake up your movie making?
Does the word "Director" mean anything to you? Your
skills achieved in BTBA81 (intro to video) will help sort out the
bells and whistles added to this class. Digital cameras, editing,
voiceovers, music inserts, and creating action shots using shadows
are only a mere sampling of the innovative techniques you will be
introduced to. Come find the magic recipie for creating attractive
and interesting programs. With some added "know-how"
your productions will be as successful as you!
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ADVERTISING
AND MARKETING (Grades 10-12)
BTBA23 |
½
CREDIT |
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The study of the components of advertising and its function within
the total marketing function. The course examines advertising campaigns
and procedures dealing with planning, creation, production, media,
management, research and budgeting. Students will explore how advertising
is used to identify specific tasks to help promote business sales.
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COLLEGE/BUSINESS
TECHNO (Grades 9-12)
BTBA41 |
½
CREDIT |
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This hands-on personal-use course builds and excellent foundation
for college or employment. Emphasis is placed on advanced functions
of Microsoft Office and other Internet communications skills. Market
your talents by creating a portfolio of projects from Microsoft
Office to demonstrate your knowledge and creativity.
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COMIC
BOOK CREATION (Grades 9-12)
BTBA12 |
½
CREDIT |
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This course is the perfect entry point for the budding cartoon creator.
Conventional and computer drawing methods will be used as students
learn about the practical steps in successful comic book creation.
Steps include preparative sketches, storyboards and character model
sheets to fully illustrate a completed comic book. In addition,
students will look at successful artists past and present, comparing
their styles, influences and techniques.
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COMPUTER
AIDED DRAFTING I - Drawing on the computer! Grades 9-12
BTBA13 |
½
CREDIT |
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Introductory course in mechanical design drafting using the microcomputer
as a tool. Mostly hands on drawing experience in a lab/lecture
environment with hands on experience that will enable students to
draw on the computer. Uses the professional CADKEY software
program. Develop the ability to communicate ideas through
the medium of mechanical drawing. Upon
completion you will have a mechanical drafting portfolio.
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COMPUTER
AIDED DRAFTING II - Design a house from the ground up! Grades
9-12
BTBA14 |
½
CREDIT |
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Introductory course in architectural design drafting using the computer
as a tool. Mostly hands on drawing experience in a lab/lecture
environment that will enable students to learn about designing a
house from the first steps to completion. Uses DATACAD professional
software program. Develop the ability to communicate ideas
through the medium of architectural drawing oriented toward residential
construction. Upon completion you will have an architectural
drafting portfolio.
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COMPUTER
CREATIONS AND DESIGN(Grades 9-12)
BTBA15 |
½
CREDIT |
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Electronic desktop publishing is one of the most rapidly advancing
technologies in the computer field today. Create elaborate presentations,
calendars, brochures, flyers and timelines. Using digital technology
create a publication of your high school memories. Learn how to
personalize your designs by integrating photographs, artwork and
digital media.
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CONSUMER
MATH (Grades 11-12)
MA35 |
1 CREDIT - MATH |
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Students are introduced to such everyday life skills as balancing
a checkbook, calculating net pay, budgeting expenses, making cost
comparisons, buying and renting a home and finding the cost of operating
a motor vehicle. The goal of this course is to enable students to
make good decisions concerning matters of money and finance in their
daily lives.
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CONTRACTUAL
LAW - What do you need to know before you sign your name? (Grades
10-12)
BTBA61 |
½
CREDIT |
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What is a contract? What are my rights? What are my
responsibilities? What form must a contract be in? When
does the contract end? This course will tie content into real
life situations (contracts), emphasize practical points to reduce
your legal risks for individuals and businesses.
- How do contracts
come about?
- What is legal
and illegal in a contract?
- What form
must the contract be in?
- How do I
know when the contract is ended?
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CRIMINOLOGY
- What do police officers really do and need to know? (Grades 10-12)
BTBA62
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½ CREDIT |
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An introduction to criminal justice. What happens when the
police arrive? This class will explore the methods used by
police officers in solving crimes.
- Search and
seizure 4th ammendment
- Initial Investigation
- Direct and
circumstantial evidence
- Crime scene
records
- Basic
leads and information
- Major
investigative techniques
Topics
covered include: the nature of the crime, law and criminal
justice, police and law enforcement, courts, corrections and the
juvenile justice system. Relavant topics for today will be
stressed through the use of current materials and videos.
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DEVELOPING
A BUSINESS PLAN (Grades 10-12)
BTBA26
Prerequisite: Introduction to Business |
½
CREDIT |
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Introduction to business plan development. Achieving success in
business starts with a business plan. Using information from Introduction
to Business, students will design a comprehensive business plan
for a retail, wholesale or service type business. This course will
tie content into real life situations.
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INTRO
TO BUSINESS (Grades 9-12)
BTBA28 |
½
CREDIT |
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Are you thinking of pursuing a business/management career or maybe
owning your own business someday? This course is designed to introduce
students to the important role business plays in the lives of individuals
as consumers and workers. College-bound students are encouraged
to take this course to help strengthen management and leadership
skills. The course covers different types of businesses, management
and leadership theories, marketing and advertising and managing
and operating a small business. Students will also learn how to
develop commercials, provide publicity, design products, understand
promotion techniques and develop pricing strategies.
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INTRODUCTION
TO VIDEO TECHNOLOGY (Grades 9-12)
BTBA81 |
½
CREDIT |
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Want to learn invaluable lessons which can open doors in multiple
career fields? Are you the next Katie Couric, Dick Vitale,
or Steven Spielberg? Then get ready for some action!
We'll even supply the lights and cameras too. Learn how to
"tell the story" like a pro, or frame a camera shot like
a freelance videographer for the PGA golf tour. There's a
niche for everyone. Whether you are the talent or the crew,
writer or set designer - we will discover your best side!
You might even show up on Nauset News. No make-up required!
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CONSUMER
LAW - What are your rights and responsibilities as a consumer? (Grades
9-12)
BTBA63 |
½
CREDIT |
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An overview of consumer law for individuals and businesses.
The course will tie content into real life situations, emphasize
practical points to reduce legal risks and discuss alternative ways
of resolving disputes.
- Buying
a car
- Buying
other things
- Insuring
a car
- Importance
of warranties
- Unfair
and deceptive sales practices
- Staying
at a hotel
- Flying,
riding the train or bus
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LIFE
– THE REAL SURVIVOR SHOW (Grades 9-12)
BTBA46 |
½
CREDIT |
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Figuring it all out. You and life beyond high school. An overview
of planning for the future. Do you know yourself – what influence
does the revolution in the workplace, civics and citizenship, marriage,
a place to call home and advertisement have on you.
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MOCK
TRIAL (Grades 9-12)
BTBA65 |
½
CREDIT |
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Mock trial provides an active learning opportunity and requires
cooperation among participants. This course helps students gain
a practical understanding of the way the American legal system functions,
while leaning the details of trial processes and procedures. Students
will act as witness and/or attorneys for a minimum of three mock
trials that are held outside of class (attendance is required).
Students will develop important lifetime skills: critical analysis
of problems, reasoning, listening, oral presentation (argue cases).
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PERSONAL
FINANCE (Grades 10-12)
BTBA47 |
½
CREDIT |
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Learn financial survival skills. You will discover how to efficiently
handle personal finance and consumption expenditures. Topics will
include budgeting, credit cards, checking and savings accounts,
risk management (property, life, health and auto insurance) and
consumer rights.
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PERSONAL
FINANCE II (Grades 10-12)
BTBA48
Prerequisite: Personal Finance I |
½
CREDIT |
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Most people dream of becoming wealthy. The time to learn wealth-building
strategies and to develop successful financial planning is now –
while you are young. Students will study financing for the future,
how to manage credit and risk, how to make effective buying decisions,
investing in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate.
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TECHNOLOGY
WORLD (Grades 10-12)
BTBA16 |
½ CREDIT - ENGLISH |
This course will be a global meeting ground, a virtual think tank,
where class members will focus on technology of the present and future.
Students will use magazines, the internet, textbooks and blogs to
introduce themselves into emerging innovations in the technology world.
Coverage includes hardware, software, networking, wireless computing,
personal technology, security and cutting-edge technology form the
business and consumer world. Discussions on readings and keeping a
journal will play an important role in students grades.
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VIDEO
PRODUCTION (Grades 10-12)
BTBA83
Prerequisite: Intro and Advanced Video or teacher permission |
½
CREDIT |
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Think you've done it all? Not until you top it off with Video
Production. A course geared toward the student with the amazing
critical eye. Digital cameras and digital editing will be
on hand to tap into your creative side. Routine field trips
will occur to capture unique outdoor and indoor footage such as
the surroundings of Salt Pond Visitors Center and local beaches.
Interesting stories that arise in the community will also be incoorporated
for the class to cover. School related events, advanced camera
techniques, and script writing will all be incorporated into the
class. Consider Video Production a journey. Whether
you like to work alone or with a small multi-camera crew, we will
cover your techniques and organization involved in transforming
your ideas in your head into a persuasive presentation on the screen.
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COMMUNITY
FILMING (Grades 10-12)
BTBA25 |
FULL
YEAR - 1 CREDIT
1/2
YEAR - 1/2CREDIT |
Do
you want to be in the film industry capturing the action on the
fields and the community? Film real life action and events! Receive
credit for your passion and gain experience for a future in videography.
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WEB
PAGE DESIGN (Grades 9-12)
BTBA17 |
½
CREDIT |
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This course introduces students to basic web page design. Student
will first learn HTML code and apply it to web pages that they create
and edit in class. Dreamweaver is then introduced to provide students
with the basic editing skills necessary to create and maintain an
Internet web page.
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