1. The most recent data according to the United States Department of Education: 1,524,000 bachelor degree recipients Largest number of degrees were received in the field of business (328,000) 1 out of every 5 college students received a degree in the field of business – SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2009). Digest of Education Statistics, 2008 (NCES 2009-020), Chapter 3. Digest of Education Statistics, 2008

2. As a 9 th grader, you can enroll in the following courses: Business Essentials Computer Applications Entrepreneurship Marketing: Promotion/ Advertising Marketing: Product/ Branding Personal Finance Why take business electives as a 9 th grader? More opportunities to determine your career path during HIGH SCHOOL Figure out what area of business you are interested in Prepare yourself for advanced courses & opportunities ADVANCED BUSINESS COURSES Accounting I and II Advanced Computer Applications Business Law I and II Business Internship/On-the Job Training IHM/ School Store

3. Business Law I Business Essentials Entrepreneurship Marketing (3 choices) Personal Finance ½ credit How the legal system works Introduction to business concepts Create new business ideas Foundations of marketing Consumer Credit purchasing, legal protection, money management, banking Careers in law: attorney, judge, law enforcement Fundamentals of managing and marketing a business Small business start-up requirements Marketing Mix: Product, Place, Price, Promotion Investing Fundamentals stocks, bonds, mutual funds (Stock Market Game) Criminal LawHuman Resources, career planning (resume, cover letter, job interview) Decision Making: financial and marketing know-how Concepts of advertising & promotion, product development & branding Protect your Finances tax strategies, home & auto insurance, health & life insurance Civil LawFinancial Mgmt (payroll, prepare financial statements) Create a business plan (DECA event and FNB competition) Board Game Project, Cereal Box Project Retirement Planning Time Value of Money Future & Present Value Contract LawFood Mobile Project, Virtual Business Sim- Restaurant Mgmt Management & Leadership Skills (One Minute Manager) (Who Moved My Cheese?) Promotion Plans, School Store Designs, Virtual Business Sim- Sports & Entertainment Online Game Sims H&R Block Budget Challenge, Virtual Business Sim-PF

4. As a 9 th grader, you can enroll in the following courses: Computer Graphics Web Design Software Game Design I & II Emerging Technologies Why take computer electives as a 9 th grader? Enhance your computer skills to prepare for tomorrow Complete your 1 credit graduation requirement Prepare yourself for upper-level courses & career opportunities UPPER-LEVEL COMPUTER COURSES Advanced Web DesignJava Programming HONORS Programming – Java AP Computer Science A CAPS – Global Business Technology Solutions Media

5. Computer Graphics Web Design Software Game Design I & II Emerging Technologies ½ credit Adobe PhotoshopProject Based Curriculum GreenfootWeb-based applications Adobe IllustratorHTML and xHTML & web software Intro to GamingTechnology literacy Adobe In-DesignWeb 2.0 Technologies Intro to Java Programming Web Security Presentation SoftwareCollege Readiness Skills Develop a User Interface File management Digital MediaOnline Course Prep Skills & Tools Enhance your logical thinking skills Presentations

6. As a 9 th grader, you can enroll in the following courses: Food Decisions Culinary Essentials Culinary Arts I Apparel & Interior Essentials Interior Design Why take Family & Consumer Science electives as a 9 th grader? Enhance your creativity and design skills Develop useful and essential life-long skills Prepare yourself for upper-level courses & career opportunities UPPER-LEVEL FACS COURSES Design Studio I Design Studio II Culinary Arts II Child Development & Human Growth I & II CAPS – Practicum in Teacher Ed I & II 2020 Instructor

7. Food Decisions Culinary Essentials Culinary Arts I Apparel & Interior Essentials Interior Design ½ credit Emphasis on effects of food & lifestyle choices Introduction to professional food preparation Learn professional preparation techniques Learn the latest in color and design principles Use color, fabrics, furniture and accessories to create a home environment Healthy meals, snack, sports nutrition & wellness Utilize new technology in food preparation Advanced baking methods Trends in the field of fashion, textiles and interiors will be explored. Use elements and principles of design Prepare a variety of foods Learn baking techniques, meat preparation Create a variety of dishes Utilize technology Evaluate floor plans that meet lifestyle needs Life-long skill Learn advanced cooking methods Explore careers in Restaurant & Event Mgmt Learn about current trends Utilize technology

8. As a 9 th grader, you can enroll in the following courses: Drafting I / CAD Wood Technologies I Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) Principles of Engineering (POE) Why take Industrial Technology electives as a 9 th grader? Enhance your creativity and design skills Develop useful and essential life-long skills Prepare yourself for upper-level courses & career opportunities UPPER-LEVEL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES Drafting II / Architecture Drafting III / Advanced Concepts in CAD Wood Technologies II CAPS – Engineering courses

9. Drafting I / CADWood Tech I Intro to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering 1 credit½ credit1 credit Drafting and Design Concepts Study materials and processing Learn engineering design process Explore the different engineering fields Computer Aided Design (CAD) Identify characteristics of materials Create an engineering portfolio Learn engineering communication/ documentation Life-long skillApply safety rulesTeamwork/LeadershipUtilize technology Use current technology Read working drawings Explore production & marketing of products Build and test materials Develop Leadership skills Complete wood projects College credit available

10. As a 9 th grader, you can enroll in the following courses: 21 st Century Journalism Media Production I – Broadcast Media & Pop Culture Why take Multimedia electives as a 9 th grader? Enhance your creativity and design skills Develop useful and essential life-long skills Prepare yourself for upper-level courses & career opportunities UPPER-LEVEL MULTIMEDIA COURSES Digital Communication s NEWSPAPER I Digital Communication s YEARBOOK Digital Communicatio ns NEWSPAPER II Media Production II Broadcast CAPS Filmmaking Digital Design/photo Multimedia -Journalism

11. Any future questions? Perri LaTerza: CTE Department Chair platerza@bluevalleyk12.org Terry Miller: FACS Teacher tmiller01@bluevalleyk12.org Cody Parks: Trade & Industry Teacher cparks@bluevalleyk12.org Steven Cortez: Broadcast Teacher scortez@bluevalleyk12.org Visit the BVSW Enrollment Website! www.bluevalleyk12.org/bvsw/enrollment