• Accounting
• Financial Literacy
• Introduction To Business
• Business Communications

• Entrepreneurship
• Employability
• CBI CO-OP

• Computer Science Essentials
• Computer Science Explorations
• Coding Basics
• Game Development using C#
• Computer Science Internship

Prerequisites:  None.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

This course begins by teaching students how to perform tasks within Microsoft Word, such as creating and managing documents, formatting text, paragraphs and sections, creating tables and lists, applying references and inserting and formatting objects.  After establishing the core skills within Word, students will become proficient using Microsoft Excel to perform tasks such as creation and management of worksheets and workbooks.  Students will also learn development of formulas for calculation, cross-referencing, and reporting will follow into more advanced skills, including PivotTables, and charting with data projections.  These functions serve as the basis for understanding the fundamentals of business oriented communication and etiquette in a professional environment through text-intensive media and data reporting software.

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  Algebra I with a “C” or better.

One Credit.  One Year.

The CodeHS Introduction to Computer Science curriculum teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem solving skills.  Once students complete the CodeHS Introduction to Computer Science course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in JavaScript.

Fee:  $5.00 (for 3D printing)

Prerequisites:  None.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

An essential exploratory business class for both entrepreneurs (own your own business) and students thinking about pursuing any Business Major after high school.  Accounting is the language of business, yet can be used for personal use as well.  This course covers the basics of keeping accurate records of all business transactions, how each transaction affects the businesses profit margin, how to pay your employees, and how to show depreciation on capital equipment to name a few topics covered.  This course will also cover career paths such as Bookkeeping, Tax Accounting, Payroll Processing, Certified Public Accountant and Accounting Controls just to name a few.

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  None.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

This course introduces students to the tools required to manage their own financial life.  Students will obtain fundamental knowledge and skills in banking services, insurance, and securities and investments.  They will acquire knowledge of financial analysis and application, economics, international business and business relationships.  Knowledge management and information technology will be emphasized.  Employability skills, leadership and communication will be incorporated in classroom activities.  Personal financial management is taught and includes balancing a checkbook, living debt-free, and planning for the future (investments, insurance, taxes and credit).  

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  None.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

Learn basic coding concepts using drag and drop coding environments like Scratch, MIT App Inventor and Karel.  This introductory course is designed for students who have an interest in learning about coding, but aren’t necessarily wanting to pursue a computer science career path.  This course is also a great starting point for students not meeting the Algebra requirement for the Into to Computer Science course.

Fee:  $5.00 (for 3D printing)

Prerequisites:  Complete application form.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

Students help the school and community by providing mentoring to their peers and teachers, maintaining technology, and creating digital content.  Students do not need to have high-level tech skills to join this program, but should have a desire to learn, a strong work ethic and a willingness to help others.  Students in this program are selected via an application process.  Students should fill out the interest form available online at this link:

http://forms.gle/NTafeymkrvuLP4ik7 

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  Computer Science Essentials.

One Credit.  One Year.

This course will prepare students to design and program games using commercial and open source programs and applications.  Students will learn industry standard programming language constructs to write programs that integrate classes, class methods, and class instances.  Students will learn input method handling, animation, collision detection, games physics and basic artificial intelligence.

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  Acceptance by COTC to earn COTC credit.  

½ Credit.  One Semester.

COTC:  BUS105

The purpose of this course is to equip students with the basic understanding of the world of business.  Emphasis on real world opportunities, the role of government, the impact of technology, entrepreneurship/partnership/corporations, business ethics, human resource management, the global economy, and much more.  Students will learn to establish business goals and create a plan to meet them.  This course provides a solid foundation for dealing with the ever changing business world.

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  Computer Science Essentials.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

This semester course is for students who have taken Computer Science Essentials and are ready to further their knowledge in computer science concepts.  The course is set up as a self-directed course where students can choose modules that are of interest to them and complete them in whatever order they want.  Learning modules include, but are not limited to:  Programming in Python, backend web development using PHP and MySQL, 3D modeling using Blender, Interactive Arduino Projects, Advanced Game Development and CyberSecurity.  Certification options may be available as well if there is enough interest.  

Fee:  None

Prerequisites:  Computer Science Exploration I.

½ Credit.  One Semester.

This course is a continuation of Exploration I.  Students will be expected to choose modules not yet completed in Exploration I, or present an individual learning plan that is approved by the instructor.  

Fee:  None

Prerequisites: ELA 10 and Geometry

½ Credit.  One Semester.

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of small business ownership and management.  Students will build skills in all facets of entrepreneurship including idea generation, product creation, branding, and marketing, developing relationships, sales, etc.  This course will be hands-on, as students will be directly involved in operating a small business within Mount Vernon High School.  The variety of activities involved in this course will provide students with the basic skills necessary to be successful in a constantly evolving environment.

Fee:  None