Magdalene Lawton (mlawton@colleton.k12.sc.us) is one of the instructors of Business, Finance, and Marketing courses at CCHS. She has been teaching for forty-one years in the following schools: Colleton Middle School, Colleton County Middle School and presently Colleton County High School. During those years, Mrs. Lawton has taught Special Ed. (self-contained), Language Arts, Keyboarding, Reading, Google Basics and presently Integrated Business Apps-1. She has been married for 24 years (Tommy) and have one daughter, Alexis, who graduated from Columbia College, December 14, 2019 and now is attending USC Graduate School. Ms. Lawton's hobbies include: traveling, reading, shopping, listening to good music and watching sports with her husband.

Tabatha McLaine (tmclaine@colleton.k12.sc.us) is one of the instructors of Business, Finance, and Marketing courses at CCHS.

William Smyly (wsmyly@colleton.k12.sc.us) is one of the instructors of Business, Finance, and Marketing courses at CCHS.

These are the Business, Finance, and Marketing completer pathways available at CCHS:

Accounting (520301) (Three Credits Required) *PHASING OUT*

Accounting 1 (5001)

Required 1 credit

Accounting 2 (5005)

Required 1 credit

IBA 1 (5020) *

1 credit

IBA 2 (5021)

1 credit

Personal Finance (5131) *

1 credit

Entrepreneurship (5400) *

1 credit

Business Finance (5273)*

1 credit

Business Law (5044)*

1 credit

Banking Services (520803) (Three Credits Required) *NEW*

Banking Services (5271)

Required 1 credit

Business Finance (5273)

Required 1 credit

Accounting 1 (5001)*

1 credit

Business Law (5044)*

1 credit

Entrepreneurship (5400)

1 credit

IBA 1 (5020)*

1 credit

IBA 2 (5021)

1 credit

Marketing (5421)*

1 credit

Personal Finance (5131)*

1 credit

Business Finance (520804) (Three Credits Required) *NEW*

Accounting 1 (5001)

Required 1 credit

Business Finance (5273)

Required 1 credit

Banking Services (5271)*

1 credit

Business Law (5044)*

1 credit

Entrepreneurship (5400) *

1 credit

IBA 1 (5020)*

1 credit

IBA 2 (5021)

1 credit

Marketing (5421)*

1 credit

Personal Finance (5131)*

1 credit

Business Information Management (521206) (Three Credits Required)

Digital Publications Design (5176)

Required 1 credit

Image Editing 1 (5340)

Required 1 credit

Accounting 1 (5001) *

1 credit

IBA 1 (5020) *

1 credit

IBA 2 (5021)

1 credit

Advertising (5470)

1 credit

Fundamentals Of Computing (5023)*

1 credit

Digital Multimedia (5030) *

1 credit

Web Page Design & Dev (5031) *

1 credit

Entrepreneurship (5400) *

1 credit

Business Law (5044)

1 credit

General Management (520201) (Three Credits Required)

Accounting 1 (5001)

Required 1 credit

Entrepreneurship (5400)

Required 1 credit

Accounting 2 (5005) *

1 credit

IBA 1 (5020) *

1 credit

IBA 2 (5021)

1 credit

Business Law (5044) *

1 credit

Marketing (5421) *

1 credit

Web Page Design & Dev (5031) *

1 credit

Marketing Communications (090903) (Three Credits Required)

Advertising (5470) OR Digital Media Marketing (5422)

Required 1 credit

Marketing (5421)

Required 1 credit

IBA 1 (5020) *

1 credit

IBA 2 (5021)

1 credit

Digital Multimedia (5030) *

1 credit

Web Page Design & Dev (5031) *

1 credit

Digital Publications Design (5176) *

1 credit

Image Editing 1 (5340) *

1 credit

Entrepreneurship (5400) *

1 credit

Sports & Ent Mark 1 (5425) *

1 credit

These are the Business, Finance, and Marketing courses available at CCHS:

Accounting 1

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1

Accounting 1 is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices necessary in the preparation and maintenance of financial records concerned with business management and operations. Students are exposed to the accounting cycle, cash control systems, payroll, and careers in accounting.

Accounting 2

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Accounting 2

Accounting 2 provides advanced skills that build upon those acquired in Accounting 1. Students continue applying accounting concepts related to business entities. Additional accounting skills will be developed, including preparing and journalizing payroll records, calculating and recording adjusting entries, and interpreting financial information. The student will demonstrate knowledge of accounting principles through the use of computer software and simulated activities.

Advertising

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Marketing

Advertising is designed to introduce the concepts of advertising, planning strategies, communication skills, and career development. Course content includes budget development, media selection, design, and the preparation of ads for various media.

Banking Services

Unit Weight: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): None

Banking Services is designed to offer a unique approach to understanding the banking services. It provides an introduction to banking services and functions, history and purpose of banking, money and interest, deposits in banking, negotiable instruments, bank loans, mortgages, specialized bank services, promoting the bank, security and ethics, and careers in banking.

Business Finance

Unit Weight: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Accounting 1

Business Finance is designed to provide students with an understanding of how corporations, organizations, and businesses handle money. Concepts include the management of money, accounting methodologies, investing strategies, and effective financial management.

Business Law

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Business Law develops an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in personal and business law with applications applied to everyday roles as consumers, citizens, and workers. The student will have an understanding of the American legal system, courts/court procedures, criminal justice systems, torts, the civil justice system, oral and written contracts, sales contracts and warranties, consumer protection, social responsibility, and ethics.

Digital Media Marketing

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): IBA 1

Digital Media Marketing is an overview of techniques in digital marketing media, including non-linear editing introducing students to the primary feature set and basic interface of industry standard editing software. Students will plan and execute a storyboard for producing their final product, to include podcasts, DVDs, video blogs, and webcasts. Students learn to demonstrate basic digital video camera technique, digital sound, and lighting. In addition, students will perform basic editing functions while familiarizing themselves with the software’s user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

Digital Publications Design

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Digital Publication Design (formerly Digital Desktop Publishing) combines the business world with graphic design and allows students to use their creativity to produce business and personal publications. Students create, format, illustrate, design, edit/revise, and print publications including newsletters, flyers, brochures, reports, advertising materials, catalogs, posters, and other publications. Students who excel have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized Adobe certification.

Discovering Computer Science

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Students will be exposed to introductory computer science topics with an emphasis on computational thinking and problem solving. Students will be empowered to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. Students will create their own websites, apps, and games. This survey course will expose students to introductory computer science topics with an emphasis on computational thinking and problem solving applied to a variety of contexts. Students will be empowered to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.

Entrepreneurship

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Entrepreneurship is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop an effective business plan for small business ownership. An important part of the course will be the incorporation of economics, ethics, legal aspects, logistics, research, staffing, strategies for financing, and technology.

Fundamentals Of Computing

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Fundamentals of Computing (formerly Exploring Computer Science) is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Through creativity and innovation, students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills to implement projects that are relevant to students’ lives. They will create a variety of computing artifacts while collaborating in teams. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the history and operation of computers, programming, and web design. Students will also be introduced to computing careers and will examine societal and ethical issues of computing.

Fundamentals Of Web Page Design & Development

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals Of Computing

Fundamentals of Web Page Design will guide students in the development of websites in a project-based, problem-solving environment. Students will learn the industry standard languages, HTML and CSS, which are used in every website on the web today. Students will learn how to create a portfolio of content-rich, well-styled websites. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification.

Image Editing 1

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals Of Computing

Image editing tools are used by industry professionals to edit and enhance most images presented in magazines, newspapers, and other media. Image Editing is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to master image manipulation and photographic retouching. Students will explore the technical and artistic aspects of image editing by creating images to be used in various types of media. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for industry certification.

Integrated Business Applications 1

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Integrated Business Applications 1 provides in-depth instruction in Microsoft (MS) Office applications that will lead to national certifications. The applications covered include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Microsoft (MS) Access (optional). Students will learn the features and benefits of the application program and apply their knowledge in various problem-based activities. In addition, students are engaged in applying key critical thinking skills and the practice of ethical and appropriate behavior for the responsible use of technology. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Specialist Associate certifications offered by Certiport.

Integrated Business Applications 2

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Integrated Business Applications 1

Integrated Business Applications 2 is designed to provide advanced instruction in Microsoft Office applications that will lead to Core and Expert national certifications. The applications covered include advanced levels of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access. Students will learn the features and benefits of the application programs and apply their knowledge in various problem-based and critical thinking activities. This course prepares students for the Microsoft Specialist Expert certifications offered by Certiport.

Marketing

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Marketing introduces marketing concepts and examines the economic, marketing, and business fundamentals, in addition to the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution. The standards listed are core standards and those standards reflecting the needs of the local business community. This is the basic course in the marketing curriculum and should be taken before the specialized courses.

Personal Finance

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Personal Finance introduces students to the fundamentals of personal finance, which include budgeting, obtaining credit, maintaining deposit accounts, understanding investments, understanding risk management, computing taxes, and analyzing the basic elements of finance.

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