Business Department

Business DepartmentChristian County High School

~Our Mission~

Help each student to:Develop business, financial, and computer literacyLearn and apply leadership experiencesBecome aware of the many career opportunities in business and the technical skills required for eachDemonstrate proficiency in various business-related competitionsBecome CAREER READY

What We OfferCareer ReadinessIndustry CertificationsCareer MajorsCo-Op ProgramFBLACollege Credit

Business CoursesAccounting and Finance FoundationsAdvanced Computer ApplicationsBusiness LawBusiness ManagementComputer and Technology ApplicationsEntrepreneurshipFinancial AccountingHelp DeskHelp DeskLeadership DynamicsMultimedia PublishingPrincipals of MarketingSports and Event MarketingTravel and Tourism MarketingWord ProcessingWork Experience Business (CO-OP) Career Readiness Any student eventually has a career as a goal. Thus, Career Readiness is for ALL students as each of the three skills -- academic, technical and employability -- are a necessary foundation on which students can build lives and be prepared to confront the inevitable changes life brings.

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College Ready:Must meet benchmarks on one of the following:College ReadyACT

COMPASS

KYOTE

Career Ready: Must meet benchmarks for one requirement in Career Academic area and must meet one requirement inCareer Technical areaCareer Ready AcademicCareer Ready TechnicalArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)

ACT Work Keys (Applied Math, Locating information, and Reading for Information) Kentucky Occupational Skills Standards Assessment (KOSSA)

Industry CertificatesBonus: College AND Career Ready must meet at least one from each area

College Ready AcademicCareer Ready TechnicalACT or COMPASS or KYOTEKOSSA

Industry CertificatesNOTES: (1) By meeting the College Ready Academic definition, the student does not have to take the additional tests of ASVAB or Work Keys for the bonus area. (2) For accountability purposes, the bonus shall not allow the readiness percentageto exceed 100 percent.Career Majors and Career ReadinessComplete a series of four courses to complete a career majorPass the KOSSA exam or industry certification r to become career ready

Administrative Support Career MajorAccounting Career MajorBusiness Multimedia Career MajorInformation Processing Career MajorBusiness Management Career MajorMarketing Career MajorIndustry CertificationsIC3MOSThese industry certifications are recognized world-wide and will look great on a college application or resume

IC3 Certification TestInternet and Computing Core CertificationPurpose of this Certification:Provide students and job seekers with the educational/training foundation to succeed not only in technical careers, but also in any field or job position requiring the use of computers.

IC3 Exam StructureStructured around 3 individual exams:Computing FundamentalsKey ApplicationsLiving Online

IC3Computing Fundamentals ExamCovers subjects needed for: a foundational understanding of computingknowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems

IC3-Key Applications ExamIncludes questions covering 3 applications: Word processingSpreadsheet softwarePresentation softwareAlso includes questions on common features of all applications such as starting, opening, and saving files.

IC3-Living Online ExamCovers aspects of working in an Internet or networked environment.Includes:Basic knowledge of networks and the Internet.Skills with Electronic Mail and Web browsers.Skills required to find and evaluate information.Understanding issues related to computing and the Internet at home, school, and work. (Ergonomics, Security, Ethics, Internet Rules)

MOS CertificationMicrosoft Office SpecialistWorld-wide , performance-based certification testProvides skill-verification tools that help to assess a person's skills in using Microsoft Office programs Demonstrates the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple programs in the Microsoft Office system.

Business Co-Op Program

Learn about business first-hand as you earn money and high school creditsNetwork with professionals and make life-long connectionsStudents must complete 3 business courses PRIOR to the senior year to be eligible to co-op

College CreditCollege credit through Murray State University may be available for Advanced Computer and Technology Applications

FBLAFuture Business Leaders of AmericaDevelop leadership skillsAttend exciting field tripsParticipate in rewarding community service activitiesCompete at the regional, state, and national level$20 yearly membership dues

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