School District of Waukesha High School Course Selection Guide ...

Computer Applications II (Course #4021)Fee: NoneTranscripted CreditPrerequisite: Computer Applications IComputer Applications II will increase your knowledge of the productivity capabilities of our digital world.Efficient use of software means your preparedness for collegiate computer skills along with career skillswill be way above average! Using a project‐based curriculum, you’ll concentrate on the advanced featuresof Microsoft Office, publishing software and Web 2.0 tools. Students will be prepared to take MicrosoftOffice Specialist certification exams.Successful completion will earn you three WCTC credits, which are transferable to some four‐yearuniversities.Personal Financial Planning (Course #4024)Fee: NoneIt's too bad money doesn't come with instructions. We all need to know how to spend it, save it, andborrow it wisely. Financial literacy among teens has been recognized as a necessity to assure financialsuccess. Personal Financial Planning helps students become financially literate by gaining knowledge in theareas of banking services, using credit wisely, planning savings and investments, and developingtechniques for personal financial management and budgeting.Leadership (Course #4028)Fee: NoneSuccessful athletes, powerful business people, and highly effective individuals ‐ what do they have incommon? They must have strong leadership skills to achieve success. This class is designed to teachstudents leadership skills that will be important to their future ‐ regardless of career goals. This classteaches several of the new "basic skills" identified as crucial for success into the next century, includingproblem solving and creative thinking; self‐esteem, goal setting and motivation; interpersonal skills andteamwork; situational leadership and communication. The class emphasizes small group work and handsonexperiences.Keyboarding Essentials (Course#4033)Fee: NonePrepare yourself for the computerized workplace. This course is intended for students who need to learn orimprove their keyboarding technique and skills. Students will master touch keyboarding and improve theirproofreading, editing, and writing skills while formatting letters, reports, tables, and other documents. Masterthe skill you can’t do without in today’s world where the keyboard is the primary means of communicationand technology input. This course is recommended for Computer Applications I.Advertising and Marketing (Course #4035)Fee: NoneWhat is Promotion?Getting the word out about a business is a key ingredient to the success of that business. In this course,students will use hands‐on techniques and learn how to use the promotional mix effectively. Creative andenergetic people who think "outside the box" are in heavy demand by many of today's largestcorporations and small businesses. Promotion, display, pricing, packaging, and marketing research are alltopics covered as students develop advertising campaigns based on local, regional and national needs.17