The number of credits is based on the number of hours accumulated up to a maximum of fifteen credits during a student's high school years. A complimentary course designed to provide students with a broad awareness of the impact that presentation and communication, print, photography, and media design and application make in every aspect of their lives. In an information society, characterized by rapid change in the social, economics, and technological environments, students must be prepared to use information and technology effectively and efficiently. Financial Management A strand in Career and Technology Studies designed to provide an opportunity for students to learn about the development and use of financial information and to apply this information within the context of business and personal life. In our rapidly changing complex world, the ability to manage financial affairs is a basic requirement.
Financial management is required in all aspects of society and is an essential skill.
Information Processing A strand in Career and Technology Studies designed to provide an opportunity for students to build confidence in their understanding of the various information processing tools and processes and in transferring their knowledge and skill to a wide range of contexts. As we move rapidly into the information age, it is crucial that students are able to use electronic technologies to access and manipulate information in an efficient manner. Accurate, timely information is the basis for sound decision making and effective communication. Information Processing represents the study of electronic technologies as they apply to personal use and the business environment. Cosmetology A strand in Career and Technology Studies designed to provide an opportunity to investigate and develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes relative to personal and professional grooming, body care, and enhancement practices.