Grade level 9 or 10. It is offered on an elective basis for all students and is a prerequisite to the occupational preparation programs in business education. The course is designed to help students understand the activities of business and how business affects their everyday lives. This course is designed by each local school division to serve students with special needs who desire and can benefit from business studies. The course is developed cooperatively between the Business Department and special education personnel based on an individualized education plan for each student.
Students develop skills in touch typewriting and correct manipulation of the typewriter.
It is a basic communications course and emphasis is given to the application of the typewriting skills to personal and business letters, outlines, manuscripts, and tabulated reports. A one-year course with emphasis on the development of word processing applications and office procedures skills. Additional units of instruction include operations of various office equipment, oral and written communications, recordkeeping, human relations, and office careers orientation. Grade level 11 or 12. This is a one-year course designed to refine skills in word processing, using Word Perfect, and database management.