This class is offered in the evening. Mr. Slater also teaches business principles and management. The broad purpose of the course is to present the student with a solid foundation about what business is, how it operates, and how it is managed. This course is not required for graduation. It is one semester course.
Students develop an understanding and appreciation of our legal system.
Contracts, Laws, Torts, Insurance, Real Estate, are discussed and analyzed to give students general knowledge to prepare them for their role as consumer and citizen. Business Law is a good background course for all students and is especially recommended for students majoring in any of the business areas. The course allows for career exploration of business related careers, purchasing, merchandising, production, finance and dealing with personnel problems. Tools of communication in the business world and a knowledge of business procedures are also studied. This is a course for all students, because business affects every aspect of their lives.