Shepton High School.  5505 W. Plano  Parkway, Plano, TX 75093.  Phone:  469.752.7600.  Fax:  469.752.7601.
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1st Period
(9:00-9:50)

 Conference

2nd Period
(9:55-10:49)

 Keyboarding
3rd Period
(10:54-11:44)
 Multimedia
4th Period
(11:44-1:30)
 Keyboarding
5th Period
(1:35-2:25)
 Keyboarding
6th Period
(2:30-3:20)
  Business Connections
Ext. 27740
7th Period
(3:25-4:15)
 Drill Team
 
 

Course Descriptions

Business Connections (Introduction to Business) [. 5]
Prerequisite: None
Business Connections is a one-semester course to help students become wise consumers of business products and services. This course describes the place of business in modern life and contributes to an understanding of economics and the free enterprise system. Topics of study include banking, credit, insurance, taxes, marketing, money, consumerism, career investigation, plus the personal skills needed to become a successful, effective member of the business world.

Keyboarding [. 5]
Prerequisite: None
Keyboarding can make the difference in preparing the student for today as well as for the future. Keyboarding I is designed to develop correct techniques using the touch system with functional speed and accuracy. The student will be able to format simple letters and reports and develop critical file management techniques. This one-semester course is for all students to develop and apply hands-on keyboarding skills, which are important, both personally and in the workplace. It is highly recommended that a student enroll in Keyboarding to develop the skills needed for BCIS, Web Mastering, Multimedia and Desktop Publishing. This course does NOT fulfill the technology applications requirement for graduation.

Multimedia [1]
Prerequisite: Proficiency in keyboarding and computer file management
In this full-year course, students will develop an understanding of the multimedia project process, from planning and design, research and development, to presentation and evaluation. Students will develop proficiency in the use of text, graphics, audio, video, and multimedia authoring tools. Students will utilize these skills to produce a variety of projects and presentations. This course will fulfill the Technology Applications requirement for graduation. This course may not be offered on all campuses.

 

Textbook(s)

    Business Connections: Introduction to Business by Thompson
     Keyboarding: Century 21 Keyboarding by SW Pub.  

 

Supplemental Resources

    N/A
 

Online Resources

    N/A
 

Tutoring Schedule

   To be announced.
    

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