Intro to Business
Course Description |
Robert T. Morris, Jr.
Co-op Instructor
Cooperative Technical Education
Staunton River High School
Moneta, Va. 24121
Phone: 540-297-7151
Supplies needed for class:
1. three ring notebook
2. loose leaf paper
3. spiral notebook
4. four dividers |
Course Descriptions
Principles of Business is a single-period introductory course offered on an elective basis. The course is designed to help students understand the activities of business and how business affects their lives. An opportunity is provided for students to gain knowledge of the national and international business system as a part of the total economic environment; to become skillful in selecting and using goods and services available from business, industry, and government; and to develop competencies in managing personal and business affairs. Principles of Business is recommended but not required for the occupational preparation program in business and office education.
ICT II combines the training resources of both the high school and the technical/industrial complex of the community. Business, industrial, and professional establishments provide part-time employment and supervised on-the-job training to ICT students. In school, instruction is given in effective study techniques, job search and personal employability skills such as application for employment, resignation, declining an offer of employment, job interview, behavioral traits in the areas of attitude, work habits, speech, and self-discipline. Independent study in the field of training is provided. Students receive two or three credits depending on the number of hours received in on-the-job training.
ICT III provides extended experiences for seniors in a supervised on-the-job training program in local industry. Instruction is given in work values and economic principles. Included in the study program are other aspects of the work world such as labor and management goals; safety hazards at place of work; stability, training, mobility of workers; geographic locations; physical demands; length of service; dismissing, suspending, reprimanding or laying off an employee; full-time permanent employment; and post-high school training opportunities. Both classroom and on-the-job training are integral parts of the program. |
