Courses Offered: Introduction to Computers, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Accounting I, Accounting II, Computer Technology, Desktop Publishing, Web Page Design, Computer Technician, and IHT Tech Support.

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Intro to Computers    
Prerequisite: None

This semester course is designed for the student who wants to learn or improve their keyboarding technique. Students will develop speed and accuracy as they learn to produce personal and business documents such as letters, memos, reports, tables, and job-related documents. It will also include introductory units in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. This is a required course for all computer classes.

Computer Technology    
Prerequisite: Intro to Computers

This full year class will consist of computer concepts, word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation skills. Units are also included in E-mail, Internet and social/ethical issues in computing. This is a required course for graduation and is a prerequisite to all other computer applications classes. Computer Technology will fulfill the Computer Technology Proficiencies requirement to be admitted to any Kansas Regents University. This course is a designated Tech Prep course through Hutchinson Community College. Completion of this course with an “A” or “B” means you have earned college credit to be used toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree with Hutchinson Community College.

Computer Technology  - Zero Hour    
Prerequisite: Intro to Computers

Same as previous Computer Technology except this course is offered "zero" hour, meeting every day 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. This course would be taken in addition to a regular 8-hour schedule. Zero classes have the same attendance requirements as do all other classes.

Desktop Publishing
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Computer Technology

This semester class is designed for the student who wants to learn how to create newsletters, brochures, advertisements, flyers, various business forms and mailing forms.

Web Page Design
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Computer Technology

This semester class is designed for students who want to learn how to design and create a web page through the use of FrontPage 2002 and HTML.

Web Support     
Prerequisite – Web Page Design with a grade of C or higher

This year long course is for students who are interested in developing and updating the Newton High School website.

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Computer Applications in Business
Prerequisite – Computer Technology

This semester course is designed to introduce students to the many uses of computers and allow students to explore new technologies. Areas of exploration will be video technology, graphics, animation technology, and electronic presentations. After sufficient introduction to these new technologies, students will be given opportunities to prepare computer-aided presentations utilizing  these varied technologies.

Accounting I    
Prerequisite: Computer Technology

This course teaches the fundamental accounting cycle for two types of businesses. The student learns how to operate a service business such as a gift shop organized by one owner. The second business that students learn is the organization of a merchandising business as a partnership such as a sporting goods store or an auto parts store. Other topics included are careers, checking accounts, small business management, and payroll records. This course is a designated Tech Prep course through Hutchinson Community College. Completion of this course with an “A” or “B” means you have earned college credit to be used toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree with Hutchinson Community College.

Computerized Accounting II
Prerequisite: Average grade of C or better in Accounting I

This course presents a greater emphasis on the three forms of business ownership: sole owner, partnership, and corporations. Departmentalized merchandising businesses and manufacturing businesses are studied. Management and Cost Accounting are explored as well.

Jr Tech Support
Prerequisite: Computer Technology (Application Only)

This course is for students in their first year of training in computer technical support. Students will be under the guidance of USD #373’s technicians and a classroom teacher, assisting them with a variety of computer/technology related tasks. Students will be problem solvers and will travel to selected schools throughout the district. Students will maintain a notebook documenting their computer tasks. These tasks will include both software and hardware problems.

Jr. (IHT) Tech Support
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Jr. Tech Support

This course is taken in conjunction with the Jr. Tech Support course listed above. This year long course is a continuation of technical support services offered to USD 373 during the school day.

Sr. Tech Support     
Pre-requisite – Jr. Tech Support

This course is for advanced students who have completed the Jr. Tech Support program. Students will serve as mentors to students in the Jr. Tech Support class. They will continue to be problem solvers, travel to schools throughout the district and maintain documentation and records of technological equipment and repairs.

Sr. (IHT) Tech Support
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Sr. Tech Support

This course is taken in conjunction with the Sr. Tech Support course listed above. This year long course is a continuation of technical support services offered to USD 373 during the school day

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Intro to Computer Programming
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Geometry and Computer Technology

This semester course is designed for the student who wants to learn how to create basic windows programs using Visual Basic software.

Computer Programming
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Intro to Computer Programming

The student will study computer systems, top down Programming , data types and structure.  The programming language used will be VisualBasic.net

Personal Finance    
Prerequisite: None

The study of Personal Finance involves learning skills to develop positive financial habits. Activities encourage the development of skills in the areas of career choice, budgeting, checking and savings accounts, credit, insurance and taxes. Emphasis is placed on long-term financial planning.

Business Law    
Prerequisite: None

Business law provides an opportunity to explore the history of law, understand our judicial system, and identify legal rights. Most cases studied are Kansas cases, and various legal careers are explored. The course includes several outside speakers, and a mock trial is held at the end of the course.

Jr. Business Technology
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in Computer Technology

This course is offered to students who wish to pursue additional skills in the office occupations field. It introduces students to Web Page Design, Desktop Publishing, integrates computer skills, general office skills, business communications, office ethics and etiquette. This is the lead-in course for Business & Computer Technology.

Business & Computer Technology
Prerequisite: Computer Technology (By Application Only)

This course is designed for students interested in business office jobs. Students work in a business-related job and participate in BPA club activities. Students learn records management, business communications, business mathematics, calendaring, document production, human relations skills, career development skills, leadership skills, and how to perform basic financial functions. Jr. Business Technology and Accounting are highly recommended. Students must also enroll in Business & Computer Technology (OJT).

Business & Computer Technology (OJT)    
Prerequisite: Current enrollment in Business & Computer Technology

Taken in conjunction with Business & Computer Technology, this course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn by practical experience through employment. Students may be released from school in the afternoon to work in local businesses, applying what they have learned and acquiring knowledge in a real work setting. Employers, students, and the program coordinator work as a team to maximize students’ opportunities to develop lifelong skills, work ethic, and attitudes.

Marketing I    
Prerequisite: None

In this introductory course, students learn about the expanding field of marketing, marketing careers, promotion, ethics, and product development. Other skill areas include handling money and sales transactions, creating displays, merchandising procedures, and shoplifting prevention techniques. Marketing I provides the knowledge, attitudes, and general business background to be successful in a marketing career in our free enterprise system. Students will be introduced to DECA and have the opportunity to participate in DECA.

Marketing II    
Prerequisite: Marketing I (Application Only)

This course is an advanced study of marketing and business management. Students have the opportunity to work in a marketing-related job, and participate in DECA Club activities. Course work includes sales, advertising, market research, human relations, leadership skills, E-Commerce, and sport marketing. Students must also Enroll in Marketing (OJT). This is a designated Tech Prep course. Completion of Marketing I and II means you have earned college credit to be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science degree at Hutchinson Community College.

Marketing (OJT)    
Prerequisite: Current enrollment in Marketing II

In Marketing On-The-Job Training, students are released from school in the afternoon to work in local businesses where they have the opportunity to apply classroom learning to their jobs, and gain valuable work experience. The program coordinator and employers work together to assist students in developing positive work skills, ethics, and attitudes. A long-term job reference is also a main course goal.

Entrepreneurship YEK    
Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to develop student skills, creativity, leadership skills to start their own business. Students will develop these skills through a hands on classroom experience and contact with actual business owners. Students are required to write a competitive workable business plan.

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Small Business Management    
Prerequisite: YEK (Application Only)

Students will participate in interactive instruction and will develop communication, research and problem solving skills as they relate to business. Learning is focused on applied entrepreneurial opportunities and careers as well as all aspects of the operation/management of small businesses. The format of this class promotes a strong community link, and students will spend time working directly with community mentors. Additionally, students will actively participate in the operation of an in-school business. Research, develop, write and present a workable business plan.