Transcript BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

BUSINESS EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Chairperson—Mrs. M. F. Parris
Room 231
301-808-8880 Ext. 1300
Staff & Contact Information
Bailey, Pat
[email protected]
Dean, Vallie
[email protected]
Mc Millan, Donnita
[email protected]
Parris, Marlene F.
Chair/AOF
Coordinator
[email protected]
THE MISSION
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This department plays a vital part in the
academic preparation of students for college
and the world of work through the use of
technology and classroom enrichment
activities.
 The primary mission of the Business
Education Department is to prepare students
to function in today’s highly computerized
society and to be a success in the future.
EDUCATIONAL LINKS:
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PGCPS Web Page for Students
Surfing the Net in Business Education
National Business Education Association
Tanya Skinner's Business Ed. Resources
Business & Computer Science Online
Resources
Success Link
Maryland Business Roundtable Education
Departmental Grading Policy
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Class Work 60%
√ Preparation for Class
√ Daily Work Habits
√ Attendance
√ Time on Task
√ Warm-Up Activities
√ Class Participation
√ Critical Thinking Activities
√ Decision Making Activities
√ Technical Proficiency
√ Interpersonal Skills
√ Team Player, Etc.
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Assessment 30%
√ Projects
√ Portfolio/Resume`
√ Written Reports
√ Pre-Post Test
√ Mid-Term
√ Finals
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Homework 10%
√ Written Assignments
√ Gen. Business Knowledge
√ Gen. Math Skills
Assignment, Etc.
14 Electives Offered:
 Accounting
I & II w/Computer
Applications
 Banking & Credit
 CCE—Cooperative Career Education
 College Accounting
 Computer Software Applications-MS
Office
 Economics and World Finance
Electives (cont’d)
 Financial
Management Using
Software Applications
 Financial Planning
 International Finance
 Office Technology
 Principles of Business,
Administration & Management
 Word/Information Processing
 Securities Operations & Insurance
Special Programs
 Academy
of Finance
 Be a Hillman Entrepreneur
 CCE—Cooperative Career
Education
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National Academy
Foundation—
Partnerships for
America’s Youth
 Umbrella organization
for:
 Academy of Finance
 Academy of
Hospitality and
Tourism
 Academy of
Information
Technology
The National Academy
Foundation sustains a
national network of career
academies—Finance,
Hospitality and Tourism,
and Information
Technology--to support the
development of America’s
youth toward personal
and professional
success—in high school,
higher education, and
throughout their careers
What is the Academy of Finance
(AOF)?
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It is a Tech Prep accredited high school
program that prepares students for careers in
the financial service industry through
coursework and work experience
 A partnership between Prince Georges
Community College and University of
Maryland College Park, local businesses,
and service organizations
 A member of the NAF, a non-profit
organization founded by American Express,
Citigroup, and Business Educators
AOF-Program Requirements
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Application Process
 Minimum 2.5 GPA
 Completed
application
 2 Teacher
Recommendations
 Participation in an
Interview
Sponsor:
 Mrs. B. Shockley
• Coordinator:
• Mrs. M. F. Parris
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Course of Study
10th Grade
Computer Software
Applications
Banking and Credit
11th Grade
Economics and the World of
Finance
Securities Operations
College Accounting
Summer Internship
12th Grade
Financial Planning
International Finance
Management 101—dual
enrolment at PGCC
Rewards--Academy of Finance
at Largo
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Special Graduation, 9
College Credits, and
Certificate for
successful completion
of a sequence
of classes within the
Academy
 6-8 week paid summer
internship in the field of
finance/accounting
 Guest speakers from
the financial industry
 Community Service
activities
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Stock Market
Simulations—Largo
High School won 2nd
Place in the MD/DC
2005/06 Spring
Competition
Field trips to financial
districts in Washington,
DC; Philadelphia, PA;
Annapolis, MD & New
York City, NY
Membership--Future
Business Leaders of
America
AOF Class Officers
YOP 2009-10
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Senior Class:--
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President:
 Vice President:
 Secretary:
 Treasurer & Co-Treasurer:
 Reporter:
 Photographer:
 Sergeant at Arms:
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Junior Class:
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
 Photographer:
 Sergeant at Arms:
Be a Hillman Entrepreneur
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What is The Hillman Entrepreneurs
Program?
A program that encourages students in any major
who are aspiring to start or run a business to
apply and qualify for scholarship at PGCC and
University of Maryland, College Park.
 Each student receives a scholarship, mentoring,
and summer job placement. Largo is currently
partnering with PGCC and UMCP to provide an
advantage for successful transfer (2 + 2+ 2 or 2 +
4 program)
For more information visit
http://www.uga.umd.edu/admissions/apply/Maryland
TransferAdvantage.asp
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Cooperative Career Education (CCE)
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A school-to-careers program
of study designed to assist
students in making a smooth
transition into the world of
work. Since employable traits
are nurtured and refined in the
classroom, it is imperative that
students demonstrate a
degree of achievement high
enough to render him/her
employable in a very
competitive market. Schoolbased instruction includes a
wide range of employability
skills training which prepares
students for on-the-job work
experience with private
industry and governmental
agencies.
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Students participating in
this program will earn 1
credit plus 2-3 work
credits
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Cooperative Education
meets the Maryland State
Department of Education,
Division of Career and
Technology Education
criteria for Occupational
Program Completer status
and can be completed in
the 12th grade
(Prerequisite: Teacher
Approval)