Welcome to the Wilson High School Business Department!
Faculty
Ciatto, Anthony
Harrop, James
Peterson, Jake
Wagner, Stefanie
Wilson Business Department Philosophy
Business education’s real world application prepares students for many phases of their personal and professional lives. We are dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly changing world by expanding student’s knowledge and skills in business, computer and information technology.
Through our Business Education courses students will be able to:
- Make intelligent business/economic decisions as voters, consumers, and workers
- Transition into a college major in business or technology
- Enter the job market upon graduation
- Obtain employment while attending high school and college
- Employ ethics in personal and career decision making
- Achieve financial independence
- Understand the business aspects of all careers
- Develop an entrepreneurial spirit, therefore, providing both academic and occupational benefits.
Wilson Business Department Mission Statement
The Wilson Business department is dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly changing world through a rigorous business, computer and information technology curriculum.We believe the knowledge, skills, and ethics taught are necessary for active, life-long participation in a global, informational society.
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
Speak the language of business! Whether investing one’s hard-earned cash, running one’s own business, or moving up the corporate ladder, the basics of accounting are Read More…
Prerequisite: CP Accounting I
Credits: 1
Continue to advance your knowledge in accounting toward the equivalent of one semester of college accounting. Topics include: Depreciation, Collection of Uncollectable Accounts, Corporate Equity, Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.5
In this class students will explore decision-making skills and techniques which can be used to make ethically-motivated choices. Students will learn effective communication techniques to Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.5
Financial Planning is designed for the college bound student or the student getting ready to enter the work force. Topics will include: the college financial Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.5
Virtual Financial Planning is designed to allow students an opportunity to experience online learning and provide scheduling flexibility. This course will prepare students for the Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00-3.00
The purpose of the Honors Internship Program is to provide a practical introduction to the professional work environment through direct contact with professionals in the Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.5
CP International Business explores the challenges of managing a culturally diverse work force and the complexities of doing business in countries with different religions, traditions, Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 0.5
Using The Stock Market Game, students will explore the fundamentals of personal finance and investing. Students will work together to build and manage an investment Read More…
Prerequisite: CP Accounting II or CP Accounting I Instructor Approval
Credits: 1
Students first learn how businesses plan for and evaluate their operating, financing and investing decisions and then how accounting systems gather and provide data to Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
This course is a project based course that will focus on the foundations of marketing and advertising while addressing other business topics. Students will be Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1
The Microsoft Office Specialist class is designed to give every student the opportunity to get certified by Microsoft in Microsoft Office 2016 software. The class Read More…
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1.00 -3.00
School to Work allows students to leave school and work at an approved job. This provides the student with invaluable work experiences and lessons that Read More…Courses
Accounting I
Accounting II – Honors
Business Ethics And Communications
Financial Planning
Financial Planning – Virtual
Honors Internship
International Business
Investing
Managerial Accounting – Honors
Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Microsoft Office Specialist
School to Work