Intro to Business

Practical Arts

Course Description

This course is designed for high school students interested in gaining a foundational understanding of business principles through hands-on experience. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn key aspects of running a business by managing a school breakfast store. Students will explore various business functions, including branding, marketing, finance, operations, customer service, and management, as they apply these concepts in a real-world setting. This course will require students to arrive at school early to take turns running the breakfast store.

Grade Level Offerings

11,12

Course Length

1 Semester

Credits

0.5

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Credits: 1

This performance-based ensemble is designed for the more experienced singer. It is open to male and female students in Grades 9 through 12. This group will sing for school liturgies, programs, and events/competitions outside of school. Participation in such events is mandatory. Music, theory, and vocal development are more advanced than that of Mixed Chorus. Enrollment is by vocal audition, proven knowledge of theory, and permission of the instructor. Students in Sartons usually enter the District Music Competition with many qualifying for State.

Practical Arts

Dual Credit Intro to Education

Credits: 0.5

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English

Debate I

Credits: 0.5

This course covers a variety of styles of public speaking and formal debate and speech techniques. Students will become familiar with these styles through instruction, research, and practice. This course teaches students how to participate in the rational exchange of ideas and arguments as they relate to significant social issues. Debate and speech events sharpen speaking and/or acting skills. This class is ultimately for students who want to explore debate in a noncompetitive environment, but may choose to participate in the debate team. The number of expected debate competitions may vary.