Students will explore fundamental business concepts, including economics, business ownership, and management, along with marketing strategies like the marketing mix and pricing, as well as basic personal finance and investment concepts. Students will also begin learning to use the Microsoft Office Suite as a tool for business.

Part of the Career and Technical Education department at Ridgemont Elementary.

Students will investigate accounting, including how it is impacted by industry standards and economic, financial, technological, international, social, legal, and ethical factors. Students will reflect on this knowledge as they record, classify, summarize, analyze, and communicate accounting information. Students will formulate and interpret financial information for use in management decision-making.

Foundations of Communications and Technologies, Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Students will learn about the securities market, different types of investments like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, and the concepts of risk and return. Students will investigate personal and business operations and transactions and explore licensing and certification programs.

Classroom instruction includes the study of technical skills related to plant, soil, and animal systems as well as an understanding of food production and structural systems. Students also learn about agriculture organizations, leadership skills, and career development.

0.5 credits / 1 Semester Grades: 10 Prerequisite: Principles of Agriculture, Food & Natural Students will study small mammal systems, animal health and welfare, and career opportunities in the industry. Small Animal Management may address topics related to small mammals such as dogs and cats, amphibians, reptiles, and birds.

Students will gain an introduction to the scientific principles of equine animal systems and to the equine industry. Learned topics include the study of various species and breeds, equine body systems, nutrition, health, and management.

Students will acquire knowledge and skills related to livestock and the livestock production industry. Livestock Production may address topics related to beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry.

livestock production and animal care, focusing on topics like advanced nutrition, reproduction, health, and management practices. \*This course aligns with an industry certification available to all students. \*This CTE course counts as a science credit.

aligns with an industry certification available to all students. Students must be accepted to Reese to take this course as a program of study finisher.

Students will gain knowledge of floral design and associated skills, including design principles, plant identification and classification, enterprise management skills, and employability characteristics. Students might be required to purchase some materials in some instances. A $$ 50$ annual fee will be required. \* This CTE course counts as a Fine Arts credit and an elective taken without other course prerequisites.

Students will receive an overview of the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, technology applications, environment, ethical and legal responsibility, employability skills, and career development. Problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings are emphasized throughout the course. and architectural drawings, and renderings to create residential and nonresidential scaled models.