The Business & Technology Department prepares students for college and/or for the world of work. They must satisfy all academic requirements along with computer and business courses. Sudents learn the latest computer software and business applications in their business classes. Applications taught in the courses include: word processing, spreadsheets, computerized accounting, database, slide presentations, desktop publishing, Internet applications, Java programming and web design using HTML, web design development tools such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator and ImageReady. Students have the option of joining the Alternate-Week Cooperative Education Program in their senior year.

In order to be accepted into the Computer/Business Institue, the student must choose CBI as their first or second choice. In order to remain in the program, the students must be successful in their computer electives. Students who attain a high degree of competency in MS Office software are eligible for testing to obtain MOS Certification. Students who attain a high degree of competency in Web Design and Accounting are eligible to take a certification exam in Web Design and Accounting to receive CTE State Certification.

Students in all programs at Curtis have the opportunity to take the courses offered in the Computer/Business Institute as electives. Those who are thinking of majoring in business in college will benefit from sampling these courses.

ELECTIVES FOR ALL STUDENTS

College Computers 1
Computer Technology 1 and 2
E-Commerce
Introduction to Investments
Introduction to Accounting
Java Programming
Web Site Design
Teachers for Tomorrow
Cooperative Education Program for Seniors
Part-time Cooperative Education