ELL Business Courses

Computer Applications (Sheltered)
(College Prep)
BUS11Z-Semester 1 only
One Semester
Open to 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: None
This course will provide students with computer skills and knowledge necessary for our technological society. Students will develop word processing, database, and spreadsheet skills through a variety of activities (i.e. text formatting of letters, reports, research papers) related to personal, business, and educational situations. This class will be taught by a mainstream computer teacher and assisted by an ELL staff member. More personal attention will be given to each student because of a smaller class enrollment. Emphasis will be placed on vacabulary development.

Information Processing (Sheltered)
BUS14Z-Semester 2 only
One Semester
Open to 9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Computer Applications or proficiency test
This course will provide students an opportunity to develop information processing skills: inputting, manipulating and managing data for hard copy, networking and visual presentation. Advanced applications will integrate activities using word processing, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, mail merges, labels, outlines and styles. This class will be taught by a mainstream computer teacher and assisted by an ELL staff member. More personal attention will be given to each student because of smaller class enrollment. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary development.