Business

Intro to Business & Marketing Grades: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 semesters	Run the Ram Shack and learn how to operate a business. Students will learn the principles of business and marketing using real-world examples, learning what it takes to plan and launch a product or service in today’s fast-paced business environment. Units will include costs and profit, management of money, identifying a business opportunity, techniques for planning, executing, and marketing a business. Students will experience business practices while working in the Ram Shack. Senior students will have the option for placement in one of Riverside High School’s on-campus businesses (printshop, screenprint or deli/gift store). Students can compete in SkillsUSA competitions.
Advanced Business & Marketing Grades: 10-12 Prerequisite: Intro to Business & Marketing Credit: 1 Course Length: 2 semesters	Students will gain experience in management of the school store. Students can compete in SkillsUSA competitions.
Financial Math Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 (3rd yr math or CTE Credit) Course Length: 2 semesters	This course focuses on personal finance, the application of mathematics and statistics to the finance industry, including the development, critique, and use of various financial models. Topics include: Personal Financial Planning, Income, Budgeting and Wise Spending, Banking, Paying Taxes, Insurance, Long-term Investing, Buying a House, Consumer Loans, Consumer Credit, Economic Principles, Starting a Business, and Analyzing Business Data. This course is aligned to the Common Core State Standards that is an applications-rich, algebra-based, technology-oriented program. The mathematics topics contained in this course are introduced, developed, and applied in an as-needed format in financial settings. Students are encouraged to use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies in real-world contexts, and to question outcomes using mathematical analysis and data to support their findings.
Riverside Print Shop Grades: 11-12 Credit: .5 Course Length: 1 semester To see our print shop services open to the public, please click here.	Students receive instruction from Riverside’s Print Shop Manager in the operation of a print shop. Individualized training plans are collaboratively developed and monitored to allow students to explore their interests, gain work-related skills, customer service, worth ethic, as well as apply classroom learning in a hands-on setting.
Riverside Screen Print & Embroidery Grades: 11-12 Credit: .5 Course Length: 1 semester To see our screen print and embroidery services open to the public, please click here.	Students receive instruction from Riverside’s Screen Print Manager in the operation of a screen print shop. Individualized training plans are collaboratively developed and monitored to allow students to explore their interests, gain work-related skills, customer service, worth ethic, as well as apply classroom learning in a hands-on setting.
Riverside Simple Cravings Deli & Gifts Grades: 11-12 Credit: .5 Course Length: 1 semester Class Fee: $10 (Covers Food Handler’s Permit-Class fee waived with proof of current food handler’s permit) To see our deli and gift services available to the public, please click here.	Students receive instruction from Riverside’s Gift Store & Deli Manager in the operation of a retail store as well as deli operations. Individualized training plans are collaboratively developed and monitored to allow students to explore their interests, gain work-related skills, customer service, worth ethic, as well as apply classroom learning in a hands-on setting.