Applied Design, Skills and Technology (ADST)

The ADST Department includes: Business Education, Home Economics, Information and Communications Technology, and Technology Education.

These courses will give students an introduction to three areas of Applied Skills: Business Education, Home Economics, and Technology Education.

In Business Education 8, students will learn: to become good digital citizens through appropriate technology use, to use different presentation software and to develop some understanding of marketing and business while preparing for and running their own mini business. Students will use a block-based visual programming language and website to create their own interactive story and mini-game.

In Foods 8 and Textiles 8, students will develop safe practices in the kitchen, prepare a simple variety of foods and meals, will learn the basics of sewing and fabric use, and will create a project using sewing machines.

In Maker 8, students will learn to use drafting programming to imagine and design a variety of projects. In Wood 8, students will learn safety and basic skills in woodworking as they work to complete their project.

ADST: Business & Computers

This course is an introduction to business and coding. Business topics include: marketing, entrepreneurship, hospitality and finance. Coding will use visual and/or text-based programming to create animations and games. A variety of computer programs will be used for hands-on problem solving activities and projects. You will also develop and/or improve your keyboarding speed and accuracy. If you have any questions, please ask a Business Education teacher or your counsellor.

This is an introductory course in web site design. You will learn how to:

• Code and script using HTML and CSS
• Publish web pages
• Use Adobe Photoshop to create and edit images
• Improve your keyboarding speed and accuracy
• Understand how computer-based technology works

Open to all grade 10–12 students. Business and Computers 9 is recommended.

Enjoy coding and want to learn a text-based programming language? This course is an introduction to programming languages which may be taken by students who have no prior programming experience. Students should understand this course is a language-based course and requires very strong logical and mathematical reasoning skills. We cover data types, control structures, algorithm development, and program design with functions. Through games, activities, and projects, students will learn how to solve problems using a computer language. The examples and problems used in this course are drawn from diverse areas such as text processing to simple image and audio manipulation.

Open to all grade 10–12 students. Students should have keyboarding experience. It is recommended that students take Business and Computers 9 and Web Development 10. It is also recommended that students have a strong understanding of mathematical reasoning skills and concepts.

Accounting is the “language of business” and every business needs accountants. This course is an introduction to how businesses process and maintain financial information based on accounting principles and ethical standards. You will learn through hands-on activities and projects. It is an excellent elective for anyone considering a career in business.

You will:

• Learn how businesses keep track of money transactions
• Use spreadsheets to organize finances
• Understand basic accounting standards like debit and credit theory
• Compete using Monopoly and accounting principles
• Develop a foundation for post-secondary business, marketing and entrepreneurship courses

This course is open to all students in grades 10 – 12. It is a foundation course for Accounting Level 2. A grade 11 credit will be assigned upon successful completion of this course.

This is a practical, activity-based course that provides a solid introduction to marketing and retailing concepts. Students design and sell Husky Wear as a class business and you will learn skills and knowledge that employers want. Topics include:

• Retail marketing
• Consumer research
• Logo and product design
• Developing and operating a retail business including: promotion and advertising, financial accounting, store design, and more.
• Retail selling

Business and Computers 9 is recommended. This course is open to all Grade 10-12 students. This is an ADST course. If you have any questions, please ask a Business Education teacher or your counsellor.

This course is a continuation of Accounting Level 1 with an emphasis on accounting for a merchandising business and developing the skills to make business decisions. This is an excellent course for those students considering owning or managing a business or who plan to study business, finance or commerce at post-secondary. A grade 12 credit will be assigned upon successful completion of this course. This is an ADST course.

You will:

• Use accounting and spreadsheet software programs
• Understand the concepts involved in accounting for a merchandising company
• Analyze financial statements
• Complete a personal income tax return
• Learn about the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program
• Be ready to work at any company as a junior accountant

It is expected that students taking this course have completed Accounting Level 1. This course is open to all Grade 11-12 students. If you have any questions, please ask a Business Education teacher or your counsellor.

This project-based, hands-on course will give students the skills needed for success in senior courses and in life after high school.

You will:

• Develop advanced business communication skills in various platforms
• Use technology to support collaboration and interaction with others
• Create and manipulate databases for budgeting and financial planning
• Use graphic design to create professional looking documents
• Explore issues in digital communication such as risks, ethics and legalities

This course is open to all Grade 10-12 students. It is an ADST course. If you have any questions, please ask a Business Education teacher or your counsellor.

This course uses individual and team-oriented projects to help students develop their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. It is an excellent course for anyone intending to study business at the post-secondary level. Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, while learning to work in a fast-paced professional setting. Through field experiences and real-world projects, students will be exposed to different types of innovative entrepreneurial concepts, such as design thinking, rapid prototyping, and team-building. Students will also be challenged to identify and develop their personal professional strengths along with their innovative spirits to create a profitable business.

Business and Computers 9 is recommended. This course is open to all grade 10 – 12 students. It is an ADST course.  If you have any questions, please ask a Business Education teacher or your counsellor.