Business, Leadership and Social Science Courses

This comprehensive course is designed to build a solid foundation for a successful high school experience. This discussion-based seminar will help students develop the social and intellectual skills necessary to work toward graduation and beyond. In addition to learning to develop a self-motivated academic passion, students can expect to develop their critical thinking, note-taking, test-preparation, and time management skills. The course will also enable students to connect to the larger Red Bank Catholic community, while gaining college credit through Ocean County College.

Accounting
Grades 11 and 12
Course #0619

This course will provide students with a learning experience equivalent to  a typical college introductory Accounting course. In this two-semester course, students will prepare for college level accounting and be provided an introduction to the concepts and uses of financial accounting information in a business environment and its role in the economic decision-making process. Accounting is referred to as the language of business. Primary areas of study include the theory of debits and credits, special journals, the accounting cycle, notes and interest, receivables and payables, accruals and deferrals, measurement and valuation of assets and liabilities, the determination of net income (profit) and the preparation and analysis of basic financial statements. 

Honors Accounting
Grades 11 and 12

Prerequisite: B- or better in H AlgII/Trig or C with teacher recommendation

Prerequisite: ACP Alg II A- or better or B with teacher recommendation

This course is designed for seniors contemplating accounting or business administration as a college major. The accounting cycle, as well as support statements and forms relating to payroll, taxes, inventories, finance, and the state and federal government, is the focus of the course. Students experiment with automated accounting through the use of accounting software, and complete a computerized simulation of the “actual” cycle in action in the last quarter. Instruction in tax preparation is provided. Professional accountants present lessons on “real-life” applications

Introduction to Business
Grades 11 and 12 -One Semester
Course #0630

This course serves as an introduction to the foundations of business while developing the entrepreneurial spirit. The class illustrates the ways in which students will be able to apply the information and skills they will have developed throughout their academic careers within our free market system.

International Business
Grades 11 and 12
Course #0632

Students will learn the foundations of international business by examining how economies around the globe increasingly overlap. Students will learn how the various governments, cultures and traditions around the world largely dictate the success of each nation’s financial strength and ability to grow. The course will study past and present business ventures that have successfully operated internationally then use this information to project future possibilities. The course will instruct students how to evaluate economic strength, cultural influences, regulatory variables, different methods of taxation and currency valuation.

Fashion Marketing
Grades 11 and 12 - One Semester
Course #0640

Marketing is the tool that has allowed the United States’ economy to be one of the most successful in the world. The fashion industry is an integral part of our modern economy because consumers spend millions of dollars each year on clothing and related accessories. This course teaches the basic functions of marketing and how these functions are applied to the fashion industry.

Fashion Marketing
Grades 11 and 12 - One Semester

Students will have an introduction to social media marketing and how social media has influenced fashion marketing. Students will learn the importance of branding and how companies differentiate themselves. Students will analyze how merchandising impacts brands.

Prerequisite: “A” average in Honors World History “A” average in ACP Alg II, “B” average in H Alg II/Trig or “B” in H Pre-calc, “A” in ACP Pre-calc AP College Board test and attendance requirements apply

This is an introductory course. Students study individual decision-makers in a market environment, hence the title Microeconomic Theory. The cornerstone of the course is the consumer behavior choice leading to the empirically testable demand curve. From this foundation, production and cost theory are developed from an economic perspective rather than an accounting perspective. The production and cost analysis is then combined with demand analysis to develop models of competitive market behavior, monopoly market behavior, oligopoly behavior and monopolistically competitive behavior. Supply/demand schedules and graphs are an integral part of this course. A strong background in math is essential.

Honors Economics
Grade 12
*Dual Enrollment Course 

HONORS MICROECONOMICS (Dual Enrollment semester Course 3 Credits - Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: “A” average in previous ACP History courses or “B” average in Honors History courses. Microeconomics is the study of economic systems on a small scale; how economic theories play out when they are applied to an individual, a group, or a company. This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include the price mechanism, supply and demand, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, income distribution, market failure, and government intervention. Students will examine the behavior of individual consumers and firms, and will develop a framework to determine the efficiency of various market outcomes. Topics include consumer theory, the behavior of firms in competition, monopoly, market equilibrium, and the role of government in the economy. See NOTE

HONORS MACROECONOMICS (Dual Enrollment) semester Course 3 Credits Grades 11, 12 Prerequisite: “A” average in previous ACP History courses or “B” average in Honors History courses. (Micro recommended) Macroeconomics, looks at entire markets or economies of countries or the world. This course introduces economic analysis of aggregate employment, income, and prices. Topics include major schools of economic thought; aggregate supply and demand; economic measures, fluctuations, and growth; money and banking; stabilization techniques; and international trade. Students will examine the behavior of individual consumers and firms, and will develop a framework to determine the efficiency of various market outcomes. Topics include consumer theory, the behavior of firms in competition, monopoly, market equilibrium, and the role of government in the economy. See NOTE NOTE: Students will also enroll as members of the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy and will participate in Leadership Labs throughout the year as a class. Students will learn how important Leadership is in Business and the Economy. Students will plan an “impact project,” which is the culmination of the program. The program will equip students with the leadership skills they need to positively impact their local communities, and in turn, the world. The goal for the students when they graduate from the program is that they have reassurance of what it looks like to be a servant leader in whatever field they choose for a career.

Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality Marketing
Grades 11, 12 (One semester course)
Course #0641

This course covers the intriguing world of sports and entertainment from teh perspective of marketing. Topics such as college and amateur sports, marketing, entertainment and professional sports will be covered. Marketing in the hospitality industry is covered with such topics as hotel image and location, use of technology and marketing strategies for product and service planning.

FOUNDATIONS IN PERSONAL FINANCE (semester course) (ACP) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Foundations in Personal Finance shows students why their money choices matter—all while meeting state and national standards. From budgeting and saving to debt, insurance, taxes, and investing, this curriculum goes beyond theory to show students how their behaviors and habits can help them build a brighter future. Each chapter builds on the last, helping students make wise decisions now that lead to long-term financial confidence and hope. Students also learn how money connects to their career choices, college planning, and the economy. With real-life examples and hands-on activities, financial concepts become clear, practical steps—giving students the tools they need to win in the real world.  

FOUNDATIONS IN ECONOMICS (semester course) (ACP) Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Foundations in Economics is a fresh, relevant approach to a complex subject. With real-world examples, engaging videos and hands-on learning, economics comes to life and connects to the real world. This curriculum is built to help students understand how the economy really works and make smarter decisions as consumers and future leaders—all while meeting state and national standards. Along the way, students explore economic systems, markets, trade, production, growth, money and banking, and how fiscal policy impacts real people and communities. From scarcity and choice to supply and demand, students learn how their everyday decisions drive local and global economies. 

Prerequisite: - Grade 9: Incoming Freshman must have standardized testing in the top quintile to be eligible for this course. Grades 10,11,12 - ―B+‖ average in previous Honors English course AP College Board test and attendance requirements apply. AP Human Geography is a secondary-school equivalent of college-level introductory to human and cultural geography. Using a thematic approach organized around the discipline's subfields of economic, cultural, political, and urban geography, the course uses spatial and problem oriented case studies drawn from all world regions to analyze the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human-environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction. The curriculum has been approved by the College Board's AP Program and prepares students for the AP Human Geography exam.

Principles of Psychology I
Grades 11, 12 (One Semester)
Course #0976

This course introduces interested students to the fundamental concepts that support psychology as a scientific discipline. Students explore the history of psychology, research methods and data analysis. Relevant topics include sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, and memory.

Principles Of Psychology II
Grades 11, 12 (One Semester)
Course #0975

This course furthers student understanding of the field of psychology, and takes an in-depth look into human development, personality, abnormal psychology, treatment, and social psychology.

AP Psychology
Course #0970
*Dual Enrollment Course

This course is a comprehensive, college level course that will enhance students’ preparedness for college experience in this field. The course covers the history of psychology, research/experimental methods and examples, great names in the field, the many subdivisions, and the direction of psychology today. Students are expected to present the maturity and participation of a college level student in this class. There is a lot of preparation involved before the AP Exam in May, but with open dialogue, feedback, and hard work, there will also be a lot of fun involved before the Exam as well.

Summer assignment is MANDATORY for all incoming students. May also be used for Dual Enrollment.

Criminology
Grade 12
Course #0980
    
Criminology is the scientific study of making laws, breaking laws, and society’s involvement/reaction/role. Criminologists study criminal behavior in a variety of ways to collect and analyze data, patterns, and trends to gain a better understanding of criminal origins and identify prevention measures. This course defines the nature of crime and the characteristics of those who commit them, as well as research based theory. The course also examines our court and correction systems to identify their effectiveness in our society.  The role of Catholic values and principles in the various stages of the American Criminal Justice System is also questioned.  *This course relies on heavy use of computer technology and is part of a 100% paper-free classroom.  As such, this course requires participation in RBC's BYOD program.  Click HERE for more information.*

Sociology
Grades 11, 12 (One Semester)
Course #0978

This course is a scientific study of human society and social behavior.  Its focus, therefore, is on the group rather than the individual.  It emphasizes the concepts of culture, institutions, socialization and social inequality.  Collective behavior and social movements receive special emphasis in the course.