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Berrien Springs High School
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This is my website where you can check homework assignments, find textbook links and learn what is happening in my classes. I'm glad you have stopped by! This site and my downloads work best when accessed by Mozilla Firefox as your Internet browser.
 
I can be reached via e-mail at norourke@homeoftheshamrocks.org or by phone at 269-473-0522. This number will go to voice mail during school hours. The high school office phone number is 269-471-1748. My planning period is from 2:26 to 3:14 but please feel free to contact me at any time.
 
SHAMROCK PRIDE is always on display at Berrien Springs High School!
 
Professionalism
Responsibility
Integrity
Determination
Empathy
 
"TOGETHER, INSPIRING STUDENTS TO THINK, LEARN, ACHIEVE AND CARE IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY"


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Academic Skills


This class is designed to help students be successful in school by staying on the right track with schoolwork and also to help students learn specific study skills.  Some of the learning strategies taught include studying for tests, taking notes, managing open-ended tasks and the organizational skills required to write a paper and complete a long-term project. Students will also learn more about growth and fixed mindsets. Students will be partnering with elementary and middle school students to “learn while teaching”. There are three main components to this class: daily planners/assignment tracking online, assisted study/work time and skill building.



School Net Online Test Site






Link to Academic Skills
Accounting


Accounting introduces students to the double-entry system of accounting for sole proprietorship and corporate forms of business enterprises by using real-world applications and connections. A service business and a merchandising business will be covered. TEXTBOOK: Century 21 South-Western General Journal Accounting 8E



Accounting Textbook Link



Aplia Working Papers Link



School Net Online Test Site



Automated Accounting Software Link




Link to Accounting
BPA - Business Professionals of America


Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a BSHS student organization whose members compete on a regional, state and national level in business related competitive events. Do you need to download information? Use your contestant number and the password "shamrocks" at the national site. Downloads require no password at the Michigan site. National BPA Web Site National BPA Download Center Michigan BPA Web Site Michigan BPA Downloads




Link to BPA - Business Professionals of America
Business Math and Personal Finance


This class provides comprehensive coverage of personal and business-related mathematics. In addition to reviewing the basic operations of arithmetic, students will be prepared to understand and manage their personal finances, as well as grasp the fundamentals of business finances. Students will learn how to be smart shoppers, informed taxpayers, and valued employees. Excel spreadsheets will be used to reinforce concepts learned. Real world connections will made as well as algebra connections, group and class activities, communication skills, career spotlights and guest speakers.



TEXTBOOK: Glencoe Mathematics for Business and Personal Finance



Business Math and Personal Finance Textbook Link



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School Net Online Test Site




Link to Business Math and Personal Finance
Information Technology


Information Technology is designed to teach the operation of application software through "hands-on" activities. The emphasis will be on exposure to word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), database management (Microsoft Access), and presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint). Two projects will be selected that will involve integrated use of information as it is learned throughout the course to utilize the concepts of computing, problem solving and creativity. One project will be presented to the class and the second will be submitted on a student-provided CD. TEXTBOOK: Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows XP Edition Information Technology Textbook Link




Link to Information Technology
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