LA JOYA CTE VISION STATEMENT

Our programs will engage every student in high-quality, rigorous and relevant educational pathways and programs developed in partnership with business and industry promoting creativity, innovation, leadership, community service and lifelong learning and allowing students to turn their passions into paychecks — their dreams into careers.

LA JOYA CTE MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to provide industry-linked programs and services that enable all individuals to reach their career goals in order to achieve economic self-sufficiency, compete in the global marketplace and contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity. State Goals for Career & Technology Education (CTE): Each public school student shall master the basic skills and knowledge necessary for: Managing the dual roles of family member and wage earner Gaining entry level employment in a high-skill, high wage job or continuing the student’s education at the post-secondary level. TEA 29.181

Non-Discrimination Policy La Joya Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973; as amended. Política de No Discriminación Es norma del Distrito Escolar de La Joya el no discriminar por razones con base en sexo, edad, religion, raza, color, origen nacional, ni por descapacidad dentro de sus programas educacionales.

THELMA SALINAS STEM ECHS VISION STATEMENT The stakeholder of Salinas STEM ECHS envision a school where: All students are engaged and produce college level work. All students are motivated, independent learners who are accountable for their own education. All students transition successfully to a four year college of their choice to pursue a post graduate education in a STEM field. All students, staff, and parents work collaboratively to achieve the campus mission.

THELMA SALINAS STEM ECHS MISSION STATEMENT

BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Here at Salinas STEM ECHS our mission is to enable students to graduate high school under the distinguished academic plan while earning an associate’s degree in a STEM-related (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) field through the implementation of a rigorous/relevant curriculum, a structured system of support, and a strong partnership with South Texas College.

La Joya I.S.D. Board of Trustees Oscar “Coach” Salinas, President Armin Garza, Vice-President Claudia Ochoa, Secretary Juan José “JJ” Peña Jr., Member Johnn V. Alaniz, Member Alejandro “Alex” Cantú, Member Francis Salinas, Member

Stand Alone School Model Classes of 2018-2021

DaLee Garcia, Principal 801 N. College Drive La Joya, Texas 78560

Phone: (956) 323-2240 Fax: (956) 323-2241

Business Information Management I The Business Information Management I course consists of the implementing of personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society. Students will learn how to apply technical and presentational skills within a team and independently. These skills include the use of the Microsoft Office Suite 2016 which is a package of productivity software that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Outlook that can be used to create word-processing documents, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, databases, desktop publishing documents, and calendars, respectively. In addition, students will have the opportunity to get the Microsoft Office Specialist industry certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Students will also learn how to use the online Google applications such as Docs, Slides, and Sheets to create similar business documents when Microsoft Office is not available. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to learn the appropriate keyboarding skills and use the computer’s operating system to execute work responsibilities such as move files in the computer operating system, create directories, save files such as plain text, PDF, rich text format, and older versions of word-processing software.

Administración de empresas I El curso de Gestión de Información Empresarial I consiste en la implementación de habilidades personales e interpersonales para fortalecer el desempeño individual en el lugar de trabajo y en la sociedad. Los estudiantes aprenderán a aplicar las habilidades técnicas y de presentación dentro de un equipo e independientemente. Estas habilidades incluyen el uso de Microsoft Office Suite 2016 que es un paquete de software de productividad que incluye Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher y Outlook que se pueden utilizar para crear documentos de procesamiento de textos, hojas de cálculo, presentaciones electrónicas, bases de datos, documentos de edición electrónica y calendarios, respectivamente. Además, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de obtener la certificación de la industria de Microsoft Office Specialist en Word, Excel, PowerPoint y Outlook. Los estudiantes también aprenderán a usar las aplicaciones de Google en línea como Documentos, Diapositivas y Hojas de cálculo para crear documentos comerciales similares cuando Microsoft Office no esté disponible. A lo largo de este curso, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de aprender las habilidades de teclado adecuadas y utilizar el sistema operativo de la computadora para ejecutar responsabilidades de trabajo como mover archivos en el sistema operativo de la computadora, crear directorios, guardar archivos como texto sin formato, PDF, formato de texto enriquecido , y las versiones anteriores del software de procesamiento de textos.

Business Information Management II This course is the continuation of the Business Information Management I course. In this course, students will apply advanced technical and presentational skills to address business applications. Students will learn to create complex word-processing documents, sophisticated spreadsheets using graphs and charts, advanced databases, desktop publishing documents and presentations using the appropriate multimedia software. Consequently, students will have the opportunity to get the Microsoft Office Specialist industry certification in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in either the expert or master level. In this course, students will continue to improve teamwork skills by completing multiple group projects that require project management skills such as initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing a business project. Students will create a professional electronic portfolio that includes information such as technical skill competencies, certifications, awards, community service, career and technical student organizations, extracurricular activities, a resume, samples of work, and an evaluation from a previous teacher. Students will then present the portfolio to all interested stakeholders.

SAMPLE Occupations Relating to This Pathway General Management • Business Information Management Human Resource Management • Operations Management Administrative Support which all focus in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Administración de empresas II Este curso es la continuación del curso de Gestión de la Información Empresarial I. En este curso, los estudiantes aplicarán técnicas avanzadas y habilidades de presentación para abordar aplicaciones de negocios. Los estudiantes aprenderán a crear complejos documentos de procesamiento de textos, sofisticadas hojas de cálculo utilizando gráficos y gráficos, bases de datos avanzadas, documentos de edición electrónica y presentaciones utilizando el software multimedia apropiado. En consecuencia, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de obtener la certificación de la industria de Microsoft Office Specialist en Word, Excel, PowerPoint y Outlook en el nivel de expertos o maestros. En este curso, los estudiantes continuarán mejorando las habilidades de trabajo en equipo completando múltiples proyectos de grupo que requieren habilidades de gestión de proyectos tales como iniciar, planificar, ejecutar, monitorear, controlar y cerrar un proyecto empresarial. Los estudiantes crearán una cartera electrónica profesional que incluya información como competencias técnicas, certificaciones, premios, servicio comunitario, organizaciones estudiantiles de carrera y técnicas, actividades extracurriculares, un curriculum vitae, muestras de trabajo y una evaluación de un maestro anterior. Los estudiantes presentarán la cartera a todos los interesados.

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students will also analyze the sales process and financial management principles that include planning, organizing, controlling and monitoring financial resources. In addition, students will be introduced to the different types of business ownerships, supply and demand, business ethics, and business cycles. Students will also differentiate between the types of economic systems with emphasis on the private enterprise systems and the U.S. economy. Furthermore, students will identify the role and impact of government, the legal system, and organized labor in the business world. During the process of this course, students will also demonstrate an understanding of personal financial management such as calculating gross and net pay, opening and closing different types of bank accounts, reconcile bank statements, and different types of bank services. This course also offers students the opportunity to collaborate with others and become effective and efficient team players. Students will research career opportunities within the Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing career clusters to develop an individual career plan.

Principios de Negocios, Marketing y Finanzas En este curso, los estudiantes adquirirán conocimientos y habilidades en economías y sistemas empresariales privados, el impacto de negocios globales, mercadeo de bienes y servicios, publicidad y precios de productos. Los estudiantes también analizarán el proceso de ventas y los principios de administración financiera que incluyen planificación, organización, control y monitoreo de recursos financieros. Además, los estudiantes serán presentados a los diferentes tipos de propietarios de negocios, la oferta y la demanda, la ética empresarial y los ciclos económicos. Los estudiantes también diferenciarán entre los tipos de sistemas económicos con énfasis en los sistemas de empresas privadas y la economía de los Estados Unidos. Además, los estudiantes identificarán el papel y el impacto del gobierno, el sistema legal y el trabajo organizado en el mundo de los negocios. Durante el proceso de este curso, los estudiantes también demostrarán una comprensión de la gestión financiera personal, como calcular el salario bruto y neto, abrir y cerrar diferentes tipos de cuentas bancarias, conciliar los estados de cuenta bancarios y diferentes tipos de servicios bancarios. Este curso también ofrece a los estudiantes la oportunidad de colaborar con otros y convertirse en jugadores de equipo eficaces y eficientes. Los estudiantes investigarán oportunidades de carrera dentro de los grupos de carrera de Administración y Administración de Empresas, Finanzas y Marketing para desarrollar un plan de carrera individual.