GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

HONORS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Grades 10-12, 5 Credits

CCHS

OHS

Does your future include a degree in business, marketing, management, finance or even cosmetology? No matter what field you choose, an accounting course will likely be required. Accounting has many benefits, regardless of your career choice. The study of accounting is interesting and fun, yet thought provoking. This course introduces students to the fundamental accounting principles that include analyzing transactions, journalizing, posting and preparing financial statements. Students work with service and merchandising businesses. Through accounting simulations, students apply their knowledge of accounting to real-world situations. Upon completion of accounting, students will have the basic understanding needed to succeed in future accounting courses at the university or technical college level. Successful completion of this course will enable students to fulfill the graduation requirement of 2.5 credits in financial literacy. This course will acquaint students with management strategies and practices found in successful restaurants. Students will apply mathematical skills needed for budgeting in the foodservice industry, teach the dynamic interrelationships of the functions of marketing price, and explore all channels of distribution, promotion, and product responsibility, all while providing practical experience in decision making and customer service. Skills developed in this course are critical to controlling both food costs and food quality through effective management. Professionalism, etiquette, and interpersonal skills will also be studied. Students will apply their knowledge from this course to the management of a self sufficient catering business for the school community. Successful completion of this course will enable students to fulfill the graduation requirement of 2.5 credits in financial literacy. RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT & HOSPITALITY Grades 10-12, 5 Credits