Course Description:

Students enrolled in this course can apply to be managers of Southpoint, the school store.  As a manager, you are responsible for all aspects of store operations including: employee training and supervision, merchandising, inventory control, daily cash procedures, accounting, and special promotions. You will also learn about marketing research and international marketing.

Evaluation:

Students will be graded on their class assignments and projects, school store participation is required. The store is open during break, lunch and after school until 3:30 so students will rotate and work regular shifts over the course of the school year.

 What type of student enjoys and is successful in this course?

Students who like to work in groups, those who are creative, are self motivated and willing to put in extra time. Working in the school store is a must so they must be people friendly.

What would be a good alternate to this course:

Entrepreneurship 12 and Yearbook 12.

 What career areas/professions does this course help prepare a student for?

Business and entrepreneurship.