Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Why does all my money disappear? How do I purchase a car? How can I afford my own place after high school? How can I have all the things I want and be able to pay for them? This course will help you to take charge of your financial future and develop the skills necessary to achieve personal financial wellness. Topics include: understanding credit and credit scores, paying for college, budgeting, careers, savings, investing, banking, identity theft, insurance, and more. Project based learning and real-life scenarios will be the basis for understanding these incredibly valuable concepts.

*Required for class of 2026 and beyond per the State of Ohio.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Got an idea for a product or service that you think can make money? The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Perry! You will have the opportunity to launch a real, money-earning company and try to earn support for it by pitching your idea to people from the local community.  You will learn the essentials of starting your own business, including management, collaboration, marketing, financing, and more. What a sweet opportunity to begin building your resume for a successful career by taking your product or service idea and turning it into a for-profit business. Hey, maybe the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs lives right here in Perry!

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester
Materials Needed: All data and materials developed during Entrepreneurship 1

Keep the dream alive! If you began your journey into the world of business ownership in Entrepreneurship 1, this follow-up course will give you the time to continue to turn your dream into a reality! Students will have the opportunity to finalize a business plan, including the development of the marketing mix, organizing the finances, and completing any legal matters before beginning possibly one of the greatest ventures you’ve ever tried. Now it’s time to make some money!

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Ever get nervous standing in front of an audience to give a presentation? This course will help you develop and improve your presentation skills. You’ll learn the correct structure of great presentations, how to get (more) comfortable speaking in front of an audience, and how to create and interact with your PowerPoint or other multimedia presentation program effectively. It’s an important skill to have for any job, and you’ll have fun learning the tricks of the trade!

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Ever wanted to work with robots? Robotics is designed for students interested in solving problems by writing computer programs and developing logical thinking skills through working with, programming, and building a robot (details subject to change). The course provides a hands-on opportunity to reinforce and teach coding and problem-solving skills and is the prerequisite for students who would like to take Advanced Robotics.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Continue your Robotics experience! In this student-led independent study, students take what they learned in Robotics to the next level as they pursue more in-depth and advanced work. Students will construct and program robotic creations and/or focus on more complex programming concepts, further sharpening their problem-solving and logical thinking skills (details subject to change). They will also assist the Robotics students in the classroom. This class may be repeated with instructor approval.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester (course can be taken multiple times)

The new Technology Hub is an exciting opportunity for high school students to immerse themselves in the ever-evolving world of Information Technology. Throughout this engaging program, students can explore diverse career pathways in the following areas:

• Microsoft Office
• IT Support
• Network Specialist
• Cyber Security 
• Data Specialist 
• Software and Web Development 

From day one, students can dive into entry-level certifications and coursework tailored to their unique interests, unlocking the door to a world of possibilities.

In addition to the exploration of industry recognized credentials, students will gain hands-on experience developing web pages and applying their programming knowledge to real-world scenarios. Our dedicated teacher will collaborate closely with local businesses and industry professionals, ensuring students receive valuable insights and guidance for making informed decisions about their futures.

At the Technology Hub, we believe in providing not only an education but also a pathway to success, empowering students to thrive in the dynamic field of Information Technology. Join us in this exciting journey where innovation meets education, and the possibilities are limitless.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

This course is an introduction to the operation and maintenance of professional and semi-professional video recording and editing equipment. Through lecture and a hands-on approach in various lab activities, the course presents the basic techniques of professional video production. It also explores video production and editing using professional broadcast-quality digital video cameras and computer-based edit and compositing systems. The course also stresses professional outcomes through videotaping activities on campus. Students in this course will become literate in the role media plays in our society as well as learn basic media production skills. In becoming media literate, students will learn to identify media and the roles it plays in our modern society, as well as how to critically analyze various forms of media as they work to become quality media producers and explore different media careers. The students will decipher what form of media and what production techniques will best communicate their message. As the students work through the production process, they will learn scriptwriting, storyboarding, camera shot techniques, audio techniques, and post-production skills using software programs to produce the different forms of media, including basic special effects and graphics.

Grades: 9-10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Students in this class will expand on and apply the skills learned in the Media Production I course. The students enrolled in this class will create various types of media programming for the school webpage, the school social media sites, the school film festival and the school announcements as an open forum for the development of sound, video, radio, and interactive media programming skills. Through direct application of media industry crafts, students will learn the skill of media engineering as well as related business techniques required for success in the industry. Projects provide direct demonstrations of students' abilities as an engineer, a producer, a project leader, or a team member in both group and individual settings. The students will create a short film using all the conventions of film making.

Grades: 10-11-12
1 credit, One Semester

Students must obtain instructor permission prior to enrolling in this course. The students in this course have the passion to work independently in order to create media productions of the highest quality, often producing work independently needed for the school district. These students are driven to compete in local and national media production contests and may be given an opportunity to attend conventions related to media production. The students in this class are not enrolled in an individual class period, but because they are able to work independently, they may enroll into any period in which media production classes are offered. This class requires work time outside of the normal school day.