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__Contact Information__
Cardinal Dougherty High School 6301 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19120 Email: kmiraski@cardinaldougherty.org

= __Classes__ =
 * **E-Commerce/Web Design**
 * This course introduces the basics of how business is conducted through the use of the Internet, whether it is from business-to-business or consumer-to-consumer. Students will learn a concept and then apply it through hands-on step-bystep activities and website visits. Students will be able to gather corporate information, determine secure websites to make an online purchase, and develop an effective company website using Microsoft FrontPage.
 * **Introduction to Business**
 * This course focuses on basic topics and concepts needed to prepare students to deal with and become part of the contemporary business world. These topics cover the handling of money and banking, using credit, insurance, and the proper use of communications. Emphasis is placed on retail selling of merchandise and service by showing how product features are translated into buyer benefits.


 * **Freshman Technology Applications**
 * This course provides a basic foundation which can be used later in other subject areas. Students learn MS Word and MLA research documentation. This program introduces and develops the control of the keyboard by using the automatic touch control technique, as well as introducing students to Excel, and Internet search engines
 * **Technology Applications I**
 * This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in utilizing the computer to manipulate and process information and data through software programs. Students will learn to work with programs in word processing, electronic spreadsheets, data bases and graphics using a hands-on approach. All students will be using the most current hardware and software, including the internet.