Bloomington High School South, The Gothic, 1989, Page 64

Description:	^The verdict is inD usiness law is one of themany ways to fulfillelective requirements.Business law touchesabout every aspect oflife, says teacher CaroleBushert. The class focuseson the basics of law,teaching students abouttheir rights. Im not teaching people to be their ownattorneys, but they shouldknow how to defend themselves, Bushert replied.Some of the class goalsare the teaching of consumer legal problems, thecourt system, and the criminal justice system. Theclass lets students readand express opinionsabout cases, and explainsthe legal jargon in insurance and employmentcontracts. Every student,at some point in time,works either for a businessor actually owns his or herIs it a debit or credit? Steve Royerworks on his accounting assignment.The goal of all seniors,graduating on time, motivatesIvan Wisley to check his gradewith Mrs. Bushert, business teacher.own business. They mustknow their business rights,Bushert added.Business law helps students who have aspirationsfor college, especiallythose who wish to major inlaw or business in college.Aside from the academic aspects, the class has afun side. The students getto participate in a mock trial where they are the attorneys, judge, and jury.They also visit local courtsto gain a real understanding of the system.Bushert also teaches accounting 1-2 and 3-4. In accounting, students learn tokeep records, balancebooks, and prepare payrolls. Besides business lawand accounting, the business department also offers typing, computers,and business procedures.64
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