Business/Computer Department
The Business Education/Computer Department at Rutherford High School offers a variety of courses and programs designed to meet the needs and interests of students. In order to keep pace with industry, the department implements curriculum changes on yearly basis. Industry-standard software is used and creativity and critical thinking skills are stressed. A variety of programming languages are taught including Python, C++, and Java. In addition, courses teaching personal financial literacy skills including concepts from savings to investing from buying a car to buying a home are offered as well as courses in Accounting and Marketing. The department is also proud to have students participate in State and National competitions. Students participate in our FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Club, the Consumer Bowl and The Stock Market Game. Honors Accounting, Investing and The Stock Market, and Marketing are eligible for college credit through Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Business/Computer Teachers
Ms. Cherryl Bott
Mrs. Judith Leonard
Mr. Andrew Santiago
Ms. Brielle Mattiello
Business/Computer Department Supervisor
Mr. Steven Mett, Supervisor of Ed Tech and SIS
Classes We Offer
Accounting
Desktop Publishing
Digital Applications 1
Digital Applications 2
Financial Literacy
Fundamentals of Contemporary Business
Honors Accounting
Investing and The Stock Market
Marketing
Web Page Design
Computer Programming 1
Computer Programming C++
Intro to Java
AP Computer Science Java
The list of courses and descriptions can be found here.