Course Descriptions

Schedule

Freshman Computers (1 or 2  semesters)

The students will learn Microsoft Office 2001 which includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Students will also learn Internet searching skills.

Computer Applications I (9-12)

Students will begin with a review of Microsoft Office, learn a database program, and learn to develop web pages using HTML. They will also have vocabulary and literacy materials. The units are individualized - students move at their own rate. Once basic skills are learned, they may move to other applications depending upon their career objectives. The optional units are: File Maker Pro, Quicken, Hyperstudio, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, 3D CAD, Design Your Own Home, Create web pages, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Quicktime VR, Final Cut Pro, Director 7, Cinema 4D, Adobe InDesign, Quickbooks, AutoCAD, 3D Home Architect, iMovie, Morph, Scanners, Digital Cameras, Digital Camcords, and PC & Mac Troubleshooting.

Computer Applications II (prerequisite Computers I)

Students will begin with review of Excel, Quicken, and Multimedia Project. This course would be a continuation of Computer Applications I and units would be selected according to career objectives. Students will learn to use Macintosh and Windows Platforms and their disk operating systems. The optional units are: File Maker Pro, Quicken, Hyperstudio, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, 3D CAD, Design Your Own Home, Create web pages, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Quicktime VR, Final Cut Pro, Director 7, Cinema 4D, Adobe InDesign, Quickbooks, AutoCAD, 3D Home Architect, iMovie, Morph, Scanners, Digital Cameras, Digital Camcords, and PC & Mac Troubleshooting.

Computer Applications III (prerequisite Computers I & II)

Students will begin with a review of a Database program. This course would be a continuation of Computer Applications II and units would be selected according to career objectives. Students will learn to use Macintosh and Windows Platforms and their disk operating systems. The optional units are: File Maker Pro, Quicken, Hyperstudio, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, 3D CAD, Design Your Own Home, Create web pages, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Quicktime VR, Final Cut Pro, Director 7, Cinema 4D, Adobe InDesign, Quickbooks, AutoCAD, 3D Home Architect, Morph, iMovie, Scanners, Digital Cameras, Digital Camcords, and PC & Mac Troubleshooting.

Programming I and II

Students will learn an introduction to programming with C++, Visual Basic 6.0 and/or Java Programming.






Accounting I

Accounting is a two semester course in which the students will learn the fundamentals of the accounting systems: record the opening entry; analyze business transactions and journalize them; post to the ledgers; prepare the worksheet, income statement and balance sheet and close the ledger. The students will also enter accounting transactions and work transactions on the computers. The students will also do a business simulation to reinforce what they have learned.

Accounting II (pre-requisite Accounting I)

Accounting II is a two semester course in which the student will review the fundamentals of the accounting system. The students will also learn new and more complex material of the accounting system. Also, students will show the ability to answer essay questions dealing with accounting concepts. The computers will be used to enter and record accounting information.

Consumer Economics (1 semester)

This is a one semester course in which students will learn career choice decisions, money management principles and practices, financial security and planning for the future. Students learn the right and responsibility as a consumer.

Business Law (1 semester)

Business Law is a one semester course in which the student will learn more about understanding the law. Students will also learn about rights, contracts, properties and responsibilities.

7th Grade Keyboarding (Sem)

Students will learn the basics of the keyboard letters.

8th Grade Keyboarding (Sem)

Students will learn how to create and format letters, memorandums, reports, and tables.