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Academics: High
School
Computer Science Courses
The
goal of the Computer Science courses is
to equip students for life in a rapidly
changing technological world.
Course structures can take students from
knowing the basics of computer operation
all the way through professional
document processing and advanced web
design.
Students
are required to complete one (1) credit
in Computer Science for graduation.
Advanced
Microsoft Office
Length:
Semester
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.5
This
class teaches the students skills that
will allow students to create
professional computer documents in a
real-world business setting and to use
several different applications in
combination to finish a complete
task. The Microsoft Office
programs used are:
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Access
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Publisher
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Word
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Digital
Media
Length:
Semester
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.5
The
primary project for this course is the
school's yearbook. Students will
use programs such as GIMP, Adobe
Illustrator, and Microsoft Publisher to
design professional page layouts.
Discussion topics will also include
aspects of journalism, such as
interviewing, photography, desktop
publishing, advertising, and more.
Participants
in this course will occasionally be
asked to conduct interviews after
school, attend events, take photographs,
and more.
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Web
Design
Length:
Semester
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.5
This
course will use Microsoft FrontPage as
its primary web development
program. FrontPage
provides the features, flexibility, and
functionality to help students build
professional websites. The course
will cover professional design, tables,
forms, and more.
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Advanced
Web Design
Length:
Semester
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: Web
Design
Credit: 0.5
This
class further develops the concepts
introduced in Web
Design. Additional concepts
discussed include:
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Adding
music,
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Adding
videos,
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Creating
a search engine,
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Design
concept,
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Hexadecimal
color codes,
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HTML
code and Javascript,
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Including
an automatically updating date,
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Changing
mouse cursors,
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Photo
editing,
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...and
more.
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Introduction
to Computer Programming
Length:
Semester
Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
Credit: 0.5
This
course is recommended for students
interested in career paths such as
computer programming or
engineering. Students will be
introduced to object-oriented
programming languages, such as C++, C♯,
and JavaBASIC.
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Introduction
to Computer-Assisted Design
Length:
Semester
Grade: 10-12
Prerequisites: Geometry
(or concurrent)
Credit: 0.5
This
course is recommended for students
interested in pursuing a career as a
surveyor, manufacturers, or at an
architecture firm. The purpose of
this class is to familiarize students
with 2-D and 3-D design, using computer
software tools such as the Blender
program and others. Students will
be visited by guest speakers and will
also have the opportunity to visit local
design companies.
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