Two credits of courses in Professional Technical Studies are required for graduation, a half credit must be in computer technology. We offer a variety of computer classes including AP distance learning courses.
Keyboarding I Keyboarding II Computer 
Applications I
Computer 
Applications II
Word Processing  Publications and Presentations Multimedia I Multimedia II
Programming in C++ AP Computer Science Computer Aided Design

KEYBOARDING I GRADE LEVEL 9-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITE NONE
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Keyboarding I is designed to develop touch keyboarding skills, to reach potential speed and accuracy levels, and to apply these skills as a communication tool. Formatting of basic
documents is also included. Recommended before Computer Applications classes. Elective credit.

KEYBOARDING II GRADE LEVEL 9-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITES KEYBOARDING PROFICIENCY AND/OR
KEYBOARDING I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Keyboarding II is designed to refine touch keyboarding skills, and to build speed and accuracy. Formatting skills for letters, tables, reports and other documents are covered. Students will use decision-making skills to evaluate document formats and mailability.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS I GRADE LEVEL 9-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITE KEYBOARING PROFICIENCY AND/OR KEYBOARDING I AND
WORD PROCESSING PROFICIENCY
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Computer Applications is designed to provide students with the opportunity to extend knowledge of and apply various software applications. Students will work with spreadsheets, databases, charts, and related graphics.

 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IIGRADE LEVEL 9-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITE COMP APPL I AND KEYBOARDING/WORD
PROCESSING PROFICIENCY
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Computer Applications II is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to understand and apply various software applications. Emphasis will be on using and integrating applications (spreadsheets, databases, graphics, work processing, and presentation software.

WORD PROCESSING GRADE LEVEL 9-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITE KEYBOARDING PROFICIENCY AND/OR KEYBOARDING I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Word Processing is designed for students who are able to use the touch method in keyboarding. The course is designed to develop word processing skills with continue emphasizes on speed building and accuracy. Instruction is included in the following areas: basic language skills, word processing concepts and terminology, formatting of various documents, maintenance and care of equipment, proficiency in the use of at least one word processing software program.

 PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS GRADE LEVEL 10-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITES KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY, COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Presentations and Publications is a practical course designed for students with an interest in special computer topics to include desktop publishing and presentation graphics.
 
MULTIMEDIA I GRADE LEVEL 10-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITES COMPUTER APPLICATIONS OR STRUCTURED
PROGRAMMING COURSE
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT:
Multimedia I is designed to acquaint students with a variety of multimedia applications. A variety of technology tools will be used to produce multimedia projects that include graphics, sound, video, and other appropriate technology. The emphasis of this course is the production of individual and group projects.

MULTIMEDIA II GRADE LEVEL 11-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITES MULTIMEDIA I
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT:
Multimedia II is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply their knowledge of conferencing, presentation, and telecommunication technologies to develop an in-depth
multimedia project.

STRUCTURED PROG IN C++I/TELGRADE LEVEL 10-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 18 WEEKS
PREREQUISITE STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING COURSE
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
Structured Programming in C++I is designed to teach students C++ programming concepts using a structured approach. Problem solving and program documentation will be emphasized. Students will write original computer programs. The course is done via a computer and an instructor at an alternate site.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A/TEL GRADE LEVEL 11-12
LENGTH OF COURSE 36 WEEKS
PREREQUISITE STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING COURSE
MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: 
The course description for the advanced placement courses published by College Boards is to be used for this course. This course is done via a computer and an instructor at an alternate site.


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