Business Elective Courses
For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.
Computer Applications for Career Planning No. 601
Grade 9 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
This course is designed to introduce students to practical uses of computer software using Microsoft Office. Students will become familiar with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and the Internet for information acquisition. Students will use computer applications to explore potential careers.
Introduction to Computer Applications– DE* No. 601DE
Grade 11, 12 1 Semester 1.0 ASD Credit 3.0 College Credits
Intended for students with little or no previous computer experience. The topics presented in this course include a survey of computer hardware, application and system software, data communications and networks, the societal impacts of computerization, and ethics in the context of digital information. Students will have hands-on experience with popular spreadsheet, word processing, database, presentation, and web design software packages in a networked environment. Students will also consider the criteria used to evaluate computer equipment for personal as well as organizational purchase.
Computer Applications - No. 604
Grade 9 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
This course is offered for eligible students whose primary identified need is to learn functional skills. This course is designed to introduce students to practical application uses of computer software using Microsoft Office. Students will become familiar with basic word processing, databases, and the Internet for information acquisition. Students will use computer applications to explore potential careers.
Creating Computer Presentations - No. 602
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
This course focuses on advanced use of PowerPoint. Students will learn to prepare computer presentations for future use in school-related and work-related projects. Included is use of color schemes, backgrounds, clip art, organization charts, tables, sound, and formatted text.
Internet/Multimedia Applications - No. 603
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
This course guides students in their exploration of the Internet and multimedia technology. The course will provide students with the skills necessary for searching and interfacing media including sight and sound.
Web Page Design - No. 605
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
This course focuses on creating web pages that communicate the appropriate message and attract an audience using a variety of methods and software. It includes critical analysis of web page organization, design and functionality.
Work Theory - No. 651
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year 1 1-2 Periods 0.5 – 1.0 Credits
This course is designed for eligible students whose primary identified need is to learn functional skills. This course introduces the students to the fundamental attitudes, behaviors, and habits needed to obtain and maintain employment in their career choice. Students are presented with simulated work situations to problem solve successful outcomes. Students continue to develop and update their personal resumes, complete job applications, and participate in mock interviews.
Work Experience - No. 652
Grade 11, 12 Year 1 15 Periods 3.0 Credits
This course is designed for eligible students whose primary identified need is to learn functional skills. This course is for eligible eleventh and twelfth grade students who may already be gainfully employed within the community. The instructional day is tailored to the working hours of the student. Monitoring of their job performance/attendance is made on a weekly basis.
Work Based Learning - No. 653
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year 1 2-15 Periods 1.0 - 3.0 Credits
This course is designed for eligible students whose primary need is to develop and expand their transition skills, especially in the area of employment. Students participate in authentic work-based learning opportunities provided within both the school and outside community settings with job coaching support. This course allows students to develop and apply skills generic to all career majors with a focus on: reliability, social interactions, constructive feedback, team work, accuracy, time management, safety, problem solving, stamina and endurance.
Technology Elective Courses
For electives that have limited enrollment, priority will be given to upper classmen who need the course to meet graduation, academy or pathway requirements.
Electricity/Electronics I No. 831
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
Electricity/Electronics I is designed to introduce students to the practical concepts of electricity and electronics. Primary areas of study include the use of electrical/electronic equipment in industry and the home. Each student will have the opportunity to test, repair, and construct electrical apparatus. A segment of the course will be devoted to the construction of a motorized vehicle and the study and experimentation of electrical motors.
Technology & Electronics (Dieruff)-No. 835
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Grade 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
Technology & Electronics teaches students preparing for a career in technology, fundamentals of analog and digital electronics as well as basic circuitry. Students build electrical projects and do many hands-on activities. Computer aided instruction will be used extensively for the study of fundamental analog electronics. Students interested in the Information Technology Academy are encouraged to take this course.
Visual Communication (Dieruff) No. 861
Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 Year .5 5 Periods 0.5 Credit
Visual Communication emphasizes computer graphic design, introductory mechanical drawing concepts and silk screening procedures.
Computer Architecture (Dieruff) - No. 881
Prerequisite: Computer Application for Career Planning
Grade 10 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
Computer Architecture involves the study of computer hardware, operating systems, and introductory networking. Students build and upgrade computers and learn operating systems. Students interested in the Information Technology Academy are encouraged to take this course.
Computer Networking (Dieruff) -No. 882
Prerequisite: Computer Architecture and/or teacher approval
Grade 11, 12 Year 1 5 Periods 1.0 Credit
This course involves the study of computer networks. Students learn networking terminology and configurations of both local area and wide area networks.