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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  1.0 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): Microsoft Office 1

This course is for students who wish to learn core skills in Microsoft. After completing this course, students will be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exam in Excel. Students work through hands-on projects to sharpen skills in data management, formula creation, charts, and other spreadsheet and database tools. Example projects include professional looking budgets, team performance charts, sales invoices, and many more. This course focuses on and prepares students for the Microsoft Excel 2019 Associate certification.  

Note: Dual Credit can be earned  for Microsoft Excel.

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of a 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit (.5 credit for 1st semester)

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  Web Design is a course that teaches students how to build their own web pages. Students will learn the languages HTML and CSS, and will create their own live homepages to serve as portfolios of their creations. By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how web pages are developed and viewed on the Internet, analyze and fix errors in existing websites, and create their very own multi page websites. Students will learn the foundations of user interface design, rapid prototyping and user testing, and will work together to create professional, mobile responsive websites.

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of a 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit (.5 credit for 1st semester)

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Intro to Computer Science

Course Description: Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems through planning, writing, and implementing Java programs, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

Note:  Prepares students for the AP Computer Science A Exam.

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of a 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit (.5 credit for 1st semester)

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Using project-based learning, students will explore the basics of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  Students will create documents that will enhance introductory skills such as manipulating text and images to create effective projects in both programs.  Students will understand the social and ethical issues surrounding the internet, information, and security. To be successful, students need to commit to the course timelines and guidelines.  Students will take the IC3 Certification.  This certification consists of three exams: Living Online, Computing Fundamentals, and Key Applications.

Personal Computers:  It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.

Note:  Dual credit can be earned for IT Security Awareness

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  This course focuses on the basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students are introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. They use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-ups, and action photographs.

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of a 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit 

Grades: 11-12 

Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy and Intro to Networking 

Course Description:  The course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. The course closely integrates the CompTIA A+ Exam objectives to prepare students for the the220-1101/1102 certification exams. The course includes the latest trends in hardware, security, virtualization, coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices.  This course prepares students for the CompTIA A+ Certification.

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy and IT Explorations

Course Description:   Introduces students to the broad field of computer science. Students will be better equipped for continuing studies in computer science beyond the scope of this course. It will broaden students’ awareness of the computing tools they use and rely on every day and encourage them to start thinking about the decisions and processes that go into the creation of these technologies. Topics covered: computational thinking, programming in block-based and text-based languages, digital media processing with mathematical manipulation, data mining, and the evolution and current uses of everyday technology.

Note:  This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:    

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computing. Students will learn about setting up hardware and networks while experiencing how to maintain and connect to them. Understanding CyberSecurity and digital citizenship is another focus for students to learn about in a technology-dominated world.

Note:  This course prepares students to earn the CompTia ITF+ Certification.