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Semester 2
in Information Technology
Interpersonal Communication
with Kaitlin Gasser
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit (English Credit)
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Take your communication skills to the next level in this course focused on business and career writing, speaking, and collaboration. Collaborative communication is one of the top skills employers are seeking across career industries. Develop those skills as you complete meaningful, real-world applicable projects with your peers in this course.
Personal Finance
with Abigail Timmerman
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: This course covers the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today’s students. Topics include budgeting, identity theft, saving, investing, risk management, online banking, and careful use of credit. This course teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances, how to live a financially successful life, and what their financial responsibilities are as citizens.
Digital Photography
with Abigail Timmerman
This course is free to register. Please have current billing information ready upon checkout.
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
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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Guide to Computer Management & Networking (2nd semester of 2 semester course)
with Nikki Billings
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Be sure to sign up for both semesters.
Course Length: Yearlong Course (2nd 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.
Introduction to Computer Science (2nd Semester of a 2 Semester Course)
with Nikki Billings
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Be sure to register for both semesters.
Course Length: Yearlong Course
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy and IT Explorations
Course Description: Introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. In this course, students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the Internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
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Introduction to Networking
with Abigail Timmerman
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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 them. Understanding cybersecurity and digital citizenship are another focus for students to learn about in a technology dominated world. This course prepares students to earn the CompTia ITF+ Certification.
IT Explorations
with William Brazier
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Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: .5 credit
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy
Course Description: This course is designed as an exploration of the information technology career pathways. Students will get an introduction to information technology careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of information technology, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of networking information support, web and digital communications, and programming and software development.
Note: Dual credit can be earned for IT Career Exploration.
Javascript/Gamification (2nd semester of a 2 semester course)
with Nikki Billings
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Be sure to register for both semesters.
Course Length: Yearlong Course
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Intro to Computer Science
Course Description: This video game and web interactive design curriculum teaches the foundations of creating video games in JavaScript. While this course is introductory, its curriculum teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Once students complete the course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in JavaScript.