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Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 11-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  Graphic design professionals and design students alike have embraced Adobe InDesign as the industry standard for page layout software, and this course provides a solid foundation for those looking to learn this program. This course covers all the fundamental concepts, starting with the workspace and proceeding logically and intuitively to more advanced topics in graphic design. Topics covered include, working with text, setting up a document, working with frames, working with color, working with placed images, creating graphics, effects, working with tabs and tables, creating books, and preparing documents for print.

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Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit:  .5 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Adobe Photoshop has long provided cutting edge technology for sophisticated digital editing, and this course provides a solid foundation for those looking to learn this industry-standard program. This course prepares students for the Adobe® Certified Associate Photoshop CC 2015 certification.  Real-world, practical examples and step-by-step instruction throughout offer well-rounded, comprehensive coverage of both artistic and technical features. Topics covered include working with layers, making selections, incorporating color, using type, using tools, special effects and filters, and transformation. Adobe® Photoshop software will be available for students via remote download. 

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (2nd semester of a 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit (.5 credit for 2nd 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 (2nd semester of a 2-semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit (.5 credit for 2nd 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: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Intro to Networking

Course Description:  Students will learn the essentials of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; risk management; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; cryptography, mobile device security, and virtualization. The use of live virtual machines and case studies allows students to explore real-world security scenarios and allow students to apply what they have learned.  

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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.

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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. 

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course (2nd 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.