• Kindergarten Computers

    Kindergarten Computers meets once a week for the full school year. Kindergarten Computers introduces our newest students to the computer and its peripheral components. There is emphasis on the keyboard. Your student will learn their letters and where those letters are located on the keyboard. They will learn how to turn on/off, log on/off and launch a software program. In addition, they will master using the mouse and improve their eye hand coordination through the use of Kids Keys. 

    Grade 1 Computers

    Grade 1 Computers meets once a week for the full school year. Grade 1 Computers continues to build on the knowledge the students learned in Kindergarten. The students will be introduced to the inside components of the computer as they disect a real computer. Once again, there is emphasis on the keyboard. Your student will learn the proper placement of their fingers on the home row keys and have a chance to begin building their typing skills using a combination of Kids Keys and Dance Mat Typing. 

    Grade 2 Computers

    Grade 2 Computers meets once a week for the full school year. Grade 2 Computers continues to build on the knowledge the students learned in Grade 1 Computers. The students will continue to learn about the inside components of the computer as they disect a real computer. Once again, there is emphasis on the keyboard. Your student will practice their typing skills using Dance Mat Typing. 

    Grade 3 STEM

    Grade 3 STEM meets once a week for the full school year. The course is designed to introduce your student to the computer, computer programs and introduce the Engineering Design Cycle through hands-on projects. Students will learn proper typing skills using www.typing.com, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet Explorer. By the completion of the year, the goal for your student's typing skills is 15WPM, 85-100% accuracy.

    Grade 4 STEM

    Grade 4 STEM meets once a week for the full school year. The course is designed to help your student advance his/her typing (using www.typing.com) and computer skills and to introduce them to the Engineering Design Cycle through hands-on projects. Students will use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet Explorer. By the completion of the year, the goal for your student's typing skills is 20WPM, 90-100% accuracy.

    Grade 5 STEM

    Grade 5 STEM meets once a week for the full school year. The course is designed to help your student advance his/her typing (using www.typing.com) and computer skills and to introduce them to the Engineering Design Cycle through hands-on projects. Students will use Microsoft Word, Micosoft Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet Explorer. By the completion of the year, the goal for your student's typing skills is 25WPM, 90-100% accuracy.

    Grade 6 STEM

    Grade 6 STEM meets once a week for the full school year. The course is designed to help your student advance his/her typing (using www.typing.com) and computer skills and to introduce them to the Engineering Design Cycle through hands-on projects. Students will use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet Explorer. By the completion of the year, the goal for your student's typing skills is 30WPM, 90-100% accuracy.

    Technology 7

    Technology 7 meets 4 days out of the week for half a year.  Introduction to Technology is a course designed to help your student understand the concepts that underlie technological systems. Students will learn about the influence of technological systems on their total life style, including home, school, and the world of work. The course is a hands-on laboratory environment with a focus on project work, which is both individual and team oriented. The following topics will be covered during the Tech 7 year: Introduction to Technology, Resources Needed for Technology, How Technology Is Used to Solve Problems, Systems and Subsystems in Technology and the Effects of Technology on People and our Environment

    Technology 8

    Technology 8 meets every day for a half year. Introduction to Technology is a course designed to help your student understand the concepts that underlie technological systems. Students will learn about the influence of technological systems on their total life style, including home, school, and the world of work. The course is a hands-on laboratory environment with a focus on project work, which is both individual and team oriented. The following topics will be covered during the Tech 8 year: Introduction to Technology, Resources Needed for Technology, Choosing Appropriate Resources and How those Resources are Processed, Systems and Subsystems in Technology and the Control of those Systems, and the Interaction and Effects of Technology on Society and our Environment

    Intro to Computer Science

    Intro to CS meets every day for a half year. Introduction to Computer Science and Computer Engineering introduces the student to the field of computer engineering and programming. The student will begin with the basics of programming (function, command, top down design, loops, for loops, IF statements. IF ELSE statements). They will continue on to learn basic Javascript, Graphics, Animation and Games.

    Intro to Computer Science II

    Intro to CS II meets every day for a half year. Introduction to Computer Science and Computer Engineering II continues from where Intro to Computer Science and Computer Engineering left off. The students will learn Python Programming. Pre-requisite: Intro to Computer Science 

    Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (AP CSP)

    AP CSP meets every day for a full year. Computer Science Principles is a course designed to prepare students who are new to computer science for the AP CS Principles exam. The course covers many topics including the Internet, Big Data and Privacy, and Programming and Algorithms. Pre-requisite: You must a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student to take this course. It is recommended you have a basic understanding of Algebra.

    Video Production

    Video Production meets every day for a half year. Video Production is a course designed to help your student understand the process of producing a video for a purpose (i.e. short film, advertisement, news broadcast, public service announcement, or music video.). Students will learn the basic operations of a camera and video production software, they will become familiar with the three phases of the production process, and they will be introduced to the television industry. The course is a hands-on laboratory environment with a focus on project work. The students will have an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they gain from the class through completing several themed projects.

    Video Production 2

    Video Production 2 meets every day for a half year. Video Production2 is a continuation of Video Production. The course is designed to help your student understand the process of producing a video for a purpose (i.e. short film, advertisement, news broadcast, public service announcement, or music video.). Students will learn Adobe Primiere, Adobe Audition, and Adobe After Effects as they utilize the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. The course is a hands-on laboratory environment with a focus on project work. The students will have an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they gain from the class through completing several themed projects. Pre-requisite: Video Production. 

    Photography

    Photography meets every day for a half year. Photography is a course designed to introduce students to the art and science of taking a high quality photograph. Students will learn good composition techniques, different styles of photography, the design of pictures, use of a DSLR camera,multiple len types, lighting, creative controls, filters, printing, and career exploration.  Students will produce a portfolio of photographs demonstrating their competency in a variety of photographic techniques. Students will be required to enter at least one Photogrphy Contest.

    Principles of Engineering

    Principles of Engineering meets every day for a half year. Principles of Engineering is a course designed to introduce your student to the field of Engineering. Students will learn about Engineering Design, Modeling, Systems, Optimization, Technology-Society Interactions, and Engineering Ethics. 

    Product Design

    Product Design meets every day for a half year. Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs. Units include: graphic communication, drafting equipment, geometric construction, multi-view drawing, auxiliary views, pattern development, working drawings, computer aided design, and career exploration.

    Architectural Drawing

    Architectural Drawing meets every day for a half year. Architectural Drawing is a course designed to introduce your student to the field of Architecture. Students will learn about Architecture Design, Residential Building, and Commercial Building Design. The course is a hands-on laboratory environment with a focus on project work. The students will have an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they gain from the class through completing several design projects using Auto CAD.