Course Objectives:

- Students will learn basic
technology skills including document creation and formatting, spreadsheet,
presentation and Internet research tools.
- Students will learn
how to manage their workstations and explore computing devices
effectively.
- Students will prepare
for and participate in college and career planning activities, which will
include resume preparation, interviewing techniques and developing a
college/career plan. The Naviance
program will be used as part of the process.
- Students will be
educated on Internet safety, email etiquette, and the impact of social
media on their lives and future.
- Students will be
introduced to the concept of creative computing which is the fundamental
tool for the creation of software applications.
Grading Requirements:
Each student’s quarterly
grade will be based on the following:
a. Tests and quizzes: 40%
b. Classwork: 60%
The students are required to
take a comprehensive final exam, which will equal 20% of the final average.