.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: None
Computer Applications will examine the organization of a typical Personal Computer in the Windows environment. Terminology and concepts related to major PC hardware components, and their functions, will be discussed. Students will gain a deep understanding of the Microsoft Office Suites with an emphasis on using Word to correctly format documents for research writing purposes. Students will be introduced to Excel and learn how to create worksheets with embedded charts and successfully utilize formatting, functions, and formulas to create proper spreadsheet programs.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/Week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: $25
*Repeatable course
Laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters and computer programs needed to run them. The Innovation Lab is for those with the interest and talent to bring technology and brainpower together-Creating Design Challenge STEAM projects throughout the semester. Students participating in this course are exposed to state-of-the-art equipment, applying the engineering design process and using the same industry leading technology and software used in the world’s top companies to solve problems that matter.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: $5.00
This course is a project based classroom. It covers the use of computers, engineering and technology design in “real world” applications. Students will begin by researching bridge engineering and design. Students are then tasked with creating the strongest bridge possible within a budget and under a restrictive time deadline. Emphasis is placed on the use of computer technology and the Internet to construct a solution to the problems given. Students will use the Informed Design Process and hands-on applications to research, design, build, and solve issues involved in the production and engineering of an actual bridge. Budget, engineering, design, resource allocation, and time management skills are emphasized.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: None
This course serves as a foundation for understanding the logical function and process of computer programming. Basic computer programming knowledge and skills in logic and syntax will be covered. Coding convention and procedures will be discussed. Students will learn flowcharting and programming using the Python and Raptor programs. No previous experience required.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: None
This course focuses on the history of video games and the role they play in today’s society. Students will examine the various aspects of the video game industry including programmer, tester, animator and gamer statistics and trends. The various game genres and key elements to successful game design will be examined. Students will also learn the basics of the Game Maker game design program to create their very own video games.
.50 Credit Prerequisite: None
5 Periods/week Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
1 Semester Fee: None
This course focuses on learning the fundamentals of HTML and CSS programming to create a website. It covers the fundamental essentials of designing, publishing and maintaining a website using various web design tools. Topics include: HTML and CSS basics; the history of the internet; designing for communications; working with images; the design process; the production process; publishing and maintenance. No experience with web design or technology needed.