Digital Studies/Computer Science
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Digital Studies (0.5 credit) requirement for graduation is intended to advance students from being computer users to being computationally literate creators. The Digital Studies credit includes competencies associated with the field/discipline of computing, aligned to current trends in technology, provide problem solving, reasoning, communication, and computational thinking. To achieve this, students may choose to take one of six approved courses. The class to meet this requirement may be taken any time during 9th -12th grade. Students may take additional Digital Studies courses after they have met the .5 requirement. Any additional courses taken will count towards the CTE or Elective graduation requirements.
Business Office Specialist (702001)
Length: Semester
Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th; Recommended For: 11th, 12th
Fee: $0.00
This course is designed for students to learn beginning through advanced concepts in using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and electronic presentation software (Microsoft Office). The skills learned in this class will help students in using software applications to complete assignments in high school classes, obtain employment, and prepare for further education after school. Students will integrate applications learned. State Competency Certificate available.
Honors Business Office Specialist (702011)
Length: Semester
Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th; Recommended For: 11th, 12th
Fee: $0.00
This honors course is for students who have experience using the computer for a variety of tasks including word processing, creating electronic presentations, and using spreadsheets. Students will build on skills they have and continue to learn Word, PowerPoint, and Excel through completing independent projects that will prepare them for the Microsoft Office Specialist exams. These are industry certifications that are valued by employers. If you need a Digital Studies credit but have skills too advanced for the basic class, BOS Honors is the class for you! State Competency Certificate available.
Exploring Computer Science 1 (702421)
Length: Semester
Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th; Recommended For: 11th, 12th
Fee: $0.00
Exploring Computer Science is a hands-on course designed to introduce you to programming and problem solving. All students, regardless of technical background, will learn concepts for the computer science field. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The first quarter you will learn how computers and people interact and problem-solving techniques. The second quarter you will learn how to code stories and games with Scratch. State Competency Certificate available
Robotics 1 (703551)
Length: Semester
Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Fee: $10.00
Robotics 2 (703561)
Length: Semester
Available For: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Fee: $10.00