Mrs. Blankenship - Southside High School

Advanced Web Page
Design and Development

This advanced course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue careers in web design and development. Students will develop an in-depth understanding and use of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, layout techniques, and other industry-standard practices. In addition, students will learn scripting technologies to create dynamic and interactive websites. Students will maintain a professional quality portfolio of web design work. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification.

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Fundamentals of Web Page Design and Development

This fundamentals course will guide students in the development of websites in a project-based, problem-solving environment. Students will learn HTML, CSS, and basic scripting in a language like JavaScript in order to create websites that are well organized, universally accessible, responsive, and easy to navigate. Students will learn the technological processes, requirements, and legal ramifications for publishing their websites. Students will learn how to create a portfolio of content-rich, well-styled websites. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for industry certification.

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Fundamentals of Computing

This fundamentals course is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science through an exploration of a variety of computing topics. Through creativity and innovation, students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills to implement projects that are relevant to students’ lives. They will create a variety of computational artifacts through projects. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of the operation of computers, programming, web design, computational data, physical computing, machine learning, societal and ethical issues of computing. Students will also be introduced to computing careers.

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A Few Snippets of Students' Work

Tutoring or extra help is available afterschool. Contact Mrs. Blankenship for details.

Advanced Web Page Design and Development

Fundamentals of Web Page Design and Development

Fundamentals of Computing

Advanced Web Page
Design and Development