Business and Information Technology
Computer Applications
6380 1 Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
Students will develop technical skills and increase productivity while learning how to be proficient, productive and safe users of technology, benefitting them throughout high school and when they enter the workforce and/or continue their education. Students will learn Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, the software used by businesses and colleges. Emphasis is placed on encouraging students to apply the skills they’ve learned with real-world applications, including creating professional emails, reports, business letters, presentations, spreadsheets, brochures and newsletters. Students will also learn techniques for integrating animation effects, basic photo-editing, document design and formatting along with improving keyboarding skills.
Digital Media
6385 1 Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 9-12 No prerequisite
Develop advanced technology skills and become an adept user of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software. In this hands-on introduction to digital design, students will learn how to create, edit and restore pictures, arrange design elements and create visually appealing designs for business applications, print media, video games and websites. Lessons are easy to follow and created with the beginner in mind. Students will maintain a digital portfolio of their work during the semester. This class is appropriate for students interested in learning more about college and career opportunities in animation, application development, engineering, graphic design, illustration, multimedia communication, photography, computer game design and web design.
Entrepreneurship
6250 1 Semester – ½ Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grades 10-12 No prerequisite
How do you turn an idea into a business? Entrepreneurship will teach the skills and approaches to successfully evaluate and create new business opportunities using design thinking, the business canvas model and lean startup methodology. Students will engage in team building and collaborative activities, with the intent of increasing career and college readiness. This project-based learning course utilizes the Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship BizInnovator Startup curriculum. Students will have the chance to interact with local entrepreneurs and be given the opportunity to research, develop and pitch their own business ideas. Upon completing this course, students will have an option to earn three college credits through the University of Iowa.
Business Essentials: Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
6200 Full Year – 1 Credit 1 period per day
Open to Grade 12 No prerequisite
Attention Seniors! Add to your skill set with this certification class at no cost.
Gain Industry Recognized CredentialsUp Your Marketability for When You Join the WorkforceBroaden Your Skill Set Before GraduationEarn Microsoft Office CertificationsWord or Word ExpertExcel or Excel ExpertPowerPointOutlook