LISD Career and Technical Education

Business Information Management

Pre-Requisite: None

PEIMS#: 13011400 Credit: 1

Students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop spreadsheets, and make electronic presentations using the appropriate software applications.

Computer Science I

Pre-Requisite: Algebra 1

PEIMS#: 03580200 Credit: 1

Programming in the Java language will be taught. The topics covered will include loops, conditional statements, methods, arrays, data structures, and more. Students will explore at least one other coding language to create a simple video game. This course, along with Computer Science II, satisfies the Foreign Language credit for graduation and lays the foundation for future study in cyber security, robotics, mobile application and website development, and video game programming.

Computer Science II

Pre-Requisite: Computer Science I

PEIMS#: 03580300 Credit: 1

Computer Science II will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts.

Professional Communications

Pre-Requisite: None

PEIMS#: 13009900 Credit: 0.5 (can be added to any career cluster)

Professional Communications blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet research.

Financial Math

Pre-Requisite: Geometry, preferably Algebra II

PEIMS#: 13018200 Credit: 1

This course is about personal money management. Students will apply critical-thinking skills to analyze personal financial decisions based on current and projected economic factors.

Dollars and Sense

Pre-Requisite: None

PEIMS#: 13024300 Credit: 0.5

This course focuses on consumer practices and responsibilities, money-management processes, decision making skills, impact of technology, and preparation for life after high school.

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