Technology

Programming in Visual Basic
Learning to program offers the student an opportunity to develop problem-solving skills and to learn to think logically. It also provides a familiarity and a level of ease with computer use that comes from knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computers. The course covers the following topics: history of and introduction to computers, use of FOR...NEXT and WHILE...WEND loops, numeric and string variables, graphics, sound, mathematical functions, sequential and random-access files, and sorting. The emphasis throughout the course is on structured programming and hands-on experience.
Pre-requisite: Cluster approval

Computer Applications I
The goals of this course are: to improve keyboarding skills, to develop a familiarity with the Library databases, to know how to use the Internet as a research tool, to develop intermediate skills in Word (such as the use of clip art from disk and internet, formatting, producing a term paper, and tables), and to develop introductory skills in PowerPoint and web page design.

Computer Applications II
The goal of this course is to achieve proficiency in the use of Excel, including how to set up a spreadsheet, how to use the information to create a variety of charts and graphs, and how to include those charts in Word, PowerPoint and a web page.  These skills are particularly applicable in Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science classes.

Computer Applications III
This course covers desktop publishing, which is the integration of text and graphics into publications ready for printing.  Students will learn how to use desktop publishing software, including the sizing, scanning and cropping of graphics, placement of text and graphics.  Students will create some publications following specific directions as well as create original flyers.

Computer Applications IV
This course enables the students to develop proficiency in Access, the database component of Microsoft Office.  The students also continue to improve and further their skills in using PowerPoint and creating web pages.