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Career & Technical Education

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Overview

 

Students have a variety of options for career and technical education classes. Students should begin to explore different career options and paths during middle school. This will help them identify their interests and develop a direction for future courses.   

 

Business Keyboarding

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Using a special in-house typing software, SimpleType, you will gain typing speed while learning the proper technique to become a keyboarding master. You will learn introductory word processing and electronic presentation skills as well as learn about computer hardware, the internet, and business application skills to prepare for your future career. This course provides middle school elective credit.
Duration
1 Semester

Career Exploration I

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How many times have you heard, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When you close your eyes and picture yourself in the future, what do you see? Police officer? Doctor? Farmer? Pilot? Teacher? Really, the possibilities are endless. And with so many careers to pick from, it can be confusing knowing where to start your search.

Duration
1 Semester

Career Exploration II

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Imagine that it’s 20 years from now. What career do you see yourself in? What do you imagine that you’ll be doing? Will you be fighting forest fires or engineering the next rocket into space? With all the careers available, it can be difficult to narrow them down. In Career Exploration II we’ll explore more careers and what they take to succeed.

Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
Career Exploration I

Coding Fundamentals

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Learn the basic building blocks of coding using HTML to create a web page and use the in-course Python Guided Activity to try your hand at programming with Python. You’ll learn how to use functions and loops to write small programs and create basic graphics. In addition, you will learn about career opportunities in the coding field. This course will give you the experience you need to begin coding on your own, and it will get you ready to take more advanced coding courses in the future! This course provides middle school elective credit.
Duration
1 Semester

Coding I

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In Coding I, you will learn all about the technology you use in your day-to-day life as well as explore how the internet functions. Get an introduction to the basics of computer science and discover how to create and build your very own website using HTML and CSS. You’ll also become familiar with programming languages like JavaScript and Python Programming.

Duration
2 Semesters

Computer Science Discoveries I

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Take a journey into one of the fastest-growing and most exciting fields of the century. You'll explore how computer science exists all around us, even when we’re not aware. You will have the opportunity to fine-tune your computer knowledge and coding skills, learn binary, and to create innovative projects. No previous coding experience is needed to succeed in this course.
Duration
1 Semester

Computer Science Discoveries II

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Learn how computer science is used as a vehicle for problem-solving, communication, and personal expression. You'll focus on the visible aspects of computing and computer science and see where computer science exists around you and how you can engage with it as a tool for exploration and expression. Centering on the immediately observable and personally applicable elements of computer science, you will look outward and explore the impact of computer science on society. You will learn how a thorough student-centered design process produces a better application, how data is used to address problems that affect large numbers of people, and how physical computing with circuit boards allows computers to collect, input, and return output in various ways.
Duration
1 Semester
Prerequisites
M/J Computer Science Discoveries 1

Digital Citizenship

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We use technology to communicate with friends and family, find never-ending entertainment options and do our schoolwork. Discover what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, expand your digital literacy, and become a successful online student.

Duration
1 Semester

Exploring Information Tech.

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Are you interested in creating a website or app, or managing various technology solutions, but not sure where to start? If so, then it’s time to explore the different career options available to you in IT and learn the foundations of IT to get you started.

Duration
1 Semester

Game Design I

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Learn how to build a game from the ground up in Game Design I, an interactive and hands-on course that will teach you all the ins and outs of making your own game. You will learn the importance of game structure and discover what makes a game fun, challenging, and interesting to players just like you.

Duration
2 Semesters

Journalism

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Are you someone who likes to write to get the story straight? Skilled journalists know how to find key facts and write them up in a way that makes it easy for others to read. In this course, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, how to gather information effectively, organize ideas, format stories, and edit your articles. Get ready to break that news!

Duration
1 Semester

Journalism I

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Ready to make the headlines?  Prepare to dive into the exciting world of journalism to develop your reporting skills across various platforms such as print, web, radio, and multimedia. Take a trip through the history of journalism to explore its past, present, and future. Discover different careers in the field and learn how to research and write captivating news stories. Investigate what it means to be an ethical and responsible journalist who creates content that informs and engages an audience.
Duration
2 Semesters

Keyboarding

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Essential Elective

Students learn proper finger placement and engage in systematic instruction to build both accuracy and speed.  Instruction is customized to student skill level and learning preferences, continuously increasing fluency and efficiency in typing skills.

Duration
2 Semesters

Technology Literacy

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Essential Elective

Students will be able to use a computer and its peripherals to complete tasks. They will develop word processing skills, create electronic presentations, create and use databases, and create and use spreadsheets. Students will gain Internet skills including browsing, searching, emailing, researching, and presenting.

Duration
2 Semesters