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Digital Studies (DS, CTE, S, AAF-M)

Business Office Specialist | Course #8316 | Credits (DS, CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This course applies advanced concepts and principles using word-processing, spreadsheets, databases and electronic presentation software. Students will integrate applications learned. 

Computer Programming 1 | Course #8121 | Credits (DS, CTE, S, AAF-M) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1.0
Recommended Prerequisite:  Secondary Mathematics 1 (mandatory) and Introduction to Information Technology (recommended)
This course in computer programming uses the C language. The course begins with structured programming, progresses to object-oriented programming, and concludes with Windows programming. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course. 

Digital Business Applications | Course #8309 | Credits (DS, CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1.0
This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be an asset to the collaborative, global, and innovative business world of today and tomorrow.  Concepts include the overall digital experience, digital communications with audio and video, and the exploration of career choices.  This course also provides an understanding of business concepts and professional development in today’s global office.  Participation in the FBLA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Exploring Computer Science | Course #9180 | Credits (DS, CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This course is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of the course is to develop in students the computational thinking practices of algorithm development, problem solving, and programming with the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers as well as societal and ethical issues. This course may be used as CTE or Digital Studies credit.

Web Development 1 | Course #8128 | Credits (DS, CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1.0
This course covers the basic hands-on skills and knowledge of Internet technologies, network infrastructure, and Web authoring using HTML. Internet professionals are expected to understand and use these foundation skills. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.


LEGEND (Credit)

A = Fine Arts
AAF-M = Applied, Advanced Foundation Math
AAF-S = Applied, Advanced Foundation Science
BS = Biological Science
CS = Chemistry Science
DS = Digital Studies
CTE = Career and Technical Education
E = Electives
ES = Earth Science
F = Financial Literacy
WG = World Geography
HE = Health Education

ILA = Individual Lifetime Activities
ELA = English Language Arts
FL = Fitness for Life
M = Mathematics
PS = Physical Science
PST = Participation Skills & Techniques
Sr. ELA= Senior English Language Arts
S = Foundation/Core Science
WH = World History
USH = US History
USGC = US Government & Citizenship

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