Career & Technical Education

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Get ready to develop learning strategies, critical-thinking skills, and problem-solving skills to enhance your performance in academic and nonacademic endeavors. In this course, you will go on a journey as a learner, thinker, reader, and writer to refine your skills for thinking critically. Get ready to learn the tips and tricks you need to be successful in your academic endeavors.

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. Consider the best ways to find, create, and share information, learn to maximize information and communication technologies, and explore digital content creation, from emails and blogs to social media, videos, and podcasts.

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. Examine various IT pathways of web and digital communications, information and support services, network systems, and programming and software development. Let’s investigate which career pathway is right for you!  

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. You will also have the opportunity to explore the design and creative process involved in game creation, learn block-based programs, and experiment with character and story development.

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.

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.

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. They will learn and demonstrate basic Internet safety and ethics while engaging in various forms of online communication.