Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

KEYBOARDING

6152(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for students to develop and enhance touch typing skills for entering data into the computer. Students are also introduced to microcomputer technology and business applications using world processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. These software packages are commonly used in most classes to complete projects during their high school career.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

9094 (1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None

This course introduces students to the exciting world of creating, owning, and launching their own business. Students will learn concepts and techniques for planning an innovative business and living the entrepreneurial lifestyle.

OFFICE SPECIALIST

6740(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

This course is designed to help special populations progress until prepared to transfer into other business courses. Students develop skills in areas including keyboarding, word processing, office procedures, and records management.

ENGLISH

ENGLI SH COURSE SEQUENCES

English 9

English 10

English11* English 12

English 9 Honors English 10 Honors AP English Language English 12 Dual Enrollment English 12 II Dual Enrollment and Composition* Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition English 11 Dual Enrollment

ENGLISH 9

1092(1 credit) Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: None

English 9 Academic continues the student’s development in reading comprehension, writing skills, and vocabulary. The student of literature includes unites in a wide range of literary genres such as short stories, novels, nonfiction, drama and poetry. Students develop their skills in speaking, listening and writing by using literature as a basis for discussion. The study of grammar is applied to the student’s writing in a process that involves prewriting and revising. This course prepares the student to demonstrate mastery of specific state and local standards in English language skills (SOLs). Computer-assisted instruction will be an integral part of the program, including word processing and Internet use.