Elective Courses

COMPUTER EDUCATION

Computer Applications I: Microsoft Word I (TC619, TC624) (½ credit, ¼ credit)*
This course is an introduction to all the basic features of using Microsoft Word, including creating and editing documents, formatting text and documents, and illustrating documents with graphics. Students will be able to create letters, tables, memos, reports incorporating tables, use graphics, and merge documents.

Computer Applications II: Microsoft Excel I (TC620, TC628) (½ credit, ¼ credit)*
This course is an introduction to all the basic features of using Microsoft Excel, including creating and editing new worksheets within a workbook using formulas and functions, formatting worksheets, and inserting charts. Students will be able to create invoices, develop budgets, and interpret data for making business decisions.

Computer Applications III: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (TC625) (½ credit)*
The Computer Applications III course provides opportunities for students to develop competency and demonstrate technological proficiency in areas related to computer literacy standards. This course satisfies the requirements for the articulated agreement with the College Career Pathways program. Students will demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of software applications with an emphasis on Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Computer Applications IV: Advanced Word, Advanced Excel, Advanced PowerPoint, Publisher (TC626) (½ credit)*
The Computer Applications IV course provides opportunities for students to develop competency and demonstrate technological proficiency in computer literacy standards. Students will demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of software applications. Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and utilize Microsoft Publisher to design projects and products that will be exemplified in the senior capstone portfolio. Enrollment in this class requires at least ½ credit in other Computer Applications courses.

*Students successfully completing these courses may qualify for college credit. Not available in all schools.

ENRICHMENT TOPICS

Enrichment Topics 9 (SD160, SD161, SD162) (¾ credit, ½ credit, ¼ credit)

Enrichment Topics 10 (SD163, SD164, SD165) (¾ credit, ½ credit, ¼ credit)

Enrichment Topics 11 (SD167, SD168) (½ credit, ¼ credit)

Enrichment Topics 12 (SD158, SD159) (½ credit, ¼ credit)

In this course, students will explore and develop both academic and career pathways. Students will engage in enrichment topics related to college, work, and society to acquire the 21st Century skills necessary for success as global citizens. Focused research and creative inquiry projects (e.g., project-based learning, youth participatory action research, and self-selected study) will develop students’ critical thinking skills and strategies to research, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize information across disciplines. College and career preparation topics will develop and enhance student capacity for success in post-graduation technical education, academic, and/or career pathways.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Student Leadership (SD123, SD124, SD130) (1 credit, ½ credit, ¼ credit)

This course provides students with varied experiences that promote self-discovery and instill confidence in making decisions that impact themselves and others. Activities include group work and personal reflection.

Student Leadership supports the Vision of a Graduate through positive social and emotional development, allowing students to engage with and connect to the school environment, encouraging them to take the risks necessary for academic success.