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Business Education and Computer Science
Consumer Economics
Grade 10
Topics covered will range from managing personal finances, budgeting, ethical consumerism and critically analyzing American and international economic policies. This course’s goal is to provide you with the knowledge of what kinds of financial options & opportunities exist as well as to help you better understand your place in the economic world.
Digital Media & Graphic Design
Grade 11
This class provides an introduction to the skills and tools used in the field of graphic design and digital art. Students will begin to develop technical, creative, and problem solving skills required for good work in any area of the design field.
Design begins with fundamental concepts and principles of composition, color, and typography. The emphasis of this course is on creative problem solving, the creative design process, visual organization, and hands-on digital-based instruction. Components of visual communication including Gestalt Theory, typography, illustration, image creation, photography and other communication systems are integrated with an understanding of professional practice. Students will learn and utilize graphic-design software including the Adobe Suite and Pro-Create.
Business Entrepreneurship
Grade 11, 12
Throughout the 1st semester of the course, students can work on real-world entrepreneurial projects, and collaborate with peers to refine their ideas and business plans. In the 2nd semester, students will read and discuss the influential book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. This will teach them the soft skills they need to start their own business. By the end of the course, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process and gained practical skills to launch and grow their ventures successfully.
AP Computer Science Principles
Grade 11, 12
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of ‘B’ in all previous Mathematics classes, and a recommendation from the teacher.
CSP introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. The AP Program designed AP Computer Science Principles with the goal of creating leaders in computer science fields and attracting and engaging those who are traditionally underrepresented with essential computing tools and multidisciplinary opportunities. AP Computer Science Principles leverages the curriculum and tools offered by CODE.org, a platform created by silicon valley experts, and employees at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
Testing Requirement: All students enrolled in AP courses are required to take the AP exam in May of the academic year. Students and families are responsible for the AP exam fees.